{"value"=>"<p>The Programs and Playbills series contains theater playbills, dance programs, flyers, and concert handbills dating from 1900 to the 1980s. The majority of the programs are organized by decade. These document not only the hundreds of dance performances that Martin reviewed over the years, but also his interest in theater and other art forms. Following the date arrangement are programs of selected dancers, dance companies and dance venues. These programs provide a glimpse into the sheer volume of dance performances Martin attended during his career, as well as his efforts to attend not just major performances but minor works by up and coming dancers and companies.</p> <p>The folders dated before 1930 contain playbills from the Chicago Little Theater, where Martin often performed as an actor. He is credited as Jack Martin.</p> <p>The dance programs demonstrate a diverse range of dance interests. Represented performers include Argentinita, Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, Anna Pavlova, Pearl Primus, Ruth St. Denis, and many other well known dancers. Arranged alphabetically and by date.</p>"}