Writings, 1911-1988
Conditions Governing Access
The Bronislava Nijinska 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 on using or copying materials may apply.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains choreographic notes, diaries, lesson plans, letters, memoir drafts, notes, and any other writing by Bronislava Nijinska. Nijinska wrote predominantly in Russian and sometimes French and Polish. This series also includes translations in English by Irina Nijinska, as well as her notes on her mother's writings. Translations and summaries of selected works are available in appendices noted within each subseries.
Dates
- Creation: 1911-1988
Access and Restrictions
The Bronislava Nijinska 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 on using or copying materials may apply.
Arrangement
Organized as three subseries.
Part of the Music Division Repository
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