Josephine L. Schwarz papers, 1905-1999.

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Schwarz, Josephine L., 1908-2004. Josephine L. Schwarz papers, 1905-1999.

Josephine L. Schwarz papers, 1905-1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/489215887

This collection is comprised of materials documenting the career of Josephine L. Schwarz as a dance choreographer and founder of the Dayton Ballet and Schwarz School of Dance. These organizations are extensively covered from the 1920s to the 1980s through press releases, brochures, announcements, summer schedules, ballet scores, and Miss Jo's choreography notes from ballets and conferences. The collection also contains brochures for European schools, as well as programs and articles of the Dayton Civic Ballet and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Of particular note are photographs of Miss Jo and her sister, Hermene Schwarz, taken by the well-known photographer, Jane Reece. Other photographs depict ballets, rehearsals, and classes, some of which were taken by Walt Klein. The correspondence in the collection is from Miss Jo's dance family, well-wishers, and friends. Local and national newspaper and magazine articles about Miss Jo date from the 1930s to 1994. There are also numerous award certificates, plaques and scrapbooks.

9.6 linear ft.

University of Dayton, Roesch Library