Yvonne Patterson and William Dollar papers, 1925-2002 (bulk 1934-1998).

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Yvonne Patterson and William Dollar papers, 1925-2002 (bulk 1934-1998).

William Dollar (1907-1986) was an American ballet dancer, choreographer, and ballet master associated with numerous American companies for more than 30 years. Yvonne Patterson, (1910-2010) was an original Balanchine ballerina and dance teacher. The Yvonne Patterson and William Dollar papers document their work as dancers, educators, and choreographers.

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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