Henry Ford’s Dance Revival and Fiddle Contests:
Myth and Reality
File: Henry Ford Dance Revival.pdf
Title
Henry Ford’s Dance Revival and Fiddle Contests:
Myth and Reality
Myth and Reality
Subject
General - Dance and Culture
Description
Square dance enthusiasts generally know something of the important role played by Henry Ford in encouraging an American square dance revival. This lengthy article by Paul M. Gifford examines this story in more detail and provides a more nuanced view than is commonly presented of Ford's actions and motivations.
Creator
Paul M. Gifford
Source
Journal of the Society for American Music (2010) Volume 4, Number 3, pp. 307–338.
Date Created
2010
Temporal Coverage
1900-1930
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