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Square dancing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 870 Collections and/or Records:

Group Square Dance Callers Amarillo Cattlemans' Convention, 1947 March

 Item
Identifier: D050.01.0001.0001.00002
Abstract

Square Dance Callers pose for a portrait at the Cattlemans' Convention in Amarillo, Texas. From Left to Right: Amarillo Hotel Manager, Bob Sumrall (Abilene, Texas), Jack Fornby (Sweetwater, TX), Jimmy Clossin (El Paso, TX), R. D. Smith (Fort Worth, TX), Ed Plummer (New Mexico), Grady Wilson (Amarillo, TX).

Dates: 1947 March

'In the Still of the Night' from Rosalie, 1937

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0169.0004.00003
Abstract

Vocal and piano score for the piece 'In the Still of the Night' composed in 1937 for the film Rosalie words and music by Cole Porter and published by Chappell & Co. Cover of score has black and white picture of actors Nelson Eddy and Eleanor Powell who performed in the 1937 film adaptation of the musical.

Dates: 1937

Instructional Dance Materials, 1975-1985

 Series
Identifier: D056.03
Scope and Contents

This series contains instructional dance materials for folk dances. This series includes dance instructions, calling instructions, and sheet music.

Dates: 1975-1985

Interviews, 1996

 Series
Identifier: D098.04
Scope and Contents

This series contains the transcripts of interviews of square dance figures conducted by Al Brundage.

Dates: 1996

Jack Murtha Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D101
Abstract

This collection contains memorabilia from Jack Murtha's career as a square dance caller and his active life within the square dancing community, including awards, a portrait, and some clothing.

Dates: 1981-1999

J.D. "Red" Warrick Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D102
Abstract

This collection contains posters, photographs, and other memorabilia regarding J.D. "Red" Warrick.

Dates: 1957-1968

Jimmy Clossin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D050
Abstract

Born in West Texas, Jimmy Clossin was a square-dance caller and teacher who published a book of West Texas Cowboy Square Dances. He taught dance classes at universities and schools across the United States. This collection contains photographs, programs, serials, class syllabi, correspondence, a scrapbook, and papers related to Clossin's square dance teaching.

Dates: 1923-1981

Jitterbuggers - 1875 Style

 Item
Identifier: M123.03.0084.0003.00029
Abstract

Black and white photograph of a group of sixteen unidentified CCOH square dancers, a filddler and a caller in the Opera House Garden during an unknown festival season in Central City, Colordao.

Dates: 1930-1969

John Wallace Papers

 Collection
Identifier: D092
Abstract

This collection contains square dance materials collected by John Wallace. Wallace participated in square and round dance programs with the Lloyd Shaw Foundation. His collecion consists of programs from events and sound recordings.

Dates: Other: 1973-1974