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Lester Horton Dance Theater CollectionProcessed by the Music Division of the Library of Congress2006
Biographical SketchDancer-teacher-choreographer Lester Horton (1906-1953) is regarded as one of the founders of American modern dance. He developed a unique style of technique and choreography, established the first permanent theater in America devoted to dance, and organized one of the first integrated modern dance companies. Born and raised in Indiana, Horton's early interests in art, ballet, theater production, and Native American dance led him to participate in local dance pageants. Settling in Los Angeles in the late 1920s, Horton danced with Michio Ito's company and then formed his own group. His company gave concert performances at major Los Angeles venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and the Greek Theater while Horton continued to teach young dancers. A Los Angeles base and the ability to translate ethnic dances into commercially acceptable formats led to stints choreographing musical numbers for films from the 1940s through the early 1950s. Throughout his career, Horton combined dance and drama into a total theatrical experience. He was intimately involved in creating all aspects of a production: the costumes, sets, lighting, and music as well as the scenarios and choreography. His fascination with ethnic dance, human sensuality, and cultural history was expressed in a prodigious body of work with themes ranging from the classics to melodrama, social concerns to farce. Horton's "choreodramas" were built on a movement technique that is still taught and used in dance schools and companies. Horton's company members and students included well-known modern dancers such as Alvin Ailey, Janet Collins, Carmen de Lavallade, Bella Lewitzky, James Mitchell, Joyce Trisler, and James Truitte. Horton collaborated with Lewitzky to develop the foundation of his technique; they joined forces with several other partners to found the Dance Theater in Hollywood in 1946. Dance Theater was the home of the dance company and the school, which featured dance classes for children and adults. The full curriculum developed well-rounded dancers who were also taught art history and theater production. After the partnership dissolved in 1950, Horton maintained Dance Theater with the assistance of business manager Frank Eng, mounting several successful seasons until his death in 1953. Eng sustained the theater for seven more years before closing its doors in 1960. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Content NoteThe Lester Horton Dance Theater Collection is a collection of multi-format materials documenting the work of dancer-teacher-choreographer Lester Horton as well as the workings of a modern dance company in California. The collection consists of correspondence, writings, publicity and production materials, programs, costume and set designs, news clippings, teaching materials, music, photographs, business papers, scrapbooks, drawings, publications, and audiovisual materials (the audiovisual materials were transferred to the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division of the Library of Congress). The collection spans the years 1926 to 1996, with the bulk of the materials dated from the 1940s through the 1950s. Since Horton's private life was intertwined with his professional one, the collection includes information on both. Individuals represented include Alvin Ailey, William Bowne, Merce Cunningham, Carmen De Lavallade, Frank Eng, Lelia Goldoni, Judith Hamilton, Michio Itō, Bella Lewitzky, Margaret Lloyd, Don Martin, Joyce Trisler, James Truitte, and Larry Warren. The collection provides a record of Horton's creative output as a modern dance pioneer and of the workings of an early, struggling modern dance company and school. The materials in the collection document his creative process in areas such as dance technique, dance training, and performance production. It also provides evidence of the day-to-day administration of the theater, school, and company, as well as Horton's personal and professional relationships. Many items in the collection were not labeled or dated at the time of their creation. Other items were lost over time or are otherwise not part of this collection. Horton's creative process also affected the documentation and resulting record in the collection. He often reworked a dance piece, altering aspects such as the costuming, music, and choreography. For some programs he created "suites" that included a number of individual dances. At times he would use the "same" piece (title) in different suites; at other times he worked on a piece intended for a suite that did not appear in the final, performed version. Therefore, every effort has been made to link individual items with the appropriate dance work and/or suite, in all pertinent series and sub-series such as costume and set designs, photographs, and music. Knowledge of his repertory and style and other research led to many of the identifications listed. Cases where identifications were uncertain are indicated with a question mark. All performance works are listed with the suite title first. The audiovisual materials in the collection include record albums, instantaneous disks, open reel tapes, audio cassette tapes, videocassettes, and film. The sound recordings consist of music used in classes, rehearsals, and performance as well as interviews by biographer Larry Warren. The moving image materials include copies of television shows featuring Horton works and an interview with Frank Eng. All audiovisual materials are located in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division (MBRS) of the Library of Congress and are subject to that Division's policies for use and reproduction. These items are listed in the Sound Recordings appendix. They are arranged by format and listed alphabetically by title. The catalogue or record number is included if that information is available. Michelle Forner, April 1997 Return to the Table of Contents Selected Search TermsPeople
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Return to the Table of Contents Organization of the Lester Horton Dance Theater CollectionThe Lester Horton Dance Theater Collection is organized in twelve series:
Return to the Table of Contents Container ListWritings, 1929-1992The writings are arranged in the following subseries: By Lester Horton, About Lester Horton, and By Frank Eng. The materials span the years 1929 to 1992. Horton's writings include published and unpublished material on his work and ethnic dance, including a manuscript on Salome, his seminal choreodrama that he reworked throughout his career. Also included are autograph notebooks and papers that record bits and pieces of his creative process. Writings about Horton include published articles and a copy of Larry Warren's biography, as well as a typewritten transcript of a recording of Bella Lewitzky regarding Horton. Writings by Frank Eng include drafts of articles, several unpublished manuscripts, and autograph and typewritten notes and notebooks. A writer by trade, Eng's many articles and memoirs reflect his perspective as an intimate of Horton and the business manager of Dance Theater. Arranged by subseries and then chronologically. By Lester HortonThe Indian in his native artOn Salome, The face of violence[Published articles] 1929-47[Notes][Notebook]Personal notes [notebook]Personal [notebook][Notebook]About Lester HortonLester Horton: Modern dance pioneer by Larry Warren, 1977 [book][Published articles] 1937, 1948, 1954-78, 1992[Unpublished interview with Bella Lewitzky] 1967By Frank Eng[Drafts]Early research, Dance Perspectives article[Manuscripts]Lester Horton, American dance pioneer (Horton triad), 1966Memoirs of a man of displeasure (Horton triad), 1948Rivers and streams, part I (Horton triad), 1974Rivers and streams, part II (Horton triad), 1980Material from [la?] notebook, 1957-59[Notebook, large][Notebook, large-loose sheets][Notebook, small][Notes]Correspondence, 1939-1996The correspondence consists of autograph and typewritten drafts, originals, and carbon copies about professional as well as personal matters. It spans the years 1939 to 1996, with the bulk of the material dated between the late 1940s and the late 1950s. The letters are arranged alphabetically by letterhead or name of the correspondent who was writing to either Frank Eng (the majority), Lester Horton, or Larry Warren. The series also includes letters from these individuals, filed alphabetically under the correspondent's name or letterhead. Arranged alphabetically by correspondent. 5 by 2 Dance Company, 1975Abner J. Greshler Agency, 1955-57Ailey, Alvin, 1955-76Allied Arts Corporation, 1952American Guild of Musical Artists, Inc., 1951American Guild of Variety Artists, 1954-59Ames, Ransey, 1949Anawalt, Sasha,1985-86Arlen, Walter, 1964"A" miscellaneous, 1950-56Bauer, John, 1951Bennett & Pleasant, 1953-54Bowne, William, 1951-66Brooklyn Institute of Arts & Sciences, 1949-68"B" miscellaneous, 1950-73California, Department of Education, 1946-54California, Franchise Tax Board, 1958-62Chávez, Carlos, n.d.Chester, Anne, 1954Cincinnati Ballet Company, 1971-73Cocoanut Grove, 1959Community Concerts, 1952-58Cunningham, Merce, 1951"C" miscellaneous, 1941-67Dance Magazine, 1947-53Dance News, 1949-53Dance Notation Bureau Inc., 1971-84Dance Observer, 1949-53Dance Perspectives, 1966-68Dance Theater, 1949-76Dance Theater of Harlem, Inc., 1971-96De Lavallade, Carmen, 1953-58De Lavallade, Yvonne, n.d.Detroit Public Library, 1954-55"D" miscellaneous, 1950-76"E" miscellaneous, 1941-69First Unitarian Church, 1954Ford Foundation, 1956, n.d.Franks, Michael, n.d."F" miscellaneous, 1940-55Golberg, Albert, 1953-60Goldoni, Lelia, 1959-93Grosset and Dunlap, Inc., 1972"G" miscellaneous, 1946-61Haggart, Stanley, 1953-56Hamilton, Judith, 1949-79Hill, Jack, 1961-85Harrison, Lou, 1968Hollywood Bowl Association, 1937Horton Dance Group, 1939Horton, Lester (references), 1947Horton Reconstruction Committee, 1974"H" miscellaneous, 1949-77Inner City Cultural Center, 1970-77Ito, Michio, 1955"I" miscellaneous, 1944-55Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Inc., 1953-54Joyce Trisler Danscompany, 1966Juilliard School, Dance Division, 1952"J" miscellaneous, 1929-55Kawasumi, Misaye, 1983Kerr, Joan, 1972King, William E.see: San Diego Symphony"K" miscellaneous, 1938-76League of Allied Arts, 1958-59Lewitzky, Bella, 1949-75Little Theatre of the Verdugos, 1933Lloyd, Margaret, 1947-54Los Angeles Herald Express, 1950-85Los Angeles Times, 1949-85Love, Frank H., 1951-60"L" miscellaneous, 1940-85Maracci, Carmelita, 1953Martin, Donald, 1950-83Martin, John, 1968Martinez, Elsie, 1933-40, 1967Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures, 1957Mosk, Edward, 1955-73"M" miscellaneous, 1944-72National Endowment for the Arts, Dance Division, 1968-73New York Public Library, 1961-74New York Times, 1949-72"N" miscellaneous, 1934-58Occidental College, 1946-50Ojai Festivals Ltd., 1951"O" miscellaneous, 1949-64Paul, Stanley, 1950-54Paul Stefen Dancers, 1953Paz, Juan Carlos, 1940Pierce, Luisa, 1968de Prida, Pablo, 1940-41Pryor-Menz Concert Service, 1949-52"P" miscellaneous, 1940-85"Q" miscellaneous, 1952-56Ramona High School, 1958"R" miscellaneous, 1946-65San Diego Symphony, 1954San Francisco Ballet, 1973San Francisco Contemporary Dancers, 1958Satoru Shimazaki & Dancers, 1982Shagan, Rena, 1975Smuin, Michael, 1973Solomon, Vida, 1953-54State University of Iowa, 1954Stokowski, Leopold, 1939"S" miscellaneous, 1936-94Time Magazine, 1973Truitte, James, 1956-76"T" miscellaneous, 1951-75Union Institute, 1995-96University of California, Los Angeles, 1938-75University of Chicago, 1949-60University of Cincinnati, 1971-73University of Southern California, 1957-69"U" miscellaneous, 1949-74Unidentified, 1945-86, n.d.Veterans Administration, 1950-53Villa-Lobos, Heitor, 1940"V" miscellaneous, 1949-76Warren, Larry, 1953-77WCBS-TV, 1963William Morris Agency, 1951"W" miscellaneous, 1949-75Young, Marl, 1959Young Men's & Young Women's Hebrew Association, 1937-53Yuma Community Concert Association, 1952-53"Z" miscellaneous, 1949-55Production MaterialsThe production materials consist of manuscripts, graphic materials, and realia related to the performance of Horton works. The series is arranged by subject in the following order: Scenarios and Related Materials, Repertoire and Castings, Plays, Notes/Miscellaneous, Costume Designs, Set Designs, Set Piece, and Props. The scenarios, which are arranged alphabetically by title, include typewritten and holograph descriptions, outlines, drafts, and notes concerning Horton choreographic works, including some that were never performed. Of note is a rhythm score for Salome with choreographic notes, Labanotation of The Beloved, and a light plot for Liberian Suite. The three plays in the series, all by Horton colleague Sonia Brown, include scripts that may or may not have been used by Horton for choreographic works. The costume and set designs in the Collection, created mostly by Horton and Bill Bowne, are among the few surviving examples of production design for early American modern dance. The drawings, sketches, and paintings were made with pen, pencil, or mixed media, predominantly on tracing and construction paper. They are arranged alphabetically by title of work, which may or may not have been performed. Although many of the designs are not labeled with dates or titles, they are recognizable as belonging to a certain work or suite. The date span of the materials is approximately 1932 to 1952. The several props in the series, such as the bible used in The Beloved and the drum from Totem Incantation, are arranged alphabetically by title of work. Arranged by subject. Scenarios & related materialsAnnie get your gunBarrel houseBarrel houseThe belovedBrown county, IndianaCarnival in (Bahia, Recife or ?)Carolina and the QuakerThe curious will of Josiah MannersThe cottonwood leaves are whisperin'Dancing AmericansDybbukThe familyGirl crazyHouse in the countryLiberian suiteMedicine showDe morteThe parkPhoenix agroundPrado de penaRecuerdo de angustiaRites of spring [Le sacre du printemps]SalomeSalty dogSixteen to twenty-fourSleeping beautySomething to please everybodySong of HiawathaSt. FrancisTierra y libertad!Tongue and cheekWarsaw ghettoUnidentifiedWhite savageRepertoire and castingsItemsTeaching MaterialsThe teaching materials in the Collection consist of typewritten and handwritten manuscripts that describe the courses, classes, and dance technique offered primarily through Dance Theater. They are arranged by subject in the following order: Course Descriptions/Outlines, Lecture Demonstrations, Technique Descriptions, Lesson Plans and Course Outlines, and Labanotation of Technique. The course descriptions, developed by Horton and others, summarize the goals, objectives, and material covered in classes on dance technique (multiple levels), art history, theater practice, and so forth. The materials on lecture demonstrations such as "Introduction to the Dance" include Horton's notes and outlines of the programs he presented to educate the public on dance and his technique. The teaching materials also include lesson plans, course outlines, and technique descriptions (including Labanotation) by Carmen de Lavallade and other Horton disciples. Arranged by subject. Course descriptions/outlinesAdult workshopAdvanced professional techniqueAdvanced techniqueArt history IIChoreographyChoreography workshopCompositionDance researchDesign for dance production II/Theater design IIElementary progressionFundamentals techniqueIntermediate techniqueMiscellaneousMovement for actorsTheatrical practiseLecture demonstrationsIntroduction to the danceChildren's lecture-demonstrationTechnique descriptionsBy othersLesson plans and course outlinesBy othersLabanotation of techniqueItemsPublicity, 1926-1996The publicity materials in the Collection include news clippings, press releases, promotional material, and posters. The news clippings are arranged chronologically by year, and include previews, reviews, and interviews. They date from 1926 to 1996, with the majority dated from the 1930s through the 1950s. The press releases span the years 1948 to 1958 and consist mostly of typewritten drafts and carbon copies. They were primarily generated by Frank Eng to publicize Dance Theater performances, company members and students, and school activities. The promotional materials are comprised of handwritten, typewritten and printed items such as mailers, fliers, advertisements, and posters about Horton and his various dance groups, Dance Theater performances, school activities, and Horton alumni activities. Arranged chronologically. Clippings, 1926-85, 1992-96, n.d.PostersPostersPostersPress releases, 1948-58, n.d.Promotional materials and advertisementsPrograms, 1927-1996, undatedThe programs in the Collection consist of original and photocopy versions of typewritten and printed programs of performances by Horton and his dance groups, by others of Horton works, and by Horton alumni. The programs are arranged chronologically and date from 1927 to 1996. Included are several programs of events connected with the Horton Collection, such as the photograph exhibit at Long Beach State University in 1984 and the reconstruction of Horton works at American University in 1996. Arranged chronologically. 1927-351936-371938-481949-511929-511952195319531954195419551956-571958-5919591960-691973-841996UndatedUndatedMusic, 1918-1958The music series consists of holograph manuscripts and printed music scores of original music and arrangements that were used primarily for performance and teaching. The materials date from 1918 to 1958 and are arranged alphabetically by title. Arranged alphabetically by title. 14 traditional Spanish songs from Texas: transcribed by Gustavo Durán.Washington, D.C.: Pan American Union, . 1942Aesthetic ecstasy Holograph manuscript for piano in pencil; 1 p.Artistry in bolero.New York: Leslie Music Corporation, . 1947Artistry in boogie.New York: Leslie Music Corporation, . 1947Artistry in percussion.New York: Leslie Music Corporation, . 1947Artistry jumps.New York: Robbins Music Corporation, . 1946Babalú.New York: Peer International Corporation, . 1939Barrel houseBeguine Manuscript full score in pencil; 10 p.Manuscript parts in inkBeguine Manuscript part in inkThe beloved Manuscript for piano in ink; 10 p.The beloved Manuscript for piano in ink with annotations in pencil; 11 p.Manuscript sketches in pencil; 4 p.Bim biri ho - Cuba antigua Manuscript parts in ink with annotations in pencilBim biri ho Manuscript parts in pencilBim biri ho: Mambo.Mexico: Hnos Márquez, S. de R.L., . 1952Bizet has his day.New York: Mutual Music Society, Inc., . 1942Blue flame.New York: Charling Music Corp., . 1943Blue snow.New York: Leeds Music Corporation, . 1943Boogie woogie.New York: Melrose Music Corp., . 1943Brown County, Indiana Manuscript piano part in ink; 12 p.Brown County, Indiana Photocopy of manuscript two piano part with annotations in pencil; 16 p.Brown County, Indiana Photocopy of manuscript two piano part; 16 p.Brush off [blues] Photocopy of manuscript for pianoBurla del unicornio Manuscript for two piano part in ink; 14 p.Caballo negro.Mexico: Editorial Mexicana de Música Internacional S.A., . 1951Caballo negro. Manuscript piano-conductor score; 2 p.Manuscript partsCholito the flop Manuscript short score; 3 p.Manuscript partsChôros No. 5.Brazil: Ediçao da Casa Vieira Machado de Guilherme Fontainha, n.d.Chronicle Manuscript parts in pencilChronicle Manuscript. sketches in pencil; [30] p.Closing Manuscript for piano in ink with annotations in pencil; 2 p.Danse Congo Manuscript sketches in pencil; [8] p.Dedication to Ruth, Mary, Martha Manuscript piano score in ink; 10 p.Dithyrambos Manuscript piano part in pencil; 3 p.Manuscript percussion part in pencil; 2 p.The Elks' parade.New York: Robbins Music Corporation, . 1942Five little dances for the piano.New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., . 1946Five pieces on popular Brazilian children's songs.New York: Music Press, Inc., n.d.Five pieces on popular Brazilian children's songs.New York: Music Press, Inc., n.d.Flight from reality Manuscript sketch in ink and pencil; 7 p.Frevo Manuscript parts in ink with annotations in pencilGet happy - fox trot.New York: Remick Music Corp., . 1930Growth of Action Holograph manuscript score in ink; 3 p.The house on the hill: A madrigal cantata Photocopy of manuscript chorus score; 20 p.The hundred best short classics.London: Paterson's Publications Ltd., n.d.Ican.New York: Mills Music Inc., . 1954I'll never be free.New York: Laurel Music Corp., . 1950Inebria Manuscript sketch in pencil; 2 p.Jalousie Photocopy violin part with annotations in inkJungle river boat Arranger's holograph score in pencil; 10 p.Arranger's holograph parts in inkLatino.Mexico: Editorial Mexicana de Música Internacional, S.A., . 1951Leap frog.New York: Leeds Music Corporation, . 1942Look to the rainbow.New York: Crawford Music Corporation, n.d.A lost soul in outer space, no. 1, op. 7 Manuscript; [?] p.Love dance-cumbia Arranger's holograph score in pencil; 12 p.Love dance-cumbia Copyist's manuscript parts in ink with annotations in pencilLove dance-cumbia Copyist's manuscript lead sheet in ink with annotations in ink; 3 p.Love dance-cumbia Copyist's manuscript parts in inkLysistrata Manuscript sketches in pencil; [45] p.Magic dance for piano and percussion instruments Photocopy of manuscript score; 9 p.Mambo jambo.New York: Southern Music Pub., Inc., n.d.Mambo No. 5.Mexico: Editorial Mexicana de Música Internacional, . 1948Mambo #5 - Bamboo Alley Copyist's manuscript of lead sheet in ink; 2 p.Copyist's manuscript partsMambo #8 Manuscript with pasted on photocopy of manuscript lead sheet; 1 p.A manha da pierrete.Providence, R.I.: Axelrod-Music, . 1938A mão direita tem una roseira [S.l.]: [s.n.], n.d.The matriarch: a ballet for 3 dancers Holograph manuscript score; 37 p.Medea Manuscript piano I part in pencil; 10 p.Manuscript piano II part in pencil; 8 p.Mintika No.3: From the three Maries.New York: Carl Fischer, Inc., . 1941Miscellaneous titlesMorning mourning Photocopy of manuscript for piano with annotations in pencil; 24 p.Occult Manuscript sketch in ink and pencil; 1 p.Old devil moon: Fox trot.New York: Crawford Music Corporation, n.d.Orientale Manuscript sketches in ink and pencil; [6] p.The peanut vendor: Fox trot.New York: Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, . 1928Prado de Penasee: YermaA próle do bébé No. 1. - Collecção de 8 peças.Rio de Janeiro: Sampaio Araujo & Cia., n.d.Que te parece cholito: Tamborera Panameña.Mexico: Editorial Mexicana de Música Internacional, S.A., . 1950Redskin rumba.New York: Capitol Songs, Inc., n.d.St. Francis Manuscript for piano in pencil; 59 p.Salome Manuscript sketches in pencil; [21] p.Salome Copyist's manuscript full score in pencil; 27 leavesSalome Manuscript percussion score in pencil; [70] leavesSalome Copyist's manuscript percussion parts in ink; 8 p.Salome Manuscript percussion score in pencil; [69] leavesSalome Manuscript percussion parts in pencilSalome Copyist's manuscript percussion score in pencil; 49 leavesSalome Copyist's manuscript parts in inkSalome Manuscript of choreographic-scenario material in pencil; 8 p.Salome (Dance to Herod) Manuscript score in pencil in spiral binding; [13] p.Seguidilla Copyist's manuscript for piano I in ink; 4 p.Copyist's manuscript for piano II in ink; 4 p.Sextette for piano and strings Copyist's manuscript score in ink; 10 p.Shootin' star Photocopy of manuscript scores [13 separate scores]Similau.New York: Campbell Music, Inc., . 1948Sing sing sing: With a swing.New York: Robbins Music Corporation, . 1936Skokiaan: South Africa song: Fox trot.New York: Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc., . 1952La soldadera Photocopy manuscript for piano; 6 p.La soldadera (Orozco) Manuscript for piano in ink; 6 p.Something to please everyone Manuscript in ink and pencil; 2 p.Stompin' at the savoy.New York: Robbins Music Corporation, . 1936Suite for the piano.New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., . 1942Temptation.New York: Robbins Music Corporation, . 1946Things ain't what they used to be Manuscript score in pencil; 4 p.Totem incantation Manuscript piano score in pencil in spiral binding; [32] p.Manuscript piano score part I in pencil in spiral binding; [16] p.Manuscript piano score part II in pencil in spiral binding; [12] p.Totem incantation Manuscript score in pencil; [53] leavesTotem incantation Manuscript sketches in ink and pencilTropical merengue.New York: Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, . 1955Trumpet blues and cantabile: Fox trot.New York: Paramount Music Corporation, . 1942The twelve days of christmas.New York: G. Schirmer, Inc., . 1952Unidentified[Untitled] Manuscript score in pencil; 7 p.[Untitled] Manuscript for piano in pencil; 4 p.The voice of Haiti.New York: Clarence Williams Music Publishing Co., Inc., . 1938Warsaw ghetto Manuscript of choreographic-scenario material; [5] p.XangoXango Copyist's manuscript lead sheet in ink; 9 p.Xango Copyist's manuscript lead sheet in ink; 5 p.XangoYerma Manuscript for piano I in pencil; 12 p.Manuscript for piano II in pencil; 11 p.Photographic Materials, 1930-1965The photographic material in the Collection includes photoprints, contact sheets, and negatives, dated roughly from the early 1930s to the early 1960s, with the majority dated in the 1950s. The photoprints and contact sheets are housed together while the negatives are separate; the contact sheets are filed with the predominant subject on the sheet/roll. Within each format, the materials are arranged by subject in the following order: Performance and Publicity, Individuals, Groups, Classroom--Adult, Classroom--Children, Children--performance, and Miscellaneous. Every effort has been made to file the items appropriately. The photoprints are predominantly black and white in a variety of sizes. Subjects in the photographs are often listed on the back. The negatives include originals and copy negatives; photoprints of many of these items are in the Collection. Within the photographic material series, the performance and publicity category is arranged alphabetically by title of work, and includes rehearsal, performance, and publicity stills. The photographers, including some well known from the movie industry, were attracted to Horton's work and the activities of the Dance Theater. They include Laurance T. Clark, Constantine Hassalevris, Toyo Miyatake, Howard Morehead, Jerome Robinson, Leo Salkin, Ralph Samuels, and Charles Van Maanen. The classroom category includes workshops and may contain some rehearsal shots. Some of the dancers photographed in the children's classes and productions, such as Carmen de Lavallade and Sondra Orans, went on to become company members. Arranged by format and then by subject. PhotoprintsPerformance and Publicity7 scenes with ballabilli7 scenes with ballabilliAccording to St. FrancisAnother touch of Klee (1951)Another touch of KleeAtlantis [film]Art patronsAztec ceremonialBal CaribeBal CaribeBamboo alley, bal CaribeBarrel houseThe belovedBolero, bal Caribe 1954Bouquet for Molly (1950)Brown county, IndianaCarmenChronicleChronicleChronicleChungsvilleLa crèation du mondeCuba antiguaDanzón cubanoDedications in our time.The empty chairEstilo de tú. Frevo [also used in Tropic trio]Estilo de tú. Xango [also used in Tropic trio]The flopThe flopFrevo (1951)Jenny and the bench of the lambKandyan, bal Caribe 1954Liberian suite (1956)Liberian suite (1952)Liberian suiteLysistrataLysistrataLysistrataMedeaMedeaMedeaThe mineMound builders (1935)Mirror, mirrorMiss Salome, bal Caribe 1955On the upbeatThe park [El rebozo]Plumed serpentPrado de penaPrado de penaPrado de penaPrado de penaPublicity, generalPueblo eagle danceEl rebozosee: The parkRhythm section. Drum danceStick danceLe sacre du printemps, 1937Le sacre du printemps, 1937Salome (1948)Salome (1950)Salome, 1936, 1948, 1950, 1953, 1955, 1969Sarong paramariboSixteen to twenty-four (1940)Sixteen to twenty-four (1940)Something to please everybodySomething to please everybodySomething to please everybodySomething to please everybodySomething to please everybody. PathosSomething to please everybody. PathosSong of Hiawatha, 1928The spiritualsTakwishTierra y libertad! (1939 or 1940)Tierra y libertad!Tierra y libertad!TinnikalingTongue in cheekTotem incantationTotem incantationTotem incantationA touch of Klee and delightful 2Tropic trioUnidentifiedUnidentifiedWarsaw ghetto (1949)White savageWhite savageUnidentified works (1948)IndividualsBishop, LeighBrunswick, LizCovacevicia, Nick [Navaro, Nick]de Lavallade, Carmen (with others)de Lavallade, Yvonnede Lavallade, YvonneEllington, DukeEllington, Duke (with others)Eng, FrankFoster, SuzanneFinch, ConstanceGernreich, RudiGernreich, RudiGoldoni, LeilaHanayagi, TokuyaeHill, JackHorton, LesterHorton, LesterHorton, Lester (with others)Horton, Lester (with others)Johnson, JaniceJohnson, SuzanneKadden, DianeKatz, GitaKawasumi, NanaKoerner, MarthaLewitsky, BellaLimiou, JeannaMaldonado, LarryMaracci, CarmelitaMeyer, Mary [?]Mitchell, JamesMitchell, JamesOrans, SandraRatcliff, CarlSalkin, JeriSilver, LilyanTrisler, JoyceTruitte, JamesUnidentifiedVan Cleve, KitaVan Cleve, KitaGroupsDance Theater Company (and others)Dance Theater-dancersDance Theater-dancersOpening of Choreo 1950Classroom - adultWorkshopsClassesMovement studiesMovement studyMovement study [lecture demonstration ?]Rehearsals [?]Classroom - childrenItemsChildren - performanceItemsMiscellaneousAlbumAssociated captionsUnidentifiedNegativesPerformance and PublicityIndividualsGroupsChildren - performanceDrawingsThe few drawings in the Collection are an assortment of sketches and blueprints in mediums such as watercolor, pencil and ink, and charcoal. Of note are the architectural sketches and blueprints of Dance Theater by Horton and architect R.M. Schindler and watercolor sketches of dancers performing Horton technique by Verena Ruegg. Arrangement is by title or subject. Dance Theater, architectural blue print by R.M. Schindler (architect)Dance Theater, architectural sketches by R.M. Schindler (architect)Dance Theater, architectural sketches by Lester HortonDance Theater, sketch by Lester HortonDancers [?] by Lester HortonHorton technique by Verena RueggSalomeWorkshop sketches by Keith FinchWorkshop sketches by Keith FinchUnidentifiedScrapbooks, 1929-1950The two scrapbooks, which cover the years 1929 to 1950, contain newsclippings, programs, photographs, and the like. In particular, scrapbook number two provides thorough coverage of the period 1929 to 1950. Arranged chronologically. #1, 1936-56#2, Photocopies#2, OriginalsBusiness Papers, 1930-1975The business papers series consists of financial, legal, and administrative records that document a range of matters both professional and personal. The materials date from the 1930s through the mid-1970s. Of note are papers related to performance and production such as contracts and performers' biographies, internal communications such as memos and notices to company personnel, and school administrative records. Arrangment is by subject. AddressesBank statementsBills & receipts, 1935-61, n.d.Biographies/CreditsCalendars, 1957CheckbooksChoreo 76 proposalChoreographic service (notes)Contracts, 1928-61, 1971-73Dance Theater plansFinancial, miscellaneous, 1947-49Forms - blanksGrantsIncome, miscellaneous, 1940s, 50s, 70sInner City Cultural Center 20th Anniversary Celebration, 1985Insurance, 1950-61Internal communications, 1950-60, n.d.LedgersLegal documents, 1906, 1938-61, 1975Lester Horton Dance Theater Foundation, n.d.Loans, miscellaneous, 1950sMailing lists 1Mailing lists 2Newsletters, 1950-53Payroll, miscellaneous, 1940s, 50sProduction - administration, miscellaneous, 1930s, 50sProduction - ticket sales, 1930s, 50sPublicity - administrationReal estate, 1930s, 50s, 60sRoad mapsRubber stamps and keysSchool, 1948-50Taxes, 1940-61PublicationsThe publications in the Collection are comprised of magazines, catalogues, and books that were most likely used by Horton for research and reference. Arrangement is by title. 5 by 2, n.d.Album del IV centenario Guadalupano, 1938Capitol news, 1951Dance observer, 1952Dance perspectives, 1963-67Dance techniques and dance mart, 1950-69Design in the theatre, 1927Dictionary catalog of the Dance Collection, Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, n.d.Federal theatre, 1936Folkways Records & Service Corp., n.d.Los Angeles Music Company, n.d.Los Angeles Public Library books on the dance, 1938Miscellaneous, 1941-58Modern Japanese music, n.d.Música y danza, 1943Musique d'orchestre, 1940Musique de piano, 1939Musique vocale, 1938Musique Soviètique, 1938-40New Mexico Indians, 1948Schirmer catalogs, n.d.Vincent Van Gogh, a loan exhibition of paintings and drawings, n.d.Return to the Table of Contents |
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