Will Rapport papers, 1931-1964.

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Will Rapport papers, 1931-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/670304467

Includes orginal drawings (many are cartoons) of performers and theatrical scenes, primarily used for newspaper promotions of productions in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Drawings are: watercolors, ink, graphite, crayon, and photomechanicals. Most are signed by Rapport and often are inscribed to him from the performer. Also includes relief and intaglio prints by Rapport as well as a few original printing plates and wood blocks, and original photographs and negatives by Rapport of Boston and New York City plays, ballets, and operas. Other materials in this collection are theatrical materials Rapport collected, mostly associated with his original work, including: playbills from Boston (1948-1964); theatrical photographs taken by others; and window cards and posters from Boston productions.

7 boxes and 3 portfolio drawers (3.5 linear ft.)

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Rapport, Will

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Rapport (active ca. 1931-1960) is known foremost as a photographer of dance productions and theatrical plays, but also was an illustrator and cartoonist. He worked mainly in the Boston, Massachusetts area. From the description of Will Rapport papers, 1931-1964. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 670304467 From the guide to the Will Rapport papers, 1931-1964., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) ...