Dance Photograph Collection, 1906-1970

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Dance Photograph Collection, 1906-1970

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The Dance Photograph Collection is comprised of publicity images, taken by commercialphotographers and stamped with credit lines. Items date from 1906 to 1970. The images,all silver gelatin, document the repertoires of six major companies; choreographers'original works, primarily in modern and post-modern dance; and individual,internationally known dancers in some of their significant roles. The UCI Library createdthe Dance Photograph Collection by combining purchased items with photographs donated byOlga Maynard.

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University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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