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Square dancing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:

Box 98: Don Armstrong Callerlab Award

 File — Box D096.0098: Series D096.03 [Barcode: U186023289437]
Identifier: D096.03.0098
Abstract

This box contains one (1) Callerlab Milestone Award presented to Don Armstrong.

Dates: 1950-1998

Box 99: Posters

 File — Box D096.0099: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289445]
Identifier: D096.13.0099
Abstract

This box contains two (2) posters from the 45th Annual Holiday Parade in Uptown Whittier, 1998. It also contains two (2) posters from the 30th National Square Dance Convention.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 101: Greene Family Photos, 1951-1954

 File — Box D096.0101: Series D096.06 [Barcode: U186023288287]
Identifier: D096.06.0101
Abstract

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).

Dates: 1951-1954

Box 104: Lloyd Shaw National Square Dance Convention Trophy Base, 1954

 File — Box D096.0104: Series D096.03 [Barcode: U186023289681]
Identifier: D096.03.0104
Abstract

This box contains the base of a very large trophy. The top half of the trophy is located in another box (these two pieces can be easily screwed back together for any display purposes). The base of the trophy has an inscription: "National Square Dance Convention April 8-10, 1954 Dallas, Texas".

Dates: 1954

Box 105: Lloyd Shaw National Square Dance Convention Trophy Top, 1954

 File — Box D096.0105: Series D096.03 [Barcode: U186023289673]
Identifier: D096.03.0105
Abstract

This box contains the top half of the trophy from Box 104. This trophy top is also engraved "To Lloyd 'Pappy' Shaw, 'The Dean of Square Dancing', in appreciation of the greatest contribution of all, his teachings in literature which is destined to perpetuate Square Dancing in America". The trophy top is very top-heavy, so caution is advised when handling it.

Dates: 1954

Box 106: Wooden Figures

 File — Box D096.0106: Series D096.13 [Barcode: U186023289665]
Identifier: D096.13.0106
Abstract

This box contains three (3) wooden figures: one in dark brown wood is of a dancing couple, with penciled lines to show faces and costumes; and the other two are both painted black, one dancing woman and one dancing man.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 109: Artist Renderings and Posters

 File — Box D096.0109: Series D096.07 [Barcode: U186023289762]
Identifier: D096.07.0109
Abstract

This box contains two (2) artist renderings of a Rose Bowl Parade float (one is very large, the second is much smaller, but both show the same float design); it also contains two (2) copies of a single poster that say "Harborplace Welcomes National Square Dance Convention '84".

Dates: 1850-2007

Brundage Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D098
Abstract

Al and Bob Brundage were important figures in the square dance community. They played a significant role in spreading western style square dance in New England. This collection contains their square dance materials. This includes correspondence, personal files, working files, teaching materials, and interview transcripts.

Dates: Other: 1952-1996

Cal Golden Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D059
Abstract

This collection contains memorabilia from Cal Golden's time as a Square Dance Caller. The collection includes awards, realia, audio recordings, textiles, and photographs. Cal used the textiles for his performances. The awards, realia, and photographs were gifts or depict Cal performing.

Dates: 1928-2012

Caller's Notebooks, Cue Cards, Dance Instructions, and Sheet Music

 Series
Identifier: D096.10
Scope and Contents

This series contains caller's notebooks given to the Lloyd Shaw Foundation as well as sheet music. It also contains cue cards and dance instructions for a variety of dances.

Dates: 1850-2007