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Joan Skinner papers, 1969-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Skinner, Joan
Title
Joan Skinner papers
Dates
1969-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.21 cubic feet (1 box)
Collection Number
2600 (Accession No. 2600-001)
Summary
Clippings and writings of Joan Skinner and others
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Dancer, choreographer, and instructor in dance theory and technique.

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Content Description

Clippings review several of Skinner's and her dance company's performances. Writings primarily provide biographical information regarding her career and explicate her theory and style of dance.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Arranged as received

Acquisition Information

Donor: Joan Skinner, December 1, 1976.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Thesis: Releasing Into Process: Joan Skinner and the Use of Imagery in Dance by Bridget Davis, University of Illinois
    Dates: 1974
  • Description: Clippings (photocopies)
    Dates: undated
  • Description: Senior Thesis, General Studies 493: Image Pedagogy of the Skinner Releasing Technique: A Summary by Gail Lorien
    Dates: 1975
  • Description: Manuscript: Art and Academia
    Dates: 1969
  • Papers of Her Students

    • Description: The Effects of "Relaxation" and Exercise on Measures of Balance Coordination by Jacques W. Duringer
      Dates: 1976
    • Description: Three Theories on Aspects of Releasing: The Strength Theory, The Energy Theory, The Imagination Theory by Dauna Koval
      Dates: 1973
  • Description: Interviews and Writings
    Dates: 1967, undated

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Subject Terms

  • Dance teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Dance--Technique
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Skinner, Joan--Archives
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