Jay C. Anderson papers, 1976-2013
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Summary
- Creator:
- Anderson, Jay C. (Jay Carl), 1956-2013
- Abstract:
- Jay C. Anderson (1956-2013) was the photographer for the American Dance Festival from 1978 to 1994. This collection contains documents, slides, negatives, and prints pertaining to ADF performances and student classes during Jay Anderson's tenure as photographer for the American Dance Festival.
- Extent:
- 19 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Material in English and Japanese
- Collection ID:
- ADF.014
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains documents, slides, negatives, and prints pertaining to ADF performances and student classes during Jay Anderson's tenure as photographer for the American Dance Festival.
- Biographical / historical:
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Jay C. Anderson (1956-2013) was the photographer for the American Dance Festival from 1978 to 1994. Born in Utica, New York, Anderson graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in history from Duke University in 1978.
At Duke, he acted as photo editor for the student daily newspaper, The Chronicle and eventually became editor of Duke's yearbook, The Chanticleer. Anderson photographed many Duke athletic events including basketball games and rugby matches.
Anderson's interest in dance developed when the American Dance Festival began its residency at Duke University in the summer of 1978.
- Acquisition information:
- The Jay C. Anderson Papers were received by the American Dance Festival Archives as a gift in 2015.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Alisha Jihn, July 2015
Encoded by Alisha Jihn, July 2015
Accession is described in this finding aid.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the American Dance Festival Archives at adf@americandancefestival.org
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
Please contact the American Dance Festival (adf@americandancefestival.org) to arrange for use of these materials.
Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright for official American Dance Festival administrative records is held by the American Dance Festival; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
- Before you visit:
- Materials from the ADF Archives may be viewed by appointment in the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library at Duke University. Visits may be arranged in advance by contacting the ADF archivist at adf@americandancefestival.org. Visitors will need to comply with Duke's registration and security policies.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Jay C. Anderson Papers, American Dance Festival Archives.