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Bibliographies and Archives

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These sources provide information about books, periodical articles, dissertations, and archival materials relating to particular areas of dance.

Dance Heritage CoalitionAn alliance of institutions with significant collections documenting dance history, the DHC provides access to archives of primary source materials. Examples include private libraries and collections of papers, letters, photographs, etc., and collections of dance organizations. Look at Finding Aids under Access.

Jacob's Pillow Dance ArchivesRepository of materials related primarily to Ted Shawn, Ted Shawn's Male Dancers, and the Denishawn Company.

Laban Library and Archive
One of the largest libraries and research collections on dance in the UK. Site features "Dance Resources on the Net."

Library of Congress Performing Arts EncyclopediaGuide to the performing arts collections and exhibitions at the Library of Congress, including music, dance, and theater. Some collections are online as part LC's American Memory project. More info

Librarian's Comment: For dance, LC collections include Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse/Gwen Verdon, Erick Hawkins, and others.

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