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New York Public Library. An embossed ("The New York Public Library - TED SHAWN - September 17, 1969") 27-page/three-ring binder (including various newspaper clippings, press releases, letters and photographs) commemorating the official acceptance of the DENISHAWN COLLECTION to the Library's Dance Collection ("Ted Shawn, one of the great figures in American Dance, will be honored by the New York Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 17. At noon Mr. Shawn's name will be unveiled in the benefactor's pylon in the main lobby of the central research library at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street...")

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Information and ephemera pertaining to the private life and solo career of dance pioneer and businessman Ted Shawn.

Dates

  • Creation: Circa 1900-2013
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1900-1972

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 12.5 Linear feet (25 Boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755