Collection number: MC 300
Size:
(1 box)
(0.2 cu.ft.)
About Marlys S. Waller
Marlys S. Waller is the co-author of the classic folk dance text Dance A While. Before this she helped found the early western square dance magazine Foot ‘n Fiddle in Texas during the 1940s. During the mid 20th century she became friends with caller Ralph Page. Waller later moved to Seattle, Washington.
About the Marlys Waller and Ralph Page Correspondence
This collection consists of approximately 20 letters between author Marlys S. Waller and New Hampshire dance caller Ralph Page. They are mostly related to updates between the 3rd and 4th editions of Dance A While, and cover dance history and style in detail. Several draft copies of the contra dance chapter from the book are included. Since Waller and Page were close friends, there is substantial commentary on travels, mutual acquaintances, music, current affairs, and the like.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open.
Copyright Notice
Contents of this collection are governed by U.S. copyright law. For questions about publication or reproduction rights, contact Special Collections staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], [Folder number if known], [Box number], Marlys Waller and Ralph Page Correspondence, 1952-1984, MC 300, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Gift of the creator, 2016
Custodial History
This collection was transfered from the creator to Special Collections via David Millstone, 2016.
Related Material
MC 92 Ralph Page Papers, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire
Separated Material
4-5 redundant copies of letters were separated and originals retained.
Collection Arrangement
Arrangement is chronological.
Collection Contents
| Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Ralph Page Institute syllabus, Seattle, 1952 | |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Letters, 1963-1967 | |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Letters, 1973-1976 | |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Letters, 1981-1984 and undated | |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Revision notes for Dance A While: Chapter VII: Contra Fundamentals | |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Dance A While: 1948 edition essay by Ralph Page | |
