Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Collection
Found in:
Music Division
Alexandra Danilova Collection
Identifier: ML31.D37
Abstract
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...
Dates
1920-2000
Collection
Found in:
Music Division
Bronislava Nijinska Collection
Identifier: ML31.N54
Abstract
The Bronislava Nijinska Collection documents the life and professional activities of Bronislava Nijinska, a choreographer, dancer, and teacher who lived and worked in Europe, Argentina, and the United States from 1911 until her death in 1972. The collection was created by Nijinska with additions by her daughter, Irina Nijinska, and Irina's husband Gibbs S. Raetz. Material types include business papers, choreographic notes, correspondence, personal papers, photographs, posters, programs,...
Dates
circa 1740-1996; Majority of material found within 1920-1987