> Special Collections and Rare Books
History of Physical
Education and Dance Collection
This collection contains books dating from the 16th century
with emphasis on the 19th century in such areas as gymnastics, exercise for
girls and women, and healthful dress. Historically significant dance
treatises dating from the 17th century are complemented with a
20th-century collection of books and papers concerning movement education
and dance for children.
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This material may not be reproduced/republished in any format without the
expressed permission of Walter Clinton Jackson Library of the University of
North Carolina at Greensboro.
This page maintained by Carolyn Shankle.
Last updated September 30, 2002.