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Vytautas F. Beliajus International Folk Dance Collection

 Collection
Identifier: D017

Abstract

Vytatutas F. Beliajus was born in Lithuania in 1908 and emigrated to the United States in 1923. He became proficient in a wide range of folk dance styles from around the world and traveled around the country teaching folk dance, becoming known as the father of international folk dance in the United States. This collection includes periodicals and books related to folk dancing.

Dates

  • 1924-1997

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in (2) series: Workshop Materials and Notes; Audiovisual Material.

Related Materials

Portions of this collection have been interfiled into the Carson-Brierly Dance Library Dance Notation and Choreography Collection (D036).

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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