Agnes De Mille Papers, ca. 1990-1991

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Agnes De Mille Papers, ca. 1990-1991

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Agnes De Mille (1908 or 1905- ) appeared as a dancer in the Grand street follies (1928), creating the choreography for a revival of the Black crook in Hoboken the following year. She danced and choreographed in London before returning to New York to develop the dances for (1937) and (1939). She became known for popularizing modern ballet styles in musical theater, and choreographed (1943), (1947), (1949), and (1969). The collection consists of a photocopy of the first draft of Agnes De Mille's biography, (c1991). Hooray for What! Swingin' the Dream Oklahoma! Brigadoon Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Come Summer Martha: The Life and Work of Martha Graham

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University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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Graham, Martha, 1894-1991

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Martha Graham, a pioneer in the establishment of American modern dance, was one of the principal choreographers of the twentieth century. Her work, which spanned more than seven decades, resulted in the development of a movement technique and a body of 180 choreographic works. Known also for her innovative collaborations, Graham worked with sculptor Isamu Noguchi, who created over thirty-five designs for Graham works; lighting designer Jean Rosenthal; costume designer Halston; and many composers...

De Mille, Agnes

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Agnes George de Mille was born in New York City, September 18, 1905, daughter of film producer, William de Mille and Anna (George) de Mille, daughter of economist Henry George. When Agnes was nine years old the family moved to Hollywood where her uncle, Cecil B. de Mille, was a motion picture director. Agnes entered university at age sixteen graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in English. Although she began dancing in her early teens, it was not ...