Papers, 1880-1968.

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Papers, 1880-1968.

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Collection consists of 200 bound volumes of handwritten journals, as well as 27 rolls of diaries on microfilm, beginning at the turn of the century and continuing until the weeks before St. Denis's death. Topics include her performances, dance ideas, religious and aesthetic views, community and social problems, travels, personal life, and public image as an artist.

163 boxes (81.5 linear ft.)11 oversize boxes.

University of California, Los Angeles

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SNAC Resource ID: 7401662

University of California, Los Angeles

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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...