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Katherine Dunham discusses her studies in dance anthropology

BROADCAST: Sep. 28, 1978 | DURATION: 00:40:07

Synopsis

Interviewing Katherine Dunham, anthropologist, choreographer, and dancer. Dunham discusses various subjects including Haitian Vodou, an African diasporic religion, and the importance of cultural dance. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 28, 1978

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
40 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Dance Anthropology & Sociology Advocacy Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Dancers Social Reformers Social Scientists

Tags

Dunham, Katherine--Interviews Dance--Anthropological aspects. Women anthropologists--United States--20th century--Interviews Choreographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Women dancers--United States--20th century--Interviews African WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Redfield, Robert, 1897-1958. Creole culture Haitian vodou Oungan (vodou priest) Malinowski, Bronislaw, 1884-1942 Joplin, Scott, 1868-1917 Cuba--Culture Haiti--Culture

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