Letters from Lincoln Kirstein to Donald Ritchie, 1957-1964.

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Letters from Lincoln Kirstein to Donald Ritchie, 1957-1964.

This collection contains personal letters from Lincoln Kirstein to Donald Richie written from 1957 to 1964, as well as undated letters. Kirstein sent these to Ritchie in Japan, where he moved in 1947. In many letters, Kirstein discusses his work with the New York City Ballet and his interest in Richie's own work.

.21 linear foot (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8113902

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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