Patricia E. Powers Jones papers, 1916-1974
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Summary
- Abstract:
- Patricia Edison Powers Jones (1924-2011) was born in Waterbury, CT. Jones attended Bennington College, graduating in 1946 with a BA in Social Science. She moved to Chapel Hill, NC, in 1957. Powers was an avid supporter of American Dance Festival until her death in 2011. Collection includes photographs, programs, clippings, books, and musical and choreographic scores.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Collection ID:
- ADF.021
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes photographs, programs, clippings, books, and musical and choreographic scores.
- Biographical / historical:
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Patricia Edison Powers Jones (1924-2011) was born in Waterbury, CT. Jones attended Bennington College, performing with Bennington College Dance Group under the direction of William Bales and Martha Hill. She graduated in 1946 with a BA in Social Science. Upon graduation, Jones performed at 92nd St Y in New York City with Ethel Winter before moving to Chapel Hill, NC, in 1957. In Chapel Hill, Jones became one of the "Modern Dancers of Chapel Hill" with Foster Fitzsimmons, Dot Silver, Denny Lyon, Nina Wallace, Anna Coxhead, and more. Jones taught dance throughout the community at UNC Dance Theatre, New Performing Dance Company, and Bonds Dance Studio. Powers was an avid supporter of American Dance Festival until her death in 2011.
- Acquisition information:
- Received by ADF Archives as a gift in 2018.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Adrienne San Diego, June 2022.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Collection is open for research.
Please contact the American Dance Festival Archives (adf@americandancefestival.org) to arrange for use of these materials.
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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], Patricia E. Powers Jones papers, 1940-1974, American Dance Festival Archives.
- Permalink:
- https://idn.duke.edu/ark:/87924/m1g45w