Donald McKayle papers, 1930-1998.

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Donald McKayle papers, 1930-1998.

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Collection of photographs, dance programs, choreographic and production notes, costume design drawings, clippings, correspondence, and other printed and graphic materials documenting the career of Donald McKayle.

18.3 linear feet (31 boxes and 3 oversize folders)

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 7562842

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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McKayle, Donald, 1930-

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Choreographer and educator Donald McKayle was born on July 6, 1930 in New York City, New York to Eva Wilhelmina Cohen McKayle and Philip Augustus McKayle. Inspired by a Pearl Primus performance, he began dancing his senior year in high school, and won a scholarship to the New Dance Group in 1947.In 1948, McKayle choreographed his first piece of work with the New Dance Group, and premiered his solo piece,Saturday's Child. From 1951 to 1969, McKayle founded and directed his own dance company, Dona...

University of California, Irvine. Dept. of Dance

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