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Alan Howard papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Howard
Abstract
Clippings, photographs, programs, assorted miscellaneous printed material and memorabilia relating to ballet dancers and dance companies.
Dates:
1924-2002; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2002
Allied Arts records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Allied Arts
Abstract
Clippings, artist correspondence, box office records, concert programs, and photographs of the Allied Arts Corporation. Allied Arts Corporation management was taken over by Harry and Sarah Zelzer in 1948 and became the premier agency for bringing performing artists to Chicago. Important artists and groups include the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, pianists Vladimir Horowitz and Glenn Gould, and singers Tito Schipa and Judy Garland. Collection also includes original photographs taken in venues in...
Dates:
1913-1997
Arts Club records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Arts Club
Abstract
Corporate records of the Arts Club of Chicago, an institution incorporated in 1916 and devoted to exhibiting and showcasing innovative artists and performers. Records include extensive exhibition files, files on the Club's music, lecture, film, and drama series, and administrative and financial files.
Dates:
1892-2004
Auditorium Theater Programs
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Auditorium
Abstract
Programs and other materials for events taking place in the early years at Chicago's Auditorium Theater. Envisioned as a world-class theater and opera house by Chicago impresario Ferdinand Peck, the Adler and Sullivan-designed Auditorium opened in 1889 on the corner of Congress and Michigan Avenue.
Dates:
1888-1938
Bertha Ott Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ott
Abstract
Business papers of Chicago concert manager Bertha Ott, including box office statements, photographs, correspondence, and programs. Ott was secretary to the impresario F. Wight Neumann for 20 years. After his death in 1924, she continued his work by forming her own company and managing concerts at the Auditorium Theatre, Studebaker Theatre, Civic Opera House, and a variety of other venues.
Dates:
1890s-1961; Majority of material found within 1909 - 1961
Chicago Business Men's Orchestra Records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-154
Abstract
Correspondence, clippings and programs of this orchestra, established in 1921, which was composed of men working in Chicago business firms. Later renamed the Chicago Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra.
Dates:
1941-1962
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 Repertory Dance Ensemble records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Chicago-Repertory
Abstract
A troupe that showcased the works of Chicago choreographers, the Chicago Repertory Dance Ensemble was founded in 1981 by Tara Mitton and headquartered at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts building until its dissolution in 1992. Records include administrative files, photographs, publicity, and audiovisual materials.
Dates:
1981-1992
Christina Olson Papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Olson
Abstract
Material relating to Chicago dancer Christina Olson, who at the age of twelve performed as a Turkish dancer in the Turkish Theater at the World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893. Includes music school diploma, hand-written documents concerning her employment and performances, her marriage certificate and two photographs. Also, three items relating to the Exposition – a general ticket of admission, her passbook and a program for the Turkish Theater.
Dates:
1891-1918
Dance Horizons Records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Dance Horizons
Abstract
Films, photographs, programs, and newspaper clippings documenting the activities of a Highland Park modern dance venue consisting of three separate, but interrelated groups (The Trio, Dance Horizons, North Shore Dance Workshop) operated by Martha Koplin, Suzanne Ettlinger, and Dorothy Mozen, and active from 1958-1977. The three offered classes for children and adults, and held and filmed workshops with visiting artists including Merce Cunningham, Daniel Nagrin, Katherine Litz, Alwin Nikolais,...
Dates:
1958-1977
Dean Diggins Papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Diggins
Abstract
Material regarding Diggins’s career as a tap dancer and teacher, including class notes while studying with Paul Draper, plus clippings, photographs, programs, publicity items and scrapbooks relating to his ten years as a part of the Mattison Trio. Also, his choreographic notes for tap routines composed for classical music and audio and video tapes of some of those dances.
Dates:
1956-1995
Diana Huebert Papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Huebert
Abstract
Material collected by dancer Diana Huebert (Mrs. Abel Faidy), the bulk consisting of programs and photographs of herself and other dancers. Also, some articles she wrote or saved, including an autobiographical sketch, choreographic notes, and miscellaneous material relating to her husband, architect and designer Abel Faidy.
Dates:
1916-1983
E. Winston and Ina D. Williams NAACP Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Williams-NAACP
Abstract
Papers of Chicago NAACP and labor union leader E. Winston Williams, who served as president of the Chicago Southside NAACP chapter from 1971-1974. Papers also reflect activities of Ina D. Williams (wife of E. Winston Williams), who played an integral behind-the-scenes role in Williams' administration. Collection includes photographs, clippings, programs, brochures, and correspondence documenting the activities of the NAACP chapter and Williams’s involvement with Chicago labor unions.
Dates:
1940s-1986; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1986
Edith Allard papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Allard
Abstract
Letters, postcards, telegrams, contracts and schedules, clippings, photographs and programs of dance performances in Israel and Sweden, two art prints and a small collection of medals.
Dates:
1955-1991
Edna Lucile Baum Papers
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Baum
Abstract
Material relating to Chicago dance teacher and author Edna Lucile Baum, which includes incoming correspondence, writings, photographs, programs, dance notations and other miscellaneous printed items, scrapbooks and notebooks.
Dates:
1890-1981
Ellen Goldsmith papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Goldsmith
Abstract
Large collection of photographs relating to the ballet, opera and cinema, dating from the 1940s through the early 1970s, amassed by Ellen (Teddy) Goldsmith, backstage worker at the Civic Opera House, home of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Many of the photographs are professional portraits of opera stars and ballet dancers – many autographed – and hundreds of personal and backstage snapshots. Also, a group of photos of movie stills, popular celebrities and performers, plus a small amount of...
Dates:
1933-2007
Goodman Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Goodman Family
Abstract
Papers, letters, photograph albums, cards, genealogical materials, diaries, and travel memorabilia from the family of Marjorie Sawyer Goodman Graff, daughter of playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, and her mother, Marjorie Robbins Hopkins.
Dates:
1795-2003; Majority of material found within 1880 - 1995
Herman Kogan Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Kogan
Abstract
Works, professional correspondence, and photographs of Chicago journalist and corporate historian Herman Kogan.
Dates:
approximately 1869-1985; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1985
Hope Abelson papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Abelson
Abstract
Materials related to the theater career, business, and personal life of Chicago theater producer and philanthropist Hope Abelson, including scripts, theater mementos, correspondence, financial documents, photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings.
Dates:
1914-2008; Majority of material found within 1949-2006
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Hubbard
Abstract
Hubbard Street Dance Company (renamed Hubbard Street Dance Chicago in 1993) was founded by dancer and choreographer Lou Conte in 1977 and has become one of the most successful and most internationally known dance companies to hail from Chicago. Records include administrative files, publicity materials, and audiovisual records of performances of the company.
Dates:
1971-2014
Illinois Ballet records
Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Illinois Ballet
Abstract
The Illinois Ballet was founded in 1959 by two former Sadler's Wells ballet dancers, Richard Ellis and Christine Du Boulay. The company presented several seasons of performances per year until its demise in 1972. The company remained constant with four soloists and ten corps members, and included two dancer/choreographers, Hy Somers and Dom Orejudos (aka Etienne). Collection consists of numerous performance photographs, programs and publicity material, a few pieces of correspondence and office...
Dates:
1959-1972
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
Irwin Fischer Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Fischer
Abstract
Irwin Fischer (1903-1977), composer, professor, conductor, and musician. Enjoyed a long career teaching at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Also worked as an organist for the Chicago Symphonic Orchestra and various churches, a conductor for the National Youth Symphony, South Side Symphony, and West Suburban Symphony. Known primarily for scores such as the Hungarian Set (Pearly Bouquet) and Symphony I.
Dates:
1903-1992; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1977
James and Josie Tomes Travel Collection
Collection
Identifier: Maps-Tomes
Abstract
Abstract: Collection of maps and travel ephemera related to the travels of James and Josie Tomes. Material covers Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, with most material on Europe and North America. Also includes material related to James Tomes’ genealogy research, much of which required travel in the United States and Europe.
Dates:
1928-2008; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000
John Doctoroff Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Doctoroff
Abstract
Correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, exhibition programs, and prints relating to Chicago-based portrait artist John Doctoroff.
Dates:
1924-1967
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