Newberry Library - Mort Kessler interview and transcript, Chicago Dance History Project, August 8, 2017

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Title Mort Kessler interview and transcript, Chicago Dance History Project, August 8, 2017

Creator Chicago Dance History Project, Cutcher, Jenai, Lupa, Helene

Date August 8, 2017

Place Illinois--Chicago

Subjects Newberry Library

Biographical/Historical Note Mort Kessler began dancing with Gus Giordano after a chance encounter with Giordano's wife, Peg, in the Giordanos' downtown hair salon. Kessler was one of five founding members of Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC), originally named Dance Incorporated Chicago. Over 40 years later, he is still a part of the company, serving as a member of the GDC Advisory Board. (2024)

Format Oral histories (literary genre)

Archival Collection Title Chicago Dance History Project oral history interviews and records

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Call Number Dance MS CDHP

Rights Status In Copyright

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IIIF Resource Type Manifest

Unique Identifier NL12K32K

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