Ruth St. Denis papers, 1927-1957.

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Ruth St. Denis papers, 1927-1957.

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The collection includes three articles written by St. Denis, 1957 and nd, 48 photographs, primarily of St. Denis dancing, dance programs, 1943-1954, and clippings, 1947-1957. In addition there are some articles by others; Jean B. Miller, "Why have a religious dance choir?, " nd; Lee J. Vance, "The evolution of dancing, " 1892; and Laura B. Stan, "How the world dances, " nd. There are also two apparently unrelated photographs of a woman archer made by Gilbert Finlay.

.25 linear foot (.5 manuscript box)

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8135134

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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