Lulu Sweigard – Letters and Interview

CV Mosby Rejection Letter 1950

Copy of a letter from the Educational Department of the CV Mosby Company rejecting Sweigard’s proposal to publish a revised edition of The Thinking Body.

Sweigard Letter to Barbara Clark 1957

This was a cover letter regarding Sweigard’s plans for an upcoming demonstration. Her text for the demonstration was evidently enclosed with the request that Clark and Joanne Emmons read it and provide comments. There is an interesting paragraph and handwritten note on the relationship between Todd’s work and “science.”

Second Sweigard Letter to Clark 1957

Letter From Sweigard providing Clark with instructions on how to work with an injured dancer that Sweigard referred to her care.

Sweigard Letter to John Hawkes 1963

In this letter, Sweigard responded to John Hawkes’ announcement of Barbara Clark’s publication of Let’s Enjoy Sitting, Standing and Walking in 1963.

Sweigard’s Instructions for Clark

Letter describing needs of student that Sweigard had referred to Clark; includes her reaction to one of Clark’s drawings. Date unknown but written on the New York University letterhead.

Sweigard Letter to Pamela Matt 1971

Letter responding to Pamela Matt’s request for Sweigard’s assistance with her graduate research project.

Sweigard Letter to Pamela Matt 1972

Follow-up letter to Pamela Matt regarding her request for Sweigard’s assistance with her research as a graduate student.

Verna Popken Interview 2004

Fritz Popken was the husband of Lulu Sweigard and assisted her with her research and writing. These notes are from a 2004 interview with Verna Popken, Fritz Popken’s second wife. They provide information about Dr. Popken’s role in Sweigard’s research and writing.