Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical note
- Conditions Governing Access note
- Processing Information note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
Sadie Bruce and Mary Bruce Dance Studio records
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Sadie Bruce and Mary Bruce Dance Studio records
- Identifier
- BMRC.DUSABLE.BRUCE_DANCE
- Repository
- DuSable Museum of African American History
- Language
- English
- Size
- 1.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1948-1976
- Creator
- Bruce, Mary
- Creator
- Bruce, Sadie
Biographical note
Sadie Bruce and her sister, Mary Bruce, each operated their own dance schools in Bronzeville. Sadie Bruce's dance studio was located at 54th and Calumet; Mary Bruce's was at 58th and South Parkway. The schools gave dance and music training to thousands of Bronzeville youth, and helped build public awareness of dance and music in the Black community.
Conditions Governing Access note
Access to this collection is restricted; please contact the holding institution for details.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 August 3 by Lisa Calahan and Beergis Jules.