Karyn J. Taylor Dance Theatre of Harlem collection, 1969-2022
Collection context
- Creator:
- Taylor, Karyn J.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet 3 document boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Photographs, press releases, press clippings, correspondence, office memos, programs, posters and other types of marketing materials.
- Biographical / historical:
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Karyn J. Taylor studied dance at the Dance Theatre of Harlem in the early 1970s. As a scholarship student, she was assigned to the Public Relations Office, where she worked a wide variety of publicity and fundraising projects, including the "Chicago Benefit" which brought together two longtime rivals of Chicago's Black business community: John J. Johnson of Johnson Publishing Company, and George Johnson, inventor of Afrosheen hair care products. She also wrote and edited the DTH quarterly newsletter. After leaving DTH in 1972, she continued to collect memorabilia related to the organization and its many endeavors.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
Martha Swope's copyright holder is the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Marbeth's copyright holder is ChromaDiverse, Inc., a 501 C-3 organization dedicated to helping arts organizations preserve their legacies.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Karyn J. Taylor Dance Theatre of Harlem Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu