Miami in Ottawa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Moscelyne Larkin
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2015
1. Moscelyne Larkin Marker
Moscelyne Larkin, a Native American, began her dancing career as a small child on the Coleman stage. At the age of fifteen she joined the Original Ballet Russe as a soloist and then a ballerina, touring throughout the world. She and her husband Roman formed the Tulsa Civic Ballet and School, now called the Tulsa Ballet Theatre. She is one of the world famous "Five Indian Ballerinas". She and the four others helped the world recognize the professional talent in ballet dance in America and helped establish the New York Ballet Company. Larkin was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1978.
Erected by Coleman Theatre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Native Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 36° 52.609′ N, 94° 52.669′ W. Marker is in Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa County. Marker is on Main Street (Route 66) (U.S. 69) south of 2nd Avenue NW, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the Coleman Theatre Celebrity Park Wall of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 North Main Street, Miami OK 74354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Froman (here, next to this marker); Steve & Cassie Gaines (here,
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Also see . . .
1. Moscelyne Larkin Obituary. New York Times website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Coleman Theatre. Theater website homepage (Submitted on March 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Coleman Theatre Celebrity Park Wall of Fame
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
3. Coleman Theatre Celebrity Park Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
4. Coleman Theatre
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
