Oral history interview with Robert Coburn, 1978.

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Oral history interview with Robert Coburn, 1978.

Experiences at Bennington College in the 1930s; relationship of Summer School to the college; impressions of Martha Graham and Martha Hill.

Transcript: 24 leaves.Tape: 1 reel.

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Martha Hill, a pioneer in the field of dance instruction, served as the first director of dance at The Juilliard School from 1951 until 1985. Martha Hill was born in East Palestine, Ohio in 1900. Miss Hill (as she was known throughout her life) graduated from the Battle Creek (Michigan) Normal School of Physical Education in 1920, and taught ballet and Swedish gymnastics there and at Kansas State Teachers College. In 1926, Hill moved to New York City to study with Martha...

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Educator. From the description of Oral history interview with Robert Coburn, 1978. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122451503 ...

Goldner, Nancy (Nancy L.), 1942-

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