Stella Bloch papers, 1914-1991.

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Stella Bloch papers, 1914-1991.

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http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01455/catalog

Abstract

Typescripts of essays and articles about dance, as well as artwork and sketchbooks by the Polish-born dancer, dance historian and artist Stella Bloch.

Extent

15 boxes (6 linear ft.)

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eng,

fre,

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Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University

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SNAC Resource ID: 6384578

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