Irina Baronova papers 1928-2008

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Irina Baronova papers 1928-2008

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Irina Baronova (1919 -2008) was a Russian born ballerina who rose to fame with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and enjoyed a successful career as a dancer, movie star, educator, and writer. The Irina Baranova papers contain correspondence, programs, photographs, scrapbooks, writings and other materials from the ballerina's extensive and varied career.

6.79 linear feet; 19 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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