Gus Solomons papers and the Gus Solomons Company/Dance, Inc. records 1969-1994

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Gus Solomons papers and the Gus Solomons Company/Dance, Inc. records 1969-1994

http://archives.nypl.org/dan/19850

Gus Solomons Jr. is a dancer, choreographer, teacher, and writer. Solomons was a soloist in the dance companies of Donald McKayle, Pearl Lang, Martha Graham and, most notably, Merce Cunningham. Solomons formed his own troupe, The Solomons Company/Dance in 1972. The troupe traveled to University and College campuses throughout the United States. The collection has material on solo performances and material of The Solomons Company/Dance. This material contains information about the administration of the Company and the tours/performances of the dancers.

7 linear feet;; 16 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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