Lucia Mauro papers

Collection

Identifier: Dance-MS-Mauro

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of Collection

Works (books, reviews, and articles), correspondence (including fan mail), teaching materials, scrapbooks, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the dance and writing career of arts critic and filmmaker Lucia Mauro. Includes 6 scrapbooks documenting Mauro's dancing and travels from age 10 into her 40s, as well as promotional photographs and clippings. Featured prominently are dancers Richard Ellis and Christine DuBoulay Ellis, and Wes Chapman of American Ballet Theatre. Also includes a leather portfolio containing Mauro's writing samples from various newspapers and magazines. Also contains clippings and full magazines and newspapers of Mauro's articles and reviews, as well as some correspondence, fan mail, and her books.

Dates

Creation: 1974-2014

Creator

Mauro, Lucia (Person)

Language

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

16.5 Linear Feet (13 record cartons, 1 portfolio, loose oversize items)

Additional Description

Abstract

Works (books, reviews, and articles), correspondence (including fan mail), teaching materials, scrapbooks, photographs, and memorabilia documenting the dance, theater, arts writing, interview, broadcast and teaching work of Lucia Mauro. Also contains items documenting her childhood and youth, including her early dance career and coursework in high school and college.