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Lundahl, Vera

 Person

Biography

Vera L. (Duerschner) Lundahl earned her B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1950, her M.S. from the University of Illinois in 1954, and her Ph.D. from Texas Woman's University in 1983. Lundahl taught Physical Education for Women at the Municipal University of Omaha from 1950 through 1954, before moving to Wayne State University as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Professor Lundahl returned to OU/UNO in 1965 for the remainder of her career, until her retirement in 1994. As head of the dance program at UNO, she was involved with productions by UNO dance groups Orchesis and The Moving Company, the latter of which she founded in the early 1970s. She also did extensive research on choreographers, particularly Alwin Nikolais.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Reflections in Time: Interview with Vera Lundahl, 1990

 Item
Identifier: UNO-0021-rfit-vera-lundahl
Scope and Contents In 1990, Vera Lundahl, University of Nebraska at Omaha Professor (1950-1954; 1965-1994) of Health, Physical Education, & Recreation, was interviewed by Paul Borge for Reflections in Time. Professor Vera Lundahl received a B.S. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.S. (1954) from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. (1983) from Texas Women's University in Denton, TX. Lundahl was an Instructor (1950-1954) of Physical Education for Women at the Municipal University of Omaha...
Dates: 1990
Found in: University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections / UNO Media Collection / UNO Interview Series / Reflections in Time

Vera Lundahl Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UNO-0001
Scope and Contents The collection includes material produced by Vera Lundahl throughout her life, printed material, and personal material. Works produced by Vera Lundahl throughout her life, from student papers to published works, include both print articles and VHS videos. In some cases, drafts as well as finished works are included. Print materials related to dance productions at University of Nebraska at Omaha during Lundahl's tenure, include programs, mailers, flyers, posters, correspondence, news...
Dates: 1909-1996
Found in: University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections

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