John Wilson papers, 1890-1992, 1949-1992 (bulk)

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John Wilson papers, 1890-1992, 1949-1992 (bulk)

The John Wilson papers document his diverse career as a composer, choreographer, and teacher.

7 linear ft. (22 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8252094

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Wilson, John W., 1927-1992.

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Founding member of the Joffrey Ballet, John Wilson was a prolific performer, composer, and choreographer, who taught and created dance and music in a variety of styles. Wilson was born in Los Angeles in 1948 and studied language and dance at Pomona College in Claremont, California. He later studied dance in New York with Katherine Dunham and trained in eurythmics at the Dalcroze Institute in Geneva. As a dancer, Wilson was with the Joffrey from 1956 until 1964, when he j...