p1bc Nash, Joe. Black dance collection, 1939-1990 (CstRLIN)NYPW090000017-A
Description
1200 items (3.8 lin. ft., 14 boxes); 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.
Summary
The Joe Nash Black Dance Photograph Collection was compiled by Nash, historian and researcher of black dance history, to document and acknowledge the contributions of black dancers, choreographers and dance companies from the 1930s to the 1980s.
Many photographs have photographer's handstamp on verso; some items have photographer's name or photography studio name printed on recto; some items have dance company or dance festival handstamp on verso.
Many photographs have handwritten descriptive information on verso; some items bear captions; some items bear autographs or handwritten inscriptions on recto.
Some photographs are either mounted or matted; some items are either cropped or have cropping marks; some items are duplicates.
Collection contains work by Marbeth, Martha Swope, John Lindquist, Mansa K. Mussa, Fred Fehl, Kenn Duncan, Jack Mitchell, Bruno of Hollywood, Jack Vartoogian and others.
Terms of use (note)
Some items are restricted; permission of photographer is required for duplication.
Biography (note)
Joe Nash is a black dance historian, dance educator, former dancer and administrator.
Indexes/finding aids (note)
Finding aid
Linking entry (note)
Forms part of the Joe Nash Black Dance Collection, 1939-1990.
Author
Nash, Joe, 1919-2005.
Title
Joe Nash black dance photograph collection [graphic].
Imprint
1931-1989.
Terms of use
Some items are restricted; permission of photographer is required for duplication.
Biography
Joe Nash is a black dance historian, dance educator, former dancer and administrator. Born in New York City, he began dancing in 1940 with the National Youth Administration. Following his service in the Army during World War II, he studied ballet and modern dance in the dance division of the American Theatre Wing. His first professional appearance was with the Charles Wiedman Dance Group, and his subsequent dance career included several Broadway shows, concert performances, and television appearances. More recently, Nash has moved into art administration with such organizations as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Foundation, and is founder/director of the Multiethnic Christian Education Resources Center of the National Council of Churches.
Indexes
Finding aid: folder level control.
Linking entry
Forms part of the Joe Nash Black Dance Collection, 1939-1990.