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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

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.

Related Archival Material

University of New Mexico. College of Fine Arts. Theatre Arts Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico.

Creator

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