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Margot Mink Colbert Papers

Identifier

MS-00901

Abstract

The Margot Mink Colbert Papers (approximately 1959-2018) are comprised of materials that represent Colbert's career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor. The materials span Colbert's career as a dancer in New York City at The Juilliard School, instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The materials in this collection also document Colbert's teaching career as well as her professional studio Ballet Mink. The materials include press and promotional materials about performances choreographed by Colbert within the United States as well as other countries including Russia and Denmark. The collection also include recordings of Colbert's choreographed performances.

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Margot Mink Colbert oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02182

Abstract

Oral history interview with Margot Mink Colbert conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 11, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Colbert discusses her Jewish heritage and her background in ballet dancing. She also talks about “Transitions Trilogy,” her original story of Jewish immigration into New York and Jewish contributions to mainstream media, all expressed through dance.

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Photographs taken by Per Morten Abrahamsen of Margot Mink Colbert and Ballet Mink performances, 1996 to 2008

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 41

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Recordings of Ballet Mink performances, Margot Mink Colbert, students, and others performing at UNLV and international festivals, 1995 to 2010

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: Box 42, Box 43, Box 44, Box 45, Box 46, Box 47, Box 49, Box 48

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2022 Addition

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

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Personal calendars and planners, possibly 1988 to 1998

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: Box 15

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Colbert Edinburgh Fringe Festival scrapbook, 2002

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 27

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Choreography work samples, festival performances, approximately 1996 to 2001

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: Box 19

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UNLV teaching materials, awards and grants, approximately 1993 to 2000

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Margot Mink Colbert Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00901
Collection Name: Margot Mink Colbert Papers
Box/Folder: Box 07

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