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Denishawn School of Dancing

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School of modern dance est. in New York by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn.

Found in 295 Collections and/or Records:

Red and Gold Sari, between 1879-1985

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0020.00011
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a Red and Gold Sari.

Dates: between 1879-1985
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 20: Photographs

RSD Japanese Study, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00049
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis wears a costume as part of the Japanese Study.

Dates: between 1879-1968
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

RSD's Ranch at Winchester, Calif., 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00017
Abstract

Dancers perform at Ruth St. Denis' 50 acre ranch in Winchester, California.

Dates: 1950
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

RSD's Ranch at Winchester, Calif., 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00018
Abstract

Dancers perform at Ruth St. Denis' 50 acre ranch in Winchester, California.

Dates: 1950
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

RSD's Ranch at Winchester, Calif., 1950

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00022
Abstract

Scenic photograph of Ruth St. Denis' ranch at Winchester, California.

Dates: 1950
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

Ruth Denis Baby Photo, 1879

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00066
Abstract

Naked baby photograph of Ruth St. Denis.

Dates: 1879
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 19: Photographs

Ruth Dennis Childhood Photo, 1882

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0019.00067
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis in 1882.

Dates: 1882
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 19: Photographs

Ruth Dennis (The Only Ruth) as a Skirt Dancer, 1894

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00028
Abstract

Ruth Dennis performs as a skirt dancer in 1984, before she changed her name to Ruth St. Denis.

Dates: 1894
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 6: Photographs

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00006
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis twirls on stage.

Dates: between 1879-1968
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 5: Photographs

Ruth St. Denis, between 1879-1968

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0005.00007
Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs in a white gown.

Dates: between 1879-1968
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D018, Suzanne Shelton Buckley Papers on Ruth St. Denis and Other Dance Subjects / Research on Ruth St. Denis / Box 5: Photographs

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