Helene Obolensky papers 1910-1994 1976-1984

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Helene Obolensky papers 1910-1994 1976-1984

http://archives.nypl.org/dan/19849

The Helene Obolensky Papers document Obolensky's activities in the field of dance book publishing. Obolensky (born 1919), who had a varied career in fashion, marketing, public relations, and publishing, later established Helene Obolensky Enterprises, Inc. as a multiple interest corporation and was active in publishing lavish coffee table books under her own imprint during the 1970s and 1980s.

9.79 linear feet; 12 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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