Historical Archive

During its existence, the Foundation has acquired an extensive collection of historical materials related to Isadora’s life and work, largely through donations and gifts. Our archival collection includes an assortment  of fine art comprised of over 70 works, among them rare historical textiles, photographs, and personal papers. They also house the Foundation’s institutional history of programs, collaborations, video, film, and photo documentation of Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company. The collection includes unique materials from second and third-generation Duncan dancers, such as correspondence, rare programs, papers, photographs and drawings. The Foundation is also extremely fortunate to have acquired Isadora’s technique notebook, written in her own hand, as well as first edition and rare books. Archival-quality storage materials ensure the longevity of these objects and materials for future use as part of exhibitions and for merchandising purposes. Through on-going conservation, these treasures of the Duncan legacy is made available for research for years to come.