Michigan Dance Archives: Leslie O'Day Benyo Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP002453
Benyo's papers include items such as dance programs, photos of dancers, newsletters, emails, souvenir booklets, clippings, certificates, and testimonials.
Important Subjects: O’Day School of Dance
Important Names: Leslie O’Day Benyo
Important Subjects: O’Day School of Dance
Important Names: Leslie O’Day Benyo
Dates
- 1966 - 2013
Creator
- Benyo, Leslie O'Day (Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.
Extent
.75 Linear Feet (1 OS)
Abstract
Leslie O'Day Benyo was the owner and artistic director of the O’Day School of Dance in Detroit from 1982-2010. A ballet student and performer from 1958-1998, O'Day Benyo has taught at various schools and special events in the Detroit area since 1973. She was also a member of the Cecchetti Council of America, an organization dedicated to teaching standards for ballet.
Benyo's papers include items such as dance programs, photos of dancers, newsletters, emails, souvenir booklets, clippings, certificates, and testimonials.
Benyo's papers include items such as dance programs, photos of dancers, newsletters, emails, souvenir booklets, clippings, certificates, and testimonials.
History
Leslie O'Day Benyo was the owner and artistic director of the O’Day School of Dance in Detroit from 1982-2010. A ballet student and performer from 1958-1998, O'Day Benyo has taught at various schools and special events in the Detroit area since 1973. She was also a member of the Cecchetti Council of America, an organization dedicated to teaching standards for ballet.
Arrangement
Material has been minimally arranged and reflects its original order as acquired by the Archives. Subjects may be dispersed throughout the entire collection.
Acquisition
The papers were donated to the Reuther Library by Leslie O’Day Benyo on September 27, 2013.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Gavin Strassel on January 21, 2014. Revised by Aimee Ergas, July 18, 2018.
Creator
- Benyo, Leslie O'Day (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Michigan Dance Archives: Leslie O'Day Benyo Papers
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Gavin Strassel
- Date
- 2014-01-21
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Revision Statements
- 2018-07-18: Inventory added by Aimee Ergas
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA