Guide to the Bryson Dance ephemera, 1920-2011

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2019

Collection Overview

Title:	Bryson Dance ephemera
Date range:	1920-2011
Creator:	Bryson, Thomas
Extent:	2 linear feet
Abstract:	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.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	Ms.2018.007

Scope & content

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.

Access Points

Subject Names

• Corey, Arthur
• Bryson, Antonia
• Fowler, Addison
• Gondreau, Helen
• Tamara, Florenz

Subject Organizations

• Bryson Dance Collection (Brown University)

Subject Topics

• Dance
• Ballet

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in 2 series.

• Series 1. Dance Company Ephemera
• Series 2. Bookseller Catalogs

Biographical/Historical Note

Thomas S. Bryson (Brown, Class of 1972) and Antonia L. Bryson (Brown, Class of 1974) collected the materials in this collection over many years.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Bryson Dance ephemera, Ms.2018.007, Brown University Library
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	Gift of Thomas S. Bryson and Antonia L. Bryson in 2010.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Karen Eberhart.
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 December 20
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Related material:

These materials are part of the Bryson Dance Collection at Brown University which includes a collection of over 2,000 publications related to the history of dance.

Inventory

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