Schwarz, Josephine, 1908-2004
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Dayton Ballet Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-48
Abstract
Records consist of organizational papers, annual reports, financial records, and performance programs for two early dance groups that predated the Dayton Ballet Company. Dayton Ballet Company records start in 1958 and include a constitution, minutes of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, officers and membership lists, annual reports, newsletters, financial records, an extensive collection of performance records and programs, correspondence, records of the Friends of the Dayton...
Dates:
1907-1998
Found in:
Special Collections
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MS-273
Abstract
The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) was established in 1949 in order to provide dance education among Dayton's urban youth. Since that time, DCDC has grown to become a prestigious, internationally recognized minority dance company, which is committed to preserving and performing classic and contemporary works by great African American choreographers. The collection consists of administrative files, financial records, performance records, personnel files, programs, publicity...
Dates:
1964-2002
Found in:
Special Collections
Josephine Schwarz / Jane Reece Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-193
Abstract
Collection consists of 89 photographs and four handwritten notes created by Dayton photographer Jane Reece, and owned by Josephine Schwarz. Contains portraits of Josephine and Hermene Schwarz, the Schwarz family, two self-portraits, and nature photographs.
Dates:
1912-1944
Found in:
Special Collections
Josephine Schwarz Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-218
Abstract
The Josephine Schwarz Papers consist of a collection of the personal correspondence, photographs, writings, and memorabilia of Josephine and, to a lesser extent, the personal papers of her sister Hermene Schwarz. The collection encompasses a wide range of topics, including the Schwarz School of Dance, the Dayton Ballet, correspondence concerning dance and ballet-related issues, personal correspondence with family, friends, and students, her journals, diaries, and scrapbooks, ballet and...
Dates:
1876-2004
Found in:
Special Collections
Joyce Wolfe Papers (MS-591)
Collection
Identifier: MS-591
Abstract
Joyce Wolfe was one of the first students of Josephine Schwarz. She maintained correspondence with her teacher afterwards and eventually began collecting papers related to her.
Josephine Schwarz was considered a pioneer of dance in Dayton, starting with the Schwarz School of Dance, which she founded in Dayton with her sister Hermene.
The collection mostly contains newspaper clippings, letters, and cards. It also includes a number of photos and photocopies of drawings as well as a scrapbook...
Dates:
1945 - 2004
Found in:
Special Collections
