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:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

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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Ruth Kriehn taught dance at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 1953-1978.

The collection contains three binders. The first binder mainly focuses on Mary Wigman and the school; the second binder focuses on other teachers at the school, classes and students, and includes impressions and stories of East Berlin; and the third binder mainly contains pictures of and articles about Mary Wigman.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• Milwaukee Modern Dance Council Records. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 161.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Ruth Kriehn donated the collection to the Archives sometime before 1996.

Processing Information

Christel T. Maass processed the collection at the Archives in November 1996.

Box   1 Volume   2	Teachers, Classes, Students, 1951-1973, undated
Box   1 Volume   1	Wigman, Mary, 1947-1954, undated
Box   1 Volume   3	Wigman, Mary, Articles, 1932-1966, undated