Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Alexandra Danilova collection, 1920-2000 |
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| Span Dates | 1920-2000 |
| Call No. | ML31.D37 |
| Creator | Danilova, Alexandra, 1907-1997 |
| Extent | 4,500 items |
| Extent | 46 containers |
| Extent | 30 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material in English |
| Location | Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. |
| Finding Aid Permalink | Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu006004 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2003682041 |
| Summary | Correspondence, writings, including a typescript of Danilova's memoirs titled Choura: The Memoirs of Alexandra Danilova, speeches and lectures, programs, printed material, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, artwork, photographs, and other papers relating to Danilova's career in dance primarily as a teacher at the School of American Ballet. Also includes material from her years with the de Basil Ballets Russes and the Denham Ballet Russe and from her touring company, Great Moments of Ballet. |