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Usher, Robert. Set design for ballet "Pagliacci" for First Negro Classical Ballet, 1 piece, (1948)

Description
The papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, documents, ephemera, and printed material related to the FNCB, NCB and local ballet companies; the papers also include sheet music and original music scores, ballet production files and photographs for the FNCB and NCB. The papers are especially strong as a visual record with a large number of photographs, publicity material, costume sketches, and printed posters.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1946-2003.
Call number
HM 69092
Creator
Rickard, Joseph (-1994)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Gift of Joseph Rickard, July 13, 1994; further gifts from various sources, please consult the Finding Aid for details.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
RESTRICTED: Boxes 19-32. Audiovisual material that is uncataloged is not available for paging until reformatted. Please contact Reader Services for more information. Please note: the audiovisual material does not include any material relating to the First Negro Classical Ballet.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem, (1947-)
Jennings, Peter, (1938-2005.)
Associated organization
San Francisco Ballet.
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