- unitid
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{"value"=>"3643814", "type"=>"local_mss"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1970-1979", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1970/1979"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Series II: The Natural History of the American Known Dancer"}
- physdesc
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"2 boxes, 1 oversize folder", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"0.84 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}
{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"89 computer files", "unit"=>"computer_files"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1.2 gigabytes", "unit"=>"gigabytes"}]}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>The Natural History of the American Known Dancer was an experimental, leaderless group of dance improvisation formed in February 1972 by Barbara Lloyd Dilley. Originally formed to perform at the Whitney Museum of American Art in April 1972, the group became a vital part of the 112 Greene Street artistic community. Dancers and choreographers associated with the group included Carmen Beuchat, Suzanne Harris, Cynthia Hedstrom, Rachel Lew, Barbara Lloyd Dilley, and Judith Padow.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The series holds documentation and photographs that details the history, performances, and rehearsals of the experimental dance group, The Natural History of the American Known Dancer.</p> <p>Documentation consists of files on the group's history, press and reviews, as well as promotional flyers, cards, and posters.</p> <p>The photographs portray dancer portraits, various rehearsals, and performances at downtown New York City locations, including the 112 Greene Street Gallery and Saint Mark's Church.</p> <p>A notebook, titled <span class=\"title\">Intervals</span>, contains Hydler's documentation of the group's first rehearsal leading up to their 1972 debut at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Additionally, the series includes Hydler's hand-painted portraits of the dancers.</p>"}
- arrangement
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{"value"=>"<p>The series is arranged chronologically into Documentation and Photographs.</p>"}
- date_start
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1970
- keydate
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1970
- date_end
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1979
- date_inclusive_start
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1970
- date_inclusive_end
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1979
- extent_statement
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0.84 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 oversize folder). 1.2 gigabytes (89 computer files)