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Jessye Norman papers, 1881-2020

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BOX 3, 54, 72-73, 291-295 DF Photographs, circa 1952-2008
Four file units comprise this series. The first, Jessye Norman alone, contains headshots along with some candid photographs taken during philanthropic events or after performances. This file unit also contains photographs of artwork featuring Norman by an unidentified artist. The second, Jessye Norman with others, spans the 1950s through the 2000s. The third, performance photographs, contains images of Norman onstage during recitals and opera performances around the globe. These feature her performances in Japan, including Oedipus Rex, and a recital tour in Asia. Notable figures present are Seiji Ozawa and John Williams. The last file unit, miscellaneous, contains headshots from collaborative pianists and photographs of sets from the operas Oedipus Rex and The Makropulos Case.
Arranged by subject and chronologically therein.
Jessye Norman alone
BOX-FOLDER 291/9 circa 1952, 1960s
BOX-FOLDER 291/10 circa 1970s, 1980s
BOX-FOLDER 73/5 circa 1988-1989
Calendar of Atlanta Black History
BOX-FOLDER 292/1 1990-1991
BOX-FOLDER 292/2 1992 April, "Norman at Notre Dame" photoshoot
BOX-FOLDER 292/3 circa 1992-1993
Head shots
BOX-FOLDER 292/4 1993, Erwartung recording cover photoshoot
BOX-FOLDER 292/5 1995-1997
BOX-FOLDER 72/1 circa 1996
Photography by David Snider
BOX-FOLDER 292/6 1997, Kennedy Center Honors (photographs for approval)
BOX-FOLDER 72/2 Undated, France
Laid in: Menu
BOX-FOLDER 292/7-8 Undated
DF Undated
Digital ID: NormanJ_008
Photographs of artwork of Jessye Norman by an unknown artist
Jessye Norman with others
BOX-FOLDER 292/9 circa 1950s?, 1960s?
BOX-FOLDER 292/10 1970-1978
BOX-FOLDER 293/1 1970s
BOX-FOLDER 293/2 1980-1989
BOX-FOLDER 293/3 1988, Harvard Honorary Doctorate
BOX-FOLDER 293/4 1989, Paris bicentennial
BOX-FOLDER 3/8 circa 1970s, 1980s
BOX-FOLDER 293/5-6 1980s?
BOX-FOLDER 293/7 1990-1991
BOX-FOLDER 54/2 1991 December 6, Hamburg, post-recital?
BOX-FOLDER 294/1 1992-1995
BOX-FOLDER 294/2 1996-1997
BOX-FOLDER 294/3 1998-1999
BOX-FOLDER 294/4 1990s?
BOX-FOLDER 294/5 2000, 2007
Performances
BOX-FOLDER 294/6 1969, 1979
BOX-FOLDER 294/7 1980-1989
BOX-FOLDER 3/7 1984, Dido and Aenas, Opéra-Comique, Paris
BOX-FOLDER 294/8 1980s?
BOX-FOLDER 72/3 1989
Erwartung, Metropolitan Opera 1991 calendar
BOX-FOLDER 294/9 1990-1992
BOX-FOLDER 294/10 1992, Japan tour
BOX-FOLDER 294/11 1993-1998
BOX-FOLDER 295/1 1997, Michel Legrand session
BOX-FOLDER 295/2 1990s?
BOX-FOLDER 295/3 2002
BOX-FOLDER 295/4 Undated
Miscellaneous
BOX-FOLDER 295/7 Metropolitan Opera, Bluebeard's Castle and Erwartung, 1988-1989
Costume and set design
BOX-FOLDER 295/8-9 Miscellany, 1980s, 1992-2008 and undated
BOX-FOLDER 295/5 Musician bios and head shots: A-L, undated
BOX-FOLDER 295/6 Musician bios and head shots: M-Z, undated

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