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BOX 3-4, 8-9 MAPCASE-FOLDER 1 |
Photographs and Artwork, 1920s-1999
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This series contains both Library Documentation Project Photographs and Other
Subjects. The Library Documentation Project Photographs consist of snapshots from
the interviews and recording sessions carried out by the Music Division through
funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) and are attributed to
photographer Nan Melville (1949-2022). Subjects include former Martha Graham
company principal dancers dating to the 1940s through 1970s. The Other Subjects
include images obtained through other means, including Library of Congress events,
gifts from Graham legacy artists and colleagues, and other sources. Where a
specific dance is identified in photographs, Martha Graham is presumed to be the
choreographer unless otherwise attributed. |
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Arranged alphabetically. |
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Library Documentation Project
Photographs |
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BOX-FOLDER 3/1-4 |
Coaching sessions, 1999
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160 color 4" x 6" prints |
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Note: Dancers of the Martha Graham Dance
Company coached by veteran former company members in preparation for
performances at the Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium; also includes
some shots of preparations for interviews |
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Laid in: Letter of transmittal |
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BOX-FOLDER 3/5-14 |
Interview sessions, 1976
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612 color 4" x 6" prints |
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Locations: Trinity Studios; Noguchi Museum; and
unidentified |
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Laid in: Letter of transmittal and promotional
card |
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Other Subjects |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/1, 8/1 |
Acrobats of God, 1960 and undated
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Two black-and-white prints |
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Photographers: Martha Swope and unknown |
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Dancers: David Wood as Whip Master; Martha
Graham |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/2 |
Alcestis [?], circa 1960
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One black-and-white print |
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Photographer: unknown |
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Dancer: Paul Taylor |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/3-8 |
Appalachian Spring, 1944, circa 1975-1980, circa
1994, and undated
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Fifteen black-and-white prints, five color
prints, one color greeting card |
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Photographers: Arnold Eagle; Library of
Congress; Barbara Morgan; Martha Swope; and unknown |
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Includes: Reprints of original photographs
captured at premiere and several of Rudolph Nureyev in role of Revivalist
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MAPCASE-FOLDER 1 |
Denishawn, 1920s
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One matted black-and-white photograph |
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Photographer: unknown |
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Dancer: Martha Graham in an Orientalist costume
for unidentified dance |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/9 |
Diversion of Angels, 1970
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One black-and-white print; news release |
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Photographer: AP Newsfeatures |
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Note: Six unidentified dancers in studio
rehearsal |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/10 |
Frontier, 1987
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One black-and-white print |
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Photographer: David Fullard |
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Dancer: Thea Nerissa Barnes |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/11 |
Gala dinner, undated
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Ten black-and-white prints |
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Photographer: Aubrey Reuben and unknown |
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Subjects: Martha Graham; Liza Minnelli; Betty
Ford; Mikhail Baryshnikov; others unidentified |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/12, 9/1 |
Graham, Martha, undated
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One headshot; one composite photograph of
headshot and costumed figure |
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Photographers: unknown |
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MAPCASE-FOLDER 1 |
Graham, Martha, undated
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One black-and-white drawing printed on board |
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Artist: R. Mosier |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/13 |
Graham, Martha, with Gregory Peck,
undated
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Two black-and-white prints |
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Photographer: Ron Protas |
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Note: Backstage conversation at Ambassador
College, California |
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BOX-FOLDER 8/2 |
Graham, Martha, with conductor Stanley
Sussman and [?], undated
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Photographer: unknown |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/14-15 |
Graham, Martha, with unidentified people,
undated
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Two black-and-white prints |
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Photographers: Martha Swope and unknown
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BOX-FOLDER 4/16 |
Herodiade, circa 1944
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Six black-and-white prints |
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Photographers: Arnold Eagle, Cris Alexander |
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Dancers: Martha Graham; May O'Donnell
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BOX-FOLDER 4/18-19 |
Night Journey, 1950s
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Two black-and-white prints |
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Photographers: Martha Swope and unknown |
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Dancers: Martha Graham; Bertram Ross; company
members |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/20 |
Noguchi sets, undated
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Four black-and-white prints, poor condition |
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Includes:
Acrobats of God;
Alcestis; Theatre for a Voyage
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Note: Damaged before obtained by Library of
Congress |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/21 |
Royal Ballet party, undated
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One black-and-white snapshot with hand-written
note on verso |
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Photographer: Arnold Eagle |
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Subjects: Martha Graham; Rudolph Nureyev;
Margot Fonteyn; unidentified |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/22 |
Sanasardo, Paul, with Manuel Alum and Joan
Lombardi, circa 1970s
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One black-and-white composite print |
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Photographer: Irving Lowens |
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BOX-FOLDER 8/3-4, 9/2 |
Song of Songs, 1985
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Three black-and-white prints |
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Photographer: Emanuela Sforza |
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Dancers: Thea Nerissa Barnes; Miguel Moore
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BOX-FOLDER 4/23 |
Temptations of the Moon, 1986 circa
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One black-and-white print |
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Photographer: Nan Melville |
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Note: Thea Nerissa Barnes as Crescent Moon;
other dancers unidentified |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/16 |
Symposium on Martha Graham at University of
Michigan, 1994
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One color print |
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Note: Symposium titled "Story of a Genius" |
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Speaker: Vicky J. Risner, Music Division,
Library of Congress |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/25 |
Tour, Copenhagen, 1979
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Two black-and-white prints; contact sheet |
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Photographer: John R. Johnsen |
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Dancers: Martha Graham, the company |
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Location: Tivoli, opening night |
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BOX-FOLDER 4/26 |
Unidentified dances and dancers,
undated
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Five black-and-white prints |
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Photographers: Martha Swope and unknown
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BOX 7 |
Correspondence, 1941-1991
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This series includes letters by or about Martha Graham, the Martha Graham Dance
Company, or the Martha Graham Dance Studio. Correspondents include journalists and
critics, philanthropists, and creative collaborators as well as artists separate
from dance. Of great interest are the letters written by Martha Graham to set and
lighting designer Arch Lauterer (1904-1957) that include substantive remarks by
Graham on her choreographic projects. |
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Arranged alphabetically. |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/6-7 |
Barton, Craig, 1952, circa 1966
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Three photocopied letters; typed 2-page letter
with postscript, signature, and envelope |
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Includes: Letter to Martha Graham and three
letters to Benjamin Garber, then friend of Martha Graham and board
member |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/8 |
Baryshinikov, Mikhail, 1989?-1991
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Two typed letters |
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Includes: Letters from Martha Graham |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/9 |
Bernstein, Leonard, 1988
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Two typed letters |
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Note: From Martha Graham |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/10 |
Blume, Mary, [1962]
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Photocopy of typed letter |
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Note: To Ben Garber, on reception of Graham
company performance in London |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/11 |
Fan mail, 1952, 1988-1990
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Four letters, one envelope, calling card with
note |
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Note: Expressions of appreciation |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/12 |
Hasden, Wesley M. [Chattanooga Times], 1973
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Two typed letters |
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Note: Response of George Cree, Graham company
manager, to inquiry on Jewish presence in modern dance and in the Graham dance
company |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/13 |
Kaiser, Alyce Chester [Mrs. Henry J.], 1976
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Typed letter |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/14 |
Lauterer, Arch, 1941-1943
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Nine letters from Martha Graham |
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Note: Substantive references to American Document, Cave of
the Heart, Dark Meadow, Letter to the World, El
Penitente, Punch and the Judy, along
with personal information |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/15 |
Life (magazine), 1990
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One typed letter; 3 pages |
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Note: Unsigned response to journalist from Martha
Graham on meaning of her early dances |
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BOX-FOLDER 7/16 |
Macy, Gertrude, 1951-1954
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