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Clossin, James

 Person

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Big Group, All Ages, circa 1960

 Item
Identifier: D050.01.0001.0001.00006
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains photographs of James "Jimmy" Clossin and related dance groups.

Dates: circa 1960

Big Group Portrait Spruce 2, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: D050.01.0001.0001.00005
Abstract

Big Group portrait, likely at an American Squares Summer School.

Dates: circa 1950

Big Group Portrait with Legend, circa 1950

 Item
Identifier: D050.01.0001.0001.00004
Abstract

Big Group portrait, likely at an American Squares Summer School.

Dates: circa 1950

Box 1: Photographs, 1938-1953

 File — Box D050.0001: Series D050.01 [Barcode: U186023254000]
Identifier: D050.01.0001
Abstract

This box contains photographs of James "Jimmy" Clossin and related dance group. Photograph subjects include calling workshops (separated by state), dancers, dancers in action, group portaits, James "Jimmy" Clossin portraits, musicians, and youth dancing.

Dates: 1938-1953

Box 2: Traveling Caller Materials, 1947-1980

 File — Box D050.0002: Series D050.02 [Barcode: U186018609371]
Identifier: D050.02.0002
Abstract

This box contains programs from square dancing events.

Dates: 1947-1980

Box 3: Syllabi and Manuscripts, 1950-1965

 File — Box D050.0003: Series D050.03 [Barcode: U186023254026]
Identifier: D050.03.0003
Abstract This box contains syllabi from square dance classes, as well as a manuscript. Items included are Florida Syllabus 1st Edition, 1955; Flordia Syllabus 2nd Edition, 1957; Florida Syllabus 3rd Edition, 1957; Tampa, Florida Syllabus, 1957; Various Florida Syllabi, 1951; Florida Social Recreation Syllabus, circa 1950; Les Gotcher's Florida Caller's College Syllabus, 1965; Florida Parks and Recreation Publications, 1961; Houston Texas Spring Square Dance Festival Bulletin, 1950; Minneapolis Public...
Dates: 1950-1965

Box 5: Correspondence, 1923-1981

 File — Box D050.0005: Series D050.05 [Barcode: U186023254042]
Identifier: D050.05.0005
Abstract This box contains letters of correspondence involving James "Jimmy" Clossin. Correspondence partners include Al loman, Bobby Andrews, Brownlow Thompson, Carl Hazelwood, Charlie Baldwin, Ernest Bartley, Jac and Yvonne Fransen (Netherlands), Joanne Sprenger (ID WA), Kathy Clossin, "Lee", Les Gotcher, Manning and Nita Smith, Terry Golden, Ralph Piper, Bob Osgood, and Bill Litchman. Non-personal correspondence letters included are Thank you letters of appreciation and referrals to/about James...
Dates: 1923-1981

Box 6: Working Files, 1938-1972

 File — Box D050.0006: Series D050.06 [Barcode: U186023281659]
Identifier: D050.06.0006
Abstract

This box contains working files for projects that Jimmy Clossin contributed. Folders include: Camp Project Proposal, Article Drafts and Memos, Orlando Recreation Department Free Kids Squares, Article and Dance Choreography Drafts and Diagrams, Instructions and Calls, Dance Hall Plans, Double Quadrilles, Recreation Department, J. Clossin Original Dance Compositions, Manuscript On Southwestern Square Dancing, and Various Documents.

Dates: 1938-1972

Box 8: Personal Papers, 1947-1969

 File — Box D050.0008: Series D050.08 [Barcode: U186023254432]
Identifier: D050.08.0008
Abstract

This box contains memorabilia, programs, poetry, notes, and program sets collected by Jimmy Clossin.

Dates: 1947-1969

Box 9: Records

 File — Box D050.0009: Series D050.09 [Barcode: U186023280988]
Identifier: D050.09.0009
Abstract Folkraft oh johnny, oh/hot time in the old town tonight Folkraft Vedaras (the pudding)/kalvelas Folkraft Tarara-Boom-de-ay/billy boy Folkraft Badger Gavotte/the wearing of the green Folkraft rosebud reel/cindy Folkraft Ten Pretty Girls/my little girl Folkraft Cotton-eyed joe/Rustic Schottische Blue label The folk dancer records service ‘strommt em babeli/D-R Gsatslig The folk dancer records service jennie crack corn/Jingle bells The folk dancer...
Dates: 1923-1981

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Type
Archival Object 31
Collection 1
 
Subject
Square dancing 30
Folk dancing 19
Audio-visual materials 7
Dance 7
Texas 6