Writings
Conditions Governing Access
The Adolph Bolm Collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Scope and Content Note
The Writings series contains unpublished documents about Bolm by various authors, including notes and drafts for a Bolm biography by Rosalind Shaffer de Mille. The series also includes Bolm’s recollections of his education in St. Petersburg as told to Vera Carpary, and memories meant to be used in a film by Anna Leontovich. In addition, there is material written by de Mille about a film project on Marie Taglioni, and the making of La Sylphide . A copy of Stravinsky’s original libretto for Apollo is also included.
Access and Restrictions
The Adolph Bolm Collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Music Division prior to visiting in order to determine whether the desired materials will be available at that time.
Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
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