Richard and Edith Barstow papers, ca. 1907-1980.

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Richard and Edith Barstow papers, ca. 1907-1980.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79408759

The Richard and Edith Barstow papers contain correspondence, clippings, programs, scrapbooks, photographs, and scripts documenting the careers of Richard and Edith Barstow, both as dancers, and later as directors and choreographers.

17 linear ft. (28 boxes)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8228460

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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