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Six Wilson College student perform as a group in the Orchesis dance troupe in 1960. Three dancers in the back row are in jumpsuits, dancers in the front row wear dresses.

Wilson students rehearse an Orchesis dance troupe performance.

Wilson College student performs a Bharatanatyam.

Wilson College student stretches before a dress rehearsal with Orchesis.

Wilson College students and Orchesis members train as a quartet on stage in different coloured leotards.

Wilson students perform "the Cocktail Party" at an Orchesis dress rehearsal.

Three Wilson College student perform as a trio in the Orchesis dance troupe in white dresses, 1964.

A group of Wilson College students and Orchesis members performance a group dance with props such as LPs, a broom, and a light.

A dress rehearsal for the Orchesis production entitled "Carmina Burana" that was likely set to the scenic cantata composed by Carl Orff in 1935 and 1936, based on 24 poems from the medieval collection of the same name.

The junior chapter of Wilson College's Orchesis performs "Prelude... To a Party".

Wilson College students and Orchesis members perform "Dark Vision."

Orchesis members practice their barre work.

Phoebe Balsley Neville, American choreographer, dancer, educator, and member of Wilson College's class of 1963 performs on March 10, 1962 as a guest.

A 1961-1962 dance performance of Wilson College's Orchesis dance troupe, including nine dancers in different poses.

Four unidentified women dance in pairs on Wilson College's campus in the 1950's.

"A dance recital on an outdoor stage along the banks of the Conococheague was presented last (Monday) night at Wilson College as the concluding even of Class Day.

L.T.R. Betty Higgins '40, Pottsville; Frances Farrell '42, Wilkes-Barre; Helen…

"A dance recital on an outdoor stage along the banks of the Conococheague."

A dance trio from Wilson College's Orchesis.
Written caption on back of photo: "L-R Mary Jane Townsend '47, unidentified, Mary Caughey '48"

Wilson College's Orchesis students rehearse, three rows are seated on the floor, with their arms extended to their left.

"1st Row: Carolyn Buck '54, Sue Yeya '53, Sidney Johnson '54, Eleanor Stiles '54, Joyana Loree '55.
2nd Row: Mary Bowers…

Five members of Wilson College's Orchesis practice a November, 1940 performance.

Two members of Wilson College's Orchesis dance wearing bunny costumes.

Six Wilson College students point towards the camera as pairs in "Being for the Benefit of Beatrice" as a part of the Orchesis dance troupe.

Six Wilson College students perform in "Being for the Benefit of Beatrice" as a part of the Orchesis dance troupe.

Wilson College students perform in "Mobile" as the Orchesis dance troupe.

Wilson College students perform in "Mobile" as the Orchesis dance troupe.

Wilson College student perform as a duo in "Satori" as a part of the Orchesis dance troupe.

Group shot of Afro-Am club of Wilson College

Group shot of Afro-Am club of Wilson College

Group shot of Afro-Am club of Wilson College

1986 photo in the Conocheague.

Jean Stapleton giving her speech at Wilson College's graduation in 1997.

Billboard supplement entitled "The Black Arts."

A photograph from "Quiet Demonstration" in Public Opinion.