Shaw, Lloyd, 1890-1958

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This box contains (4) folders with alphabetical lists and lists according to Dewey Decimal of the books in Lloyd Shaw's personal library, an index of records, and a catalogue from Country Dance and Song Society.

Abstract This box contains materials not deemed for cataloging including articles, loose sheet music, various texts on square dancing, convention materials, and workshop materials. Titles known are: Caller's Clinic Report (1950), "Advancing in Dancing" Fred and Mary Collette (1953), "And Promenade All" Larry Eisenberg (1944), "The Big Apple Dance Routine" Helen Poole, "Call for 16s," "A Collection of Couple Dances" Roger Knapp, "Come On Let's Dance!" (1949), draft of "Folk Dances of the Middle West"...

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This box contains calling materials from Lloyd Shaw's summer workshops. Materials include a calling notebook, caller cards, and (1) binder with dance routine used at the summer workshops.

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This box contains photos of the Greene family and participants taken from Lloyd Shaw's Dance Camp (1951-1954) and Lighted Lantern Dance Camp (1951).

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This box contains correspondence written by Lloyd Shaw and Dorothy Shaw, programs for their play "The Littlest Wiseman," and a copy of a manuscript written by Lloyd titled "Wither Square Dancing?".

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Black and white photograph of unidentified CCOH square dancers with Dr. Lloyd Shaw (in 10-gallon hat) and spectators performing in the Williams Stable;s during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Scope and Contents

This series contains framed objects and memorabilia related to Lloyd and Dorothy Shaw, including photographs and certificates.

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Black and white photograph of unidentified CCOH square dancers with caller, Dr. Lloyd Shaw (in 10-gallon hat) and spectators performing in the Williams Stable's during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Abstract The Lloyd Shaw Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and teaching of the folk dances of America. Our work is intended to share a diverse range of dance and music with an intergenerational audience, develop leadership in dance and music to ensure its continuity, retain records which document the past, present, and future of our American dance and promote fellowship and enjoyment through the production of dance events, music, and dance materials. All of this emphasizes the...