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  • Biography
    Martha Graham Martha Graham, a pioneer in the establishment of American modern dance, was one of the principal choreographers of the twentieth century. Her work, which spanned more than seven decades, resulted in the development of a movement technique and a body of 180 choreographic works. Known also for her innovative collaborations, Graham worked with sculptor Isamu … Continue reading Martha Graham →
  • Book/Printed Material
    [Martha Graham, Forty-Eighth Street Theatre, April 18, 1926] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. Ticket stub for concert attached to last page. Ticket stub for concert attached to page four. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Zoeckler, Mabel - Horst, Louis - Graham, Martha - Martha Graham Concert Group
    • Date: 1926

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  • Book/Printed Material
    [Martha Graham and Dance Group, Wheaton College, November 19, 1940] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Horst, Louis - Martha Graham Dance Group - Graham, Martha
    • Date: 1940

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  • Book/Printed Material
    [Martha Graham and Dance Group, Congress Theatre, December 5, 1940] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. pieces performed: Sarabande, Deep song, Satyric Festival Song, Frontier, El Penitente (The Penitent), "Every soul is a circus ... " For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Horst, Louis - Martha Graham Dance Group - Graham, Martha
    • Date: 1940

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  • Book/Printed Material
    [Martha Graham's debut Jan. 19, 1941] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Martin, John
    • Date: 1941
  • Book/Printed Material
    Graham dances [announcement] Jan. 20, 1941 Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1941
  • Book/Printed Material
    [Martha Graham photograph in New York World-Telegram, Jan 18, 1941] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1941
  • Book/Printed Material
    New York Hails Martha Graham as Fine Dancer Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Notable figures in week's music Headline and photo only Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham, dancer, in a musical program tonight Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. Photo and brief text For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham to give dance recital Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Kaufman, S. Jay
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    [New York Times clipping on Martha Graham, April 19, 1926] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham dances Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham, dancer, who accredits spiritual as well as physical attributes to dance Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. photo with caption For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Dramatic from New York Tribune of April 18, 1926 Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. photo with brief text For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    [Report on Martha Graham performance of April 18, 1926] from New York Telegram of April 19, 1926. Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    [Report on Martha Graham performance of April 18, 1926] Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham from New York Evening Post of April 17, 1926 Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. photo and brief text For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    [Fashion review of Martha Graham performance of April 18, 1926] from The Bookman of June, 1926. Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    A unique dance by Martha Graham from New York Telegraph of April 15, 1926. Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. photo with caption For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    The blessed damsel comes down from Rochester from Dance Magazine of July, 1926. Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 308. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1926
  • Book/Printed Material
    A primitive mystery--Martha Graham with Merce Cunningham and Erick Hawkins in a moment from "El Penitente" Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Hawkins, Erick - Cunningham, Merce
    • Date: 1941
  • Book/Printed Material
    Appearing tonight--Martha Graham Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Contributor: Hawkins, Erick - Cunningham, Merce
    • Date: 1941

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  • Book/Printed Material
    Martha Graham and Dance Group [advertisement] advertisement clipped from Dance Observer, Jan. 1941 Location: Martha Graham Collection, Box 318. For information about this resource, refer to finding aid available at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu010008 Record created through migration from the Performing Arts Encyclopedia Database.
    • Date: 1941