Joseph Rous Paget-Fredericks Papers 1893-1963 1924-1962

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Joseph Rous Paget-Fredericks Papers 1893-1963 1924-1962

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The Joseph Rous Paget-Fredericks Papers consist primarily of materials relating to his extensive involvement in the art and dance world of the 1920s and 1930s. Although the collection extends from 1893-1963, the bulk of materials date from 1924 to 1962, and contains correspondence, manuscripts of his children's stories, poems, writings on dance, and memories of Pavlova, as well as clippings and personal memorabilia, including programs, invitations, accounts, postcards, Christmas cards, and announcements for dance recitals, classes, and exhibits. The collection has been arranged into four series: correspondence, writings, personal papers, and subject files.

Number of containers: 16 boxes, 2 cartons, 4 oversize folders, and 1 oversize volume.; Linear feet: 9.2

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Paget-Fredericks, Joseph Rous, 1903-1963

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Joseph Rous Paget-Fredericks, born in 1903, was a descendent of Russian and English noblemen. His mother, Constance Paget-Fredericks, was hostess to many dancers visiting the San Francisco Bay Area and the family was particularly close to Anna Pavlova and Isadora Duncan. He reportably was related to Count Vladimir Borisovitch Fredericks, First Minister of the Imperial Court in St. Petersburg, Russia, but the relationship proved be a hoax. A student of Léon Bakst, his dance drawings and paintings...

Pavlova, Anna, 1881-1931

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Ballerina. From the description of Anna Pavlova collection, 1909-[ongoing]. (Museum of Performance & Design). WorldCat record id: 430368594 Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballet dancer. Gabriel Astruc was a French producer, publisher, talent manager and founder of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Between 1907 and 1913 Astruc also handled a variety of theatrical business matters for Serge Diaghilev, including publicity, contract negotiations, financial backing, negotiations fo...

Stowitts, Hubert

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