Dance cards and tango cutouts, 1886-1927

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Summary

Abstract:
This collection comprises 15 dance cards and 4 decorative tango dancer cutouts.
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet (1 box)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Dance Cards and Tango Cutouts. MS-P074. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection comprises 15 dance cards and 4 decorative tango dancer cutouts. It includes dance cards from high school promenades, fraternity and sorority dances, and community social dances and balls. The dance cards include evening programs with the order of specific ballroom dances. Some cards list only the order of the dances, while others are more complex; listing the dances, songs, musicians, caterers, host and hostesses, and additional organizational information. Many dance cards feature the names of male dance partners, presumably filled in by the original owner of the dance card, as well as attached pencils and tassels. The collection also includes 4 tango cut outs that appear to be decorative.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged alphabetically by form.

Physical description:
Some dance cards have small tears from use. Materials have been placed in protective Mylar sheets and foldered in acid-free folders.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.

Preferred citation:

Dance Cards and Tango Cutouts. MS-P074. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947
spcoll@uci.libanswers.com
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