Martha Hill papers, 1951-1985

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Martha Hill papers, 1951-1985

The Martha Hill papers span the years 1951-1985 and consist of correspondence, board meeting materials, dance program schedules and planning materials, personal remembrances, performance notes and appraisals, press releases and newspaper clippings, mainly relating to her work with the Association of American Dance Companies, the National Association of Regional Ballet and the American National Theatre and Academy, which was part of the U.S. State Department's Office of Cultural Presentations.

2 linear feet (4 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7132590

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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National Association for Regional Ballet

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Organization (1956-1987) formed to promote excellence in ballet choreography and performance in the United States. From the description of Records and photographs, 1957-1987. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122536512 The National Association of Regional Ballet originated in 1956 when the first Regional Ballet Festival arranged by Dorothy Alexander in Atlanta was hosted by the Atlanta Civic Ballet. It was officially incorporated in 1963 as a non-pr...

ANTA (Organization)

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Hill, Martha, 1900-1995

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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...

Juilliard School. Dance Division

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American Symphony Orchestra League

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Association of American Dance Companies

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