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| Creator: | Genée, Adeline, 1878-1970 |
| Title: | Adeline Genée Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1940 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | A letter by the Danish and British ballet dancer. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Library 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 http://scrc.syr.edu |
Dame Adeline Genée (1878-1970) was a Danish and British ballet dancer. She became famous in the early twentieth century, performing with ballet companies in London and New York.
The Adeline Genée Letter is a handwritten letter dated 1 Sep 1940 and sent by Genée from Bernardsville, New Jersey. It is addressed to Commander McCormick-Goodhart of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. During WWII, Genée came out of retirement to participate in various charitable war relief organizations. In the letter, she discusses plans for upcoming performances and events.
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Adeline Genée Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Library
Gift of Commander McCormick-Goodhart, 1961.
Created by: LMD
Date: 14 Apr 2010
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