Laban, Rudolf., 07/21/1954-10/18/1954
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Correspondence received by JPJM mainly in response to requests by JPJM for autographs and photographs of notable artists, writers and composers of the 1930's, 40's and 50's.
Dates
- 07/21/1954-10/18/1954
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
2 TLSs and 1 ANS from Rudolf Laban to JPJM, mostly regarding his work. Includes the following items: TLS from Rudolf Laban to JPJM (21 Jul 1954); TLS from Rudolf Laban to JPJM (18 Oct 1954); ANS by Rudolf Laban (Summer 1954; "My aim in shaping notation was to preserve what the spirit of dance conveys to us in lively performance.")
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
LABAN, RUDOLF - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter
MURPHY, JAMES P. J. - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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