Ruth Louise Kriehn Papers, 1951-1973

Summary Information

Title: Ruth Louise Kriehn Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1951-1973

Creator:
  • Kriehn, Ruth Louise
Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 94

Quantity: .4 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:
Archival Location:
UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:
This collection mainly documents Ruth Kriehn's time at the Mary Wigman School of Dance in Berlin from 1951 to 1952 and her friendship with and admiration for Mary Wigman, a world-famous modern dance pioneer. Included are Kriehn's typed memoirs, letters from Wigman to Kriehn, and photographs of Wigman. Articles and newspaper clippings about Wigman are also included in the collection. The collection also contains some information about other teachers at the Wigman School, including Margret Dietz. Of particular interest are the war stories from those at the school and the descriptions of life in Berlin after the war.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0094
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