UUM_Accn1899.xml Inventory of the Isadora Duncan papers Duncan (Isadora) papers Finding aid prepared by Alison Rogers. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

2002 (last modified: 2020)
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-09-19. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Isadora Duncan papers Duncan, Isadora, 1877-1927 ACCN 1899 0.25 linear feet 1 folder 1904 The Isadora Duncan papers contain a letter written by Duncan in February 1904 to Frau Lang, an original typescript, and photocopies of published works on dance by Duncan. Duncan was a dancer and dance teacher who is credited with inventing what came to be known as Modern Dance. English

Isadora Duncan (1878-1927) was born 27 May 1878 in San Francisco, California, to Joseph Charles and Dora Gray Duncan. She began dancing and teaching dance at the age of six, and made her New York debut at the age of seventeen in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Renowned throughout the world for her techniques and philosophies about dancing. Duncan believed in free and natural movements inspired by the classical Greek arts. She used free-flowing costumes, bare feet and loose hair to restore dancing to a new vitality. Isadora Duncan is also credited with inventing what later came to be known as Modern Dance. Teaching dance to children was also important to her and as a result, Duncan opened up dance schools and taught many children worldwide her techniques and philosophies. She died in Europe in 1927.

The Isadora Duncan papers contain a letter written by Duncan in February 1904 to Frau Lang, an original typescript, and photocopies of published works on dance by Duncan.

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The original letter and manuscript draft have been removed and placed in Reserve. This box contains photocopied versions for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.

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 Duncan, Isadora, 1877-1927--Archives Dance--Philosophy Dance teachers--Archives Modern dance--History--Archives Modern dance--Study and teaching Modern dance--Study and teaching (Elementary) Modern dancers--20th century--Archives Dance for children Dance schools Performing Arts Personal correspondence Photocopies Manuscripts Typescripts Autobiographies Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) General materials 1904 1 1

This folder contains a letter (1924) written by Duncan to "Frau Lang," a typed parcial manuscript draft, and photocopied writings from a book.

This folder contains photocopied versions for access purposes of the letter written by Duncan to "Frau Lang," and the typed parcial manuscript draft. The original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.