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James Dybas papers

 Collection
Identifier: Dance-MS-Dybas

Abstract

Photographs and newspaper reviews of Bob Simpson's musical comedy revues at Fazio's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the Del Prado Hotel in Chicago, 1960-1962, including James Dybas, a dancer in the company. Also current photographic portraits of Dybas. Also programs, reviews, notices, and photographs of theater performances, 1988-2001, mainly in Southern California, but also in Vienna, Austria and San Jose, California.

Collection also has newspaper clippings and reviews, contracts, programs, advertisements, photographs, scrapbooks, and memorabilia documenting Dybas' fifty-year career as a dancer and actor in Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, and California. Also letters from Edna Mc Rae, 1959-1961.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949-2015
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1960 - 2001

Creator

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

3.6 Linear Feet (6 boxes, 2 oversize boxes)

Location

3a 48 6

Subject

Source

Title
James Dybas papers, 1949-2015
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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