Beatrice E. Richardson collection, 1906-1997 (bulk 1938-1975).

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Beatrice E. Richardson collection, 1906-1997 (bulk 1938-1975).

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The collection contains materials related to the personal life and career of Beatrice E. Richardson, director of the Physical Education and Dance Departments at Scripps College, Claremont, Calif. from 1938-1969. It includes documents, photographs and several films related to dance and physical education at Scripps College, as well as her research and teaching, involvement at Scripps College outside of dance, and personal life. Of note are the numerous photographs and albums of dance performances and classes at Scripps College and her correspondence with dancer and author Ruth St. Denis.

18.3 linear ft.

The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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Scripps College

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Scripps College is a private liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California. Founded in 1926, it had an enrollment of 1,109 students as of 2019. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges and is known for its extensive interdisciplinary core curriculum and historic campus. Scripps is an undergraduate institution with an emphasis in the humanities and in interdisciplinary education. It is widely regarded as the most prestigious women's college in the Western United States, and is consistentl...

Richardson, Beatrice E.

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St.Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968

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Ruth St. Denis was an American dancer and dance teacher. From the description of Postcard, 1945. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007242 Dancer and faculty member. From the description of Miscellaneous papers, 1926-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155538190 Ruth St. Denis was one of the pioneers of modern dance. She first gained attention dancing with David Belasco's company, an experience which exposed her to European and Asian tradition...