Peggy Lawler papers

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Identifier: 14-36-4162

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Scope and content

The Peggy Lawler papers (1948-2016) includes photographs, a copy of her master's thesis (1961), scrapbook, taped recordings of performances, publicity and programs for Ithaca Dancemakers and Cornell performing arts groups. Also includes correpondence from Karel Husa, playing score for percussion "Three Dance Sketches" by Karel Husa, including a cassette tape and a 1983 article about the score.

Dates

1948 - 2016

Creator

Lawler, Peggy. (Person)
Husa, Karel, 1921-2016. (Person)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

Lawler received a B.A. in English from Texas Women's University in 1950 and from 1951-1955 she toured with Harriette Ann Gray's Dance Company. In 1961 she earned her M.A. in dance and became the head of the dance program at Cornell from 1965-1988. She was the founding member and teacher with the Ithaca Dancemakers from 1972-1982.