Sally Rand papers, 1903-1955 (bulk 1936-1955).

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Sally Rand papers, 1903-1955 (bulk 1936-1955).

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Correspondence, financial materials, newspaper clippings, publicity files, programs, musical scores, and other papers of Sally Rand, mostly relating to the traveling dance revue that she operated for many years. Some items refer to her earlier performances at the Century of Progress world's fair in Chicago (1933-1934), where she became famous for her fan dance. The collection also includes some personnel files, financial materials, such as account books and expense receipts, and correspondence related to the booking, organization, and production of her dance and musical shows as well as to personal and legal topics. In addition, the collection also contains personal correspondence with her mother and son, and legal correspondence relating to her marriages and finances.

1 oversize folder (7 items)1 audio cassette. (in box 27).10 voice-writer disks. (Original).

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Century of Progress International Exhibition (1933-34 : Chicago, Ill.)

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The Century of Progress Exposition, the World's Fair, was held in Chicago, 1933-1934. From the description of Records, 1933-1934 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007613 A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934. The fair celebrated the scientific and technological advances made in the century since the founding of Chicago in 1833. The main features of the fair included exhibits depicting th...

DeMille, Cecil B. (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959

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Greenough, Turk, 1905-1995

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Lalla, Fred.

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Rand, Sean Orion.

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Rand, Sally, 1904-1979

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Sally Rand was born Helen Harriet Gould Beck. From the description of Sally Rand papers, 1903-1955 (bulk 1936-1955). (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 713913687 ...