Winfield Niblo Explained

Winfield Puntenney Niblo (August 5, 1912March 8, 2007) was an American educator best known for his promotion of traditional square dancing in Japan after World War II.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Recognition

Niblo was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, in 1982.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Culver. Virginia. 2007-03-23. Educator saw dance as door to equality. 2021-10-07. The Denver Post. en-US.
  2. Earns . Lane . 'Dancing People Are Happy People': Square Dancing and Democracy in Occupied Japan . Crossroads: A Journal of Nagasaki History and Culture . 1994 . 2 . 7 October 2021 . 0919-6102.
  3. News: Lambert . Tom . Japs Square Dance 'Like Virginians' . 18 October 2021 . . . 13 April 1949 . 4. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Educator Says U.S. Must Help Foreign Nations Or Lose Them To Red Bait . 18 October 2021 . . 7 March 1958 . 1,12. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: American Dance Big Hit in Nippon . 18 October 2021 . . . 11 December 1947 . 3 . Newspapers.com.
  6. Web site: Chuang. Tamara. 2017-01-25. When an emperor is grateful: Coloradan awarded The Order of the Rising Sun. 2021-10-07. The Denver Post. en-US.

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