Papers of Robert Helpmann. 1933-1986.

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Papers of Robert Helpmann. 1933-1986.

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The papers provide a record of Helpmann's artistic career from the age of twenty three. There are personal diaries, 1950-1986; scrapbooks containing correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, and theatre programs arranged chronologically by theatrical production 1933-1982; press cuttings 1977-1986 about films, ballet and the Arts generally; and photographs. The papers cover his association with the Australian, Sadler's Wells and Vic-Wells Ballets, and with actors and dancers including Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Sir Laurence Olivier and Alicia Markova.

3.5 m. (23 v. + 3 boxes)

Libraries Australia

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SNAC Resource ID: 7076503

Libraries Australia

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