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The PHOTOGRAPHS series (one linear foot and one oversize box) includes prints, negatives, and slides. Photographs are divided into five categories: Sparling Choreography, Other Choreographers, Studio Shots, Non-Dance Photographs, and Oversize Photographs. The photographs are described by choreographer, title, type of photograph (performance, rehearsal, studio shot, head shot, or non-dance photograph), names of the performers (if applicable), location, date and photographer (if known). The numbers of prints, negatives and slides are also listed.

The final series is POSTERS, (20 linear feet, 1974-1994). Included are a number of posters from various performances by Sparling or of one of his works. They are dated from 1974 to 1994. Also included in this series are thirteen oversized drawings. The drawings are mainly artist's sketches in pastel, ink, and watercolors that were later used for program covers.

The series, Programs (.25 linear feet, 1961-2001), contains an incomplete set of performance programs for events at which Sparling performed, or performances of his works by other dancers. The programs are dated 1961 through 2001, and include programs from Sparling's early performances with the violin. Most contain program notes, and biographical information about the performers.

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.