Oneonta Congregational Church Rhythm Choir history scrapbook, 1949 - 1961.

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Oneonta Congregational Church Rhythm Choir history scrapbook, 1949 - 1961.

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The scrapbook was compiled and titled by Alice J. Powell, a choir member. Photographs are found in several sections. The scrapbook sections are: introductory letter and essay on founding the choir; background philosophy and thoughts; programs presented; workshop classes attended, including training workshops with Ruth St. Denis; collected articles and material for study; hymns, prayers, and Bible passages with choreography notes; letters of appreciation; pamphlet, "As We Pray Together: A Devotional Interpretation of the Lord's Prayer" by Helen L. Gray, 1952, illustrated by photographs of the choir; pamphlet, "Favorite Songs Pantomimed and Posed", by Grace B. Faxon, 1917, posed with photographs of Susie Stallings); photographs depicting hymn "O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling", Pacific Palisades, California Summer Conference, 1924. (Note: Powell's handwritten notes refer to the group as the "Oneonta Rhythm Choir," but the choir's letterhead uses "Rhythmic.")

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Graduate Theological Union, Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

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Graduate Theological Union, Flora Lamson Hewlett Library

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Powell, Alice J.

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Helen L. Gray was the founder and leader of the choir at the Oneonta Congregational Church in Pasadena, California. The choir, made up of women members of the church and both male and female youth, shared worship through interpreting hymns, prayers, and Bible passages with movement and dance. From the description of Oneonta Congregational Church Rhythm Choir history scrapbook, 1949 - 1961. (Graduate Theological Union). WorldCat record id: 725919584 ...

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...

Gray, Helen Lorbeer.

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Oneonta Rhythmic Choir (South Pasadena, Calif.)

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Oneonta Congregational Church (South Pasadena, Calif.)

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