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Guide to the Donald McKayle Papers, 1930-1998

Descriptive Summary

Title:
Donald McKayle Papers, 1930-1998

Collection number:
MS-P023

Creator:
McKayle, Donald, 1930-

Extent:
Number of containers: 19 document boxes, 5 record cartons
1 shoe box, 6 flat boxes, and 3 oversized folders.
Linear feet: 19.1 linear feet

Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557

Abstract:
Photographs, programs, production notes, music scores, audio and video recordings, costume designs, reviews, and other printed and graphic materials illustrate the eclectic career of world-renowned choreographer and University of California, Irvine Professor of Dance Donald McKayle. Early materials pertain to his youth in Harlem and his performance career in New York City in concert dance, theater and television. The bulk of the collection documents McKayle's career as the choreographer of over fifty concert dance pieces between 1948 and 1998 and as a director or choreographer for theatrical productions both off and on Broadway, including Raisin and Sophisticated Ladies. The materials illustrate the development of individual choreographic pieces, the evolution of McKayle as an artist, and his career as a dance educator.

Language:
English.