William Skipper papers, 1915-1987.

Skipper, William.

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Dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker, William "Billy" Skipper (1921-1987) had a varied career. He started as a dancer, performed in several Broadway shows, eventually turned to choreography, and later became a Las Vegas showman, as well as a filmmaker and producer. Following his graduation from high school in Mobile, Alabama in 1939, Skipper became part of Ted Shawn's Men Dancers at Jacob's Pillow and briefly appeared with Jack Cole's group. Billed as Billy Skipper, Jr.,...

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...

Bankhead, Tallulah

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Actress. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1920]-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155507628 Tallulah (Tallulah Brockman) Bankhead was born 1902 Jan. 31 to William B. and Ada Eugenia Sledge Bankhead in Huntsville, Madison Co., Ala. She attended primary school in Montomery, Ala., while living with her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Owen. She later attended Convent of the Sacred Heart (N.Y.), 1912-1913; Mary Baldwin Seminary (Va.), 1913; Convent of t...

Blechman, Marcus

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Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers

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