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The Background Materials series, (.10 linear feet, 1967-1999), includes a curriculum vitae with a chronological list of Sparling's choreographic works through the year 1999, a journal written while he was on tour in the Soviet Union in 1973, news clippings, and other biographical materials.

In the Choreography series, (.20 linear feet, 1982-1999), are notes and sketches for several choreographic works by Sparling. The works represented--including "Delirium Waltz," "Seven Enigmas" and "Travelogue"--are all from the 1990s, except for "A Fearful Symmetry," which was first performed in 1981. The materials are arranged alphabetically by title.

The Correspondence series, (.10 linear feet, 1979-1998), primarily contains letters written by Sparling to his mother, and postcards sent to his family while he was on tour. The letters cover the years from his first at Interlochen in 1966 through 1999, and include personal insights and descriptions of people, performances, and life on tour.

The Meeting Minutes and Agendas series (5.5 linear feet, 1979-2003) contains meeting minutes, agendas, and meeting materials. Meetings occur monthly, and these materials provide excellent insight into the management and administration of the UCUCA.

The Reports series (3.2 linear feet, 1979-2003) consists of reports made by the UCUCA to the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and federal agencies. Also included are inspection reports of the animal care facilities made by the USDA. The Reports series is an excellent place to find detailed information about the animal care facilities located at the University of Michigan and their functions.