- Call number
- (S) *MGZMD 449
- Physical description
- .82 linear feet (1 box, 7 volumes)
- Preferred Citation
Mary Wigman photographs, (S) *MGZMD 449. Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library.
- Repository
- Jerome Robbins Dance Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Mary Wigman (1886-1973) was a German dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She is recognized as one of the founders of modern dance, and as a pioneer of expressionist dance. Her early performances were silent or danced with percussion only. The photographs and postcards in this collection document a portion of Wigman's works from the period 1926 to 1947. The photographs are presented in accordion style photo albums and are of Wigman dancing solo. The postcards mostly depict solo work, but include two group performances.
Administrative information
Custodial history
The photograph books and postcards were part of a collection owned by Margaret Dietz (who was a memeber of Wigman's dance company). Upon her death in 1972, the collection was divided and the items described here were given to Judith Mirus. The material was then passed on to Colleen Callahan.
Source of acquisition
Donated by Tom Kanthak, Judith Mirus, and Colleen Callahan, 2005.
Processing information
Compiled by Amelia Carlin, 2016.
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Location
Jerome Robbins Dance DivisionNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
Third Floor
Access to materials
Request an in-person research appointment.Conditions Governing Use
The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Dance Division at dance@nypl.org.