Maud Madison papers 1884-circa 1945

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Maud Madison papers 1884-circa 1945

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The papers of Maud Madison consist mainly of 87 letters (and fragments of letters), most of which were written by Madison to her mother, her daughter, and to someone she called Lee, Bee and Bon (possibly the father of her daughter). The letters discuss her life on tour in the United States; ideas for costumes and lighting for her dances; living and trying to work in Paris in 1900, her debut in Paris, her opinions of for whom she auditioned; and her child. Loie Fuller

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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Madison, Maud

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Maud Madison was born in San Francisco. She studied at the Boucicault School of Acting in 1889. She performed with Richard Mansfield in Richard the Third (1890?) and toured in acting and dancing troupes. She was influenced by seeing Loie Fuller perform, and went to Paris in 1900 to attempt to get performing engagements during the Exposition. She gave programs of what she called "fancy costume dances" in Paris and then on tour in the United States. She later taught social ballroom da...

Fuller, Loïe, 1862-1928

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American dancer who flourished in Paris in late 19th century, and was an agressive promoter of Rodin in America. Friend of the Rodins for over 25 years and an occasional model for his work. Particularly interested in lighting effects on draperies. Author of QUINZE ANS DE MA VIE, Paris: F. Juren, [1908]. From the description of Rodin, poet, philosopher, artist, colourist, thinker, sculptor, author, peasant, and prophet : corrected typescript, ca. 1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 7...