Tallchief, Maria
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Chicago City Ballet records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-CCB
Abstract
Administrative, promotional, and audiovisual records of the Chicago City Ballet, founded by prima ballerina Maria Tallchief in 1980. The successor of the Lyric Opera Ballet, this resident ballet company toured and performed in Chicago and throughout the United States until dissolving in 1987. Also includes photographs and musical scores.
Dates:
1924-2001; Majority of material found within 1980-1987
Chicago City Ballet School records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-CCB School
Abstract
The School of the Chicago City Ballet was founded in 1980 by Maria Tallchief and affiliated with the Chicago City Ballet, outlasting the company by six years until its closing in 1993. Includes administrative records, publicity materials, and photographs.
Dates:
1980-1994
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-CNADM
Abstract
The Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM) was founded in 1912 and serves as a resource of continuing education for dance teachers and their students. Records include workshop reports, dance notes, and audiovisual recordings of CNADM workshops.
Dates:
1925-ongoing
Indian Council Fire records
Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Indian Council
Abstract
Papers, correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, photographs, and publications of the Indian Council Fire, a Chicago-based organization supporting educational, legislative, and social services for urban and reservation Indians.
Dates:
1923-1988; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1988