Dance Photograph Collection, 1906-1970

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Summary

Title:
Dance Photograph Collection,
Dates:
1906-1970
Abstract:
The Dance Photograph Collection is comprised of publicity images, taken by commercial photographers and stamped with credit lines. Items date from 1906 to 1970. The images, all silver gelatin, document the repertoires of six major companies; choreographers' original works, primarily in modern and post-modern dance; and individual, internationally known dancers in some of their significant roles. The UCI Library created the Dance Photograph Collection by combining purchased items with photographs donated by Olga Maynard.
Extent:
5 document boxes 2
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Dance Photograph Collection. MS-P 21. Special Collections and Archives, The UCI Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

The Dance Photograph Collection is comprised of publicity images, taken by commercial photographers and stamped with credit lines. Items date from 1906 to 1970. The images, all silver gelatin, document the repertoires of six major companies; choreographers' original works, primarily in modern and post-modern dance; and individual, internationally known dancers in some of their significant roles.

The collection is organized into three series: 1. Dance Companies, 2. Individual Choreographers, and 3. Individual Dancers.

Acquisition information:
The UCI Library created the Dance Photograph Collection by combining purchased items with photographs donated by Olga Maynard.
Processing information:

Roger Berry compiled and arranged the collection during the 1970's and 1980's. Fully processed by Emma Kheradyar in July 1997. Guide edited by Laura Clark Brown.

Physical description:
Number of containers: Linear feet:

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Emma Kheradyar.
Date Prepared:
© 1997
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from WordPerfect. Date of source: July 1997. Machine-readable finding aid created by James Ryan

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and University Archives.

Preferred citation:

Dance Photograph Collection. MS-P 21. Special Collections and Archives, The UCI Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947
spcoll@uci.libanswers.com
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