"Dance in Pennsylvania: The Nation´s First Steps." December 11, 1982-February20, 1983, 1979-1983

Barbara Malinski explored the history of dance in Pennsylvania with an exhibition of 77 eighteenth- to twentieth-century objects, including drawings, prints, costumes, models, and photographs organized for the Pennsylvania Ballet. "Dance in Pennsylvania" was supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. These records document the agreement between the Museum and the Pennsylvania Ballet as well as the application for funding through the PHC. Further information includes internal documentation of the planning, implementation, and publicity for the show.