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Finding Aid: MS 520 - Ted Shawn Papers
No full textThe Ted Shawn Papers collection contains materials and information on the life of Ted Shawn, Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers, Jacob’s Pillow and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festivals, various Dance Schools created by Ted Shawn and Jacob’s Pillow, including the University of the Dance, and the connection between Ted Shawn and Springfield College. Materials include newspaper and magazine articles; photographs of Ted Shawn and of dancers at Jacob’s Pillow; brochures and programs from various shows, festivals, and schools; promotional materials such as flyers and special bulletins; labanotation and sheet music from various dances created and choreographed by Ted Shawn; a VHS tape of “The Men Who Danced: Ted Shawn & His Men Dancers;” letters and writings by Ted Shawn; and Correspondence between Springfield College, Ted Shawn, and Jacob’s Pillow.
Of particular importance are documents written by Ted Shawn outlining his philosophy of Dance, including a typed copy of an article titled “Dancing for Men” and a series of newspaper articles written for the Boston Herald newspaper and published in 27 segments between April 7 and June 9, 1936. There are also many programs and flyers for some of the earliest shows where Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers performed, including one on the famous series of performances held at the Boston Repertory Theater in March of 1933. Finally there are various publications that contain Labanotation and sheet music of the dances and music created by Ted Shawn and Jess Meeker, including 16 dances in 16 rhythms.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Credo by Ted Shawn
No full textThis eight page document titled Credo. It was written by Ted Shawn, who has also signed it on the back of the cover page. It is basically a written statement by Ted Shawn about his beliefs regarding dance.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Ted Shawn "Paean"
No full textA photograph of Ted Shawn Performing. He is leaping up with both his arms pointing to the sky on his right. There are trees on the background of the photograph. This photograph portrays the performance of a play called "Paean" inspired by the Greek prototype. With the music of Arnold Bax, the play was a mix of antique flavor using modern movement.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584.A caption on the back reads: "Ted Shawn Paean"
Ted Shawn portrait
No full textA side view portrait photograph of Ted Shawn wearing a white shirt and looking to the right.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Ted Shawn as St. Francis of Assisi
No full textA photograph of Ted Shawn performing as Saint Francis of Assisi. Mr. Shawn is kneeling in a praying position facing the left side of the photograph.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584.A caption on the back reads: "Ted Shawn "A study of St. Francis of Assisi"
"Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers" (1935)
No full textA newspaper article titled "Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers: Auspices Associated Students, C.S.C.E. - Dancing Good Training for Football Players." The article appeared in the Eaton Herald (Colorado) in 1935. The newspaper article describes how dancing can be beneficial for athletes, in particular Football. It also talks about how Ted Shawn taught a dancing course at Springfield College (back then called International YMCA College) in 1933.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Pamphlet in memory of Ted Shawn
No full textA pamphlet of a cultural affairs program in memory of Ted Shawn. The program was offered by Springfield College on April 24, 1972. The program depicts on its first page a photograph of Ted Shawn in “Credo” and on its second page it lists the program, including addresses by Dr. Wilbert E. Locklin, president of Springfield College and the showing of documentaries about Ted Shawn.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Ted Shawn with his arm raised
No full textA photograph of Ted Shawn posing with his arm raised with his eyes closed. He is bare chested. There are marks and writing on the photographic print that may have been used in a mock-up for a publication.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Development of 'American Ballets', by Ted Shawn (April 28, 1936)
No full textAn article titled "Development of 'American Ballets' is Discussed Today by Ted Shawn" written by Ted Shawn and published by the Boston Herald in April 28, 1936. This article is the tenth in a series of 27 articles about dancing written by Ted Shawn and published between April 7 and June 9, 1936 by the Boston Herald. This article focuses on the development of the American Ballet. Shawn then goes to explain how American Ballet was influenced by Russian, Italian and French influences, and the importance of the Hartford group in the American Ballet.For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584
Ted Shawn in cap and gown (June 1936)
No full textA photograph of Ted Shawn in a cap and gown. The photograph was taken for his honorary Master's degree in Humanics given to him in 1936 by Springfield College for his outstanding achievements in Dance. The photograph is signed by Ted Shawn, and was given to Charles Weckwerth, Professor and Class of 1931 of Springfield College. The signature on the photograph is "To "Chic" & Mary from their friend, Ted Shawn June 1936."For biographical information on Ted Shawn, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/584.On back is written "Shapiro Studio. 37 North Street. Pittsfield, Mass.
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