Lee Connor Papers
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-078
Scope and Content Note
This collection houses papers and recordings from the files of late UNM Dance Department chair Lee Connor. It contains records of the UNM Dance Department, including a brief history, and articles, news clippings, awards, performance programs, photographs, and audio and video tapes documenting Connor’s career as a dancer, dance educator, and choreographer. A pair of Connor’s ballet shoes is also included.
Dates
- 1973-1996
Creator
- Connor, Lee (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print and photographic material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Note
Lee Connor was born October 21, 1947, in Derry, New Hampshire. He was a professor of Dance at UNM from 1976 until his death in 1987. At the time of his death he was the coordinator of the Dance Program of the Department of Theatre and Dance. He held a BA in English with a minor in Theatre from the State University of New York at Binghamton and earned his MA in Fine Arts from New York University School for the Arts in 1976. Connor was the founder of Danzantes, a dance company based in Albuquerque, and helped found the Contemporary Dance Alliance. As a nationally known dancer and choreographer, he often toured the Western United States, performing duet concerts with Lorn MacDougal and was honored with fellowships and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New Mexico Arts Division.
Extent
4 Cubic Feet (4 Boxes)
Abstract
This collection houses papers and recordings from the files of late UNM Dance Department chair Lee Connor. It contains records of the UNM Dance Department, performance programs, photographs, and audio and video tapes documenting Connor’s career as a dancer, dance educator, and choreographer.
Creator
- Connor, Lee (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Lee Connor Papers, 1973-1996
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451