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Bryson Dance ephemera

The collection focuses on the development of ballet from the time of Nijinsky, Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes. It includes photographs, performance programs, newspaper clippings, tickets, and dealer catalogs that contains items related to dance. This collection inlcudes photographs and programs related to the following dancers: Addison Fowler, Florenz Tamara, Helen Gondreau, and Arthur Corey. This is the manuscript and ephemera portion of the Bryson Dance Collection.
Format(s): Manuscripts, Graphics, Letters, Documents
Library: John Hay
NOTE: This collection is housed off-site. Prior notice is needed for retrieval
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Access to the collection:

Online Catalog (BruKnow):
General description of the collection available on BruKnow


Other Online Access:
RIAMCO: Guide to the Bryson Dance ephemera

Related Collections:
Bryson Dance Collection