Olenka Gerdan-Zaklyns’ka papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, poems and and an article by Olena Gerdan-Zaklyns’ka, a Ukrainian ballet dancer and poet. There is also a book about Gerdan-Zaklyns’ka authored by Petro Marchenko.
Dates
- Creation: 1939 - 1964
Biographical / Historical
Olena Gerdan-Zaklynska (1916-1999) was a Ukrainian ballet dancer, dance instructor, and poet. Born in the Hutsulshchyna region, she studied dance in Lviv and Vienna before immigrating to Australia, where she established her own dance school. In 1948, she relocated to Toronto and later moved to the United States, continuing her work in dance education. Gerdan-Zaklynska was also a published poet, authoring the collection Rytmy polonyn (Rhythms of the Highlands). Details about her later life remain unclear.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Researchers may take photographs of archival items using hand-held cameras or smart phones without flash subject to restrictions. The responsibility to secure permissions from all relevant copyright owners rests with the patron. Please visit the main shevchenko.org website to view the full archives use policy.
Description Control
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Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Ukrainian
Abstract
The collection consists of correspondence, poems and article of Olena Gerdan-Zaklyns’ka (1916-1999), Ukrainian ballet dancer and poet. The collection also includes a book about Gerdan-Zaklyns’ka authored by Petro Marchenko.
- Date
- 2013
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives Repository