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Title
D8137-2
Date(s)
- 1939-04-13 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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On April 13, 1939, Ted Shawn and his company of male dancers performed at Jason Lee. Interested spectators in their "smart spring ensembles" were Lillian (Mrs. Robert M.) Jackson, Shannon Smith and Alta (Mrs. George H.) Raleigh. Divinity student Shawn had taken up dance as therapy after a bout with diphtheria left him temporarily paralyzed. He discovered a passion for dance that would guide the remainder of his life. He was one of the early pioneers of 20th century modern dance. (T. Times, 4/15/1939, p. 7)
Jackson, Lillian; Smith, Shannon; Raleigh, Alta; Women--Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1930-1940; Events--Tacoma--1930-1940;