Portia Swett dance collection 1905-1936 (bulk: 1905-1918).

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Portia Swett dance collection 1905-1936 (bulk: 1905-1918).

Scrapbook and assorted publications (programs, newspaper clippings, etc.) and materials relating to dance.

1 box .25 linear feet.

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Boston Public Library. Rare Books and Manuscripts Dept.

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Pavlova, Anna, 1881-1931

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Ballerina. From the description of Anna Pavlova collection, 1909-[ongoing]. (Museum of Performance & Design). WorldCat record id: 430368594 Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballet dancer. Gabriel Astruc was a French producer, publisher, talent manager and founder of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Between 1907 and 1913 Astruc also handled a variety of theatrical business matters for Serge Diaghilev, including publicity, contract negotiations, financial backing, negotiations fo...

Mansfield, Portia

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Katherine Swett changed her name to Katherine Mansfield in 1921. From the description of Portia Swett dance collection 1905-1936 (bulk: 1905-1918). (Boston Public Library). WorldCat record id: 753576598 ...

Perry-Mansfield Camp (Steamboat Springs, Colo.)

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Duncan, Isadora, 1877-1927

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Isadora Duncan was a dancer and dance teacher who is credited with inventing what came to be known as Modern Dance. From the description of The Isadora Duncan papers. 1904-1927. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 191855381 American dancer. From the description of Autograph note signed, dated : [n.p., n.d.], to an unidentified recipient, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873291 Isadora Duncan (1878-1927) was born 27 May 1878 in San Francisc...