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Photograph album containing programmes of recitals by pupils of Burchill School of Dancing at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, with related press cuttings and black and white photographs of Clarke between the ages of 8 and 24. The first images depict Clarke in the garden of her home, posing in costume after each performance. Later images feature Clarke during performances with her fellow dancers, including Ethel Ormston, Albert Regent and Clarke's dancing partner Barry Drumm. The images relate to performances given in June 1946, June 1948, November 1950, February 1953, May 1956, April 1958, May 1960 and June 1962. Also contained in the album are press cuttings relating to Clarke's first television appearance in December 1961. Fragile, with several loose items.

Photocopies of certificates issued to Barbara Clarke.

Photocopies of contracts and correspondence, mostly between Barbara Clarke and RTÉ

DVD containing digital images as JPEG, PDF and Word files of all items listed in this catalogue with some additional material, including Clarke's birth certificate, driving license and insurance forms; images of her dancing pins and medals; and press cuttings and photographs not found elsewhere in the collection.

DVD containing digital images as JPEG-files of the contents of N48/1/1-3.

Photocopies of correspondence between Barbara Clarke and RTÉ, including her original letter of application for a position of dancer on Irish television. Also photocopies of related contracts and payment notices, mostly concerning the programme Shall We Dance?.

Photocopy of a certificate issued by the National Association of Teachers of Dancing for Barbara Clarke having satisfied examiners in her technique and general knowledge of modern ballroom dancing and admitted a member. Also see N48/3/2.

Photocopy of a certificate issued by the All Ireland Board of Ballroom Dancing for Barbara Clarke having satisfied the examiners in her technique and general knowledge of modern ballroom dancing an admitted a member.

Photocopy of a certificate issued by the Royal Academy of Dancing for Barbara Clarke having passed the elementary examination of the Academy and elected a student member.

Photocopy of a certificate issued by the All Ireland Board of Ballroom Dancing for Barbara Clarke having satisfied the examiners in her technique and general knowledge of Latin American dancing and admitted an associate member.