Clark Center records, 1960-1995.

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Clark Center records, 1960-1995.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123237508

The Clark Center records document the activities of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, an arts organization which focused on dance training and the presentation of new talent and emerging dance companies.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6811803

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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