Jack Cole papers
Scope and Content of the Collection
The Jack Cole papers include materials related to Jack Cole's career as a dancer, specifically his years dancing with the Denishawn Dancers, a company founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. The papers contain photographs, negatives, and programs. The materials were purchased by the Doris Humphrey Society and Stephanie Clemens (Oak Park, Illinois) in 2008.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-2008
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1911-1974
Creator
- Cole, Jack, 1911-1974 (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Ownership and Literary Rights
The Jack Cole papers are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)
Abstract
The Jack Cole papers include materials related to Jack Cole's career as a dancer, specifically his years dancing with the Denishawn Dancers, a company founded by Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. The papers contain photographs, negatives, and programs. The materials were purchased by the Doris Humphrey Society and Stephanie Clemens (Oak Park, Illinois) in 2008.
Collection Stack Location
3a 48 3
Provenance
Gift, Doris Humphrey Society, 2017.
Subject
- Denishawn Dancers (Organization)
- Title
- Jack Cole papers, 1900-2008, bulk 1911-1974
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Date
- ©2022.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org