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University of Denver. The Dance Archive

 Organization

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

The Dance Archive Administrative Records

 Collection
Identifier: D001
Abstract

The Dance Archive was founded in 1972 at Colorado Women's College. The library is now housed at the University of Denver under Special Collections and Archives. The library's mission is to advance education and engagement with resources across all genres of dance and movement, with an emphasis on the American West. This collection contains administrative and financial materials, programming materials, scrapbooks and realia, and publications.

Dates: 1972-2023

The Dance Archive Duplicate Outreach Materials

 Collection
Identifier: D027
Abstract

This collection contains duplicate materials from other collections to be used for outreach events for The Dance Archive.

Dates: 1942-2007

The Dance Archive Oral Histories on Perry-Mansfield Dance Camp

 Collection
Identifier: D047
Abstract

In 2013, the Friends of the Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library (later rebranded as The Dance Archive) did a series of interviews with faculty, students, community members and other individuals affliated with the Perry Mansfield Dance Camp in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. These interviews were conducted in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Perry Mansfield Dance Camp. The interviews were all videotaped at Perry Mansfield Dance Camp between July 20th and July 24th, 2013.

Dates: 2013

The Dance Archive Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: D002
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of various dancers, shows, companies, and halls collected during Glen Giffin's time as curator of The Dance Archive.

Dates: Date Unknown

The Dance Archive "Rising Stars: Denver Civic Ballet and Ballet Guild" Oral History Project

 Collection
Identifier: D069
Abstract

In 2016, in conjuction with Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library's annual exhibit "Rising Stars: Denver Civic Ballet and Ballet Guild," oral histories were conducted to be included in the supplemental documentary for the exhibit. These oral histories include interviews with former dancers, costumers, and journalists. In 2019, the Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library rebranded as The Dance Archive.

Dates: 2016

Vazquez, Maria, 2020

 File
Identifier: D009.19.0007.0022

Wilkinson Manley, Julia, 2023

 File
Identifier: D009.22.0007.0041
Abstract

This folder contains an oral history waiver signed by Julia Wilkinson Manley.

Dates: 2023

Williams, John, 2020

 File
Identifier: D009.19.0007.0023