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Bertha Ott Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ott
Abstract

Business papers of Chicago concert manager Bertha Ott, including box office statements, photographs, correspondence, and programs. Ott was secretary to the impresario F. Wight Neumann for 20 years. After his death in 1924, she continued his work by forming her own company and managing concerts at the Auditorium Theatre, Studebaker Theatre, Civic Opera House, and a variety of other venues.

Dates: 1890s-1961; Majority of material found within 1909 - 1961

Mary Gehr Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Gehr
Abstract

Original work, reproductions of work, correspondence and subject files of Chicago artist Mary Gehr.

Dates: 1828-1997; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1997

Claudia Cassidy papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Cassidy
Abstract

Articles and reviews, correspondence, broadcast scripts, photographs, and clippings of the Chicago Tribune performing arts critic from 1942 to 1965. Cassidy wrote her influential "On the Aisle" column for the Tribune, then wrote freelance criticism and hosted a weekly program of arts criticism for WFMT, helping to shape the course of music, theater, and dance in Chicago.

Dates: 1880s-1996; Majority of material found within 1930-1985

Ravinia Festival Association records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Ravinia
Abstract

Correspondence, photographs, reports, and publicity relating to the Ravinia Festival, a summer music festival held at Ravinia Park in Highland Park, Illinois, since 1904 (non-continuous).

Dates: 1903-1993

Chicago Reader photographs: Performance collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Chicago Reader PP
Abstract

Publicity and live photographs of Midwest area dance, drama, comedy, and music performers and performances from the files of the Chicago Reader weekly newspaper.

Dates: approximately 1960s-2006; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2000

Gene Weltfish Pawnee field notes

 Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Weltfish
Abstract

Field notes (1935) of Franz Boas trained anthropologist and linguist Gene Weltfish, documenting her study of Pawnee lifeways and religion. These volumes of notes focus on the yearly economic lifecycle of the Pawnee as it would have been lived in the late 19th century.

Dates: 1935

Arts Club records

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Arts Club
Abstract

Corporate records of the Arts Club of Chicago, an institution incorporated in 1916 and devoted to exhibiting and showcasing innovative artists and performers. Records include extensive exhibition files, files on the Club's music, lecture, film, and drama series, and administrative and financial files.

Dates: 1892-2004

Robert Bruce Morrison papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-MorrisonR
Abstract

Collection of publishing executive Robert Bruce Morrison, spouse of photographer Helen Balfour Morrison. Includes business correspondence, examples of advertising and marketing materials from several businesses, personal correspondence, and photographs by Helen Balfour Morrison.

Dates: 1845-1966; Majority of material found within 1927-1966

Warner-Haskins Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Warner-Haskins
Abstract

Mementos and photographs relating to the Warner and Haskins families and friends; many photographs unidentified; materials seem to have belonged primarily to Mrs. R. C. (Hattie) Haskins and Mrs. Rawleigh (Dorothy Haskins) Warner.

Dates: approximately 1860-1953

Charles F. Seyferlich collection of photographs, documents, and ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Seyferlich
Abstract

Archive of materials relating to the career of Charles F. Seyferlich (ca. 1852-1914), Chicago Fire Marshall from 1910-1914. Includes ephemera from the Chicago Fire Department and related professional organizations, newspaper articles that illustrate Seyferlich's long career with the CFD, photographs and postcards of Chicago firehouses and firemen, the Union Stockyards Fire (1910), and a memorial parade held in honor of Seyferlich (1914).

Dates: 1885-1933; Majority of material found within 1900-1914

Felix Borowski Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Borowski
Abstract Correspondence, writings, photographs, sound recordings, clippings scrapbooks, and some biographical material documenting the life of Felix Borowski, Chicago composer, musicologist, critic for the Chicago Evening Post and Herald, and music bibliographer for the Newberry Library. The papers include letters from prominent American and European composers such as Mili Balakirev, Edvard Grieg, Paul Hindemith, John Alden Carpenter,...
Dates: 1841-1995; Majority of material found within 1896 - 1956

William Edward Newton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Wing-Modern-MS-Newton
Abstract

Correspondence, original design work, and music by Chicago musician, artist and designer William Edward Newton.

Dates: 1914-1994; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1994

Hope Abelson papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Abelson
Abstract

Materials related to the theater career, business, and personal life of Chicago theater producer and philanthropist Hope Abelson, including scripts, theater mementos, correspondence, financial documents, photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings.

Dates: 1914-2008; Majority of material found within 1949-2006

Helen Balfour Morrison photographs of Kentucky African American communities

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Morrison-KY
Abstract

Prints and negatives by Helen Balfour Morrison from her multiple trips to African American communities in Kentucky during the 1930s and 1940s.

Dates: 1935-1946

Helen Balfour Morrison photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Morrison PC
Abstract

A preliminary inventory of photographs taken by Helen Balfour Morrison intended for a “Great Americans” series of portraits. The collection includes over 900 prints, with over 550 unique images. Individuals represent a wide range of professions including visual and performing artists, educators and academics, architects, journalist and literary writers, scientists, social activists, and business and government leaders.

Dates: approximately 1935-approximately 1957

Paul Romaine papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Romaine
Abstract

Correspondence and papers of Milwaukee and Chicago bookseller and bon vivant Paul Romaine. Also photographs, memorabilia, diaries, clippings, writings (of Romaine and others), plus items relating to theater, music, political events and persons who interested Romaine.

Dates: 1880-1986; Majority of material found within 1937-1983

Chicago Reader photographs: News collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Chicago Reader PN
Abstract

Photographs used to accompany front page and other feature stories in the Chicago Reader alternative weekly newspaper, as well as the columns Calendar, Hot Type, Neighborhood News, Our Town, TheWorks, and Chicago Anti-Social.

Dates: 1973-2007

Cloyd Head papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Head
Abstract

Writings and correspondence, souvenirs and miscellany of Cloyd Head, Chicago playwright, theatrical director, business manager of the Goodman Theatre and husband of the poet Eunice Tietjens.

Dates: 1881-1968

Marcia Slater Johnston papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Johnston
Abstract

Published articles, clippings, correspondence, and manuscript drafts written by Chicago freelance journalist Marcia Slater Johnston. Dating from the 1970s, Johnston’s work covers issues such as immigration, gangs, sex trafficking, women’s justice, medicine, and consumer issues. Also includes audiocassettes of radio shows featuring Johnston and her articles.

Dates: 1947-2019; Majority of material found within 1966 - 2010

Virgil J. Vogel research and personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ayer-Modern-MS-Vogel
Abstract

Writings and research material on American Indian place names and other subjects relating to Native Americans of the Chicago author and professor Virgil J. Vogel. Also includes newspaper and magazine articles, correspondence, and a few photographs.

Dates: 1941-1993

Chicago Reader artwork collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Chicago Reader A
Abstract

Original works by various artists commissioned for the Chicago Reader alternative weekly newspaper.

Dates: 1973-2005

Goodman family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Goodman Family
Abstract

Papers, letters, photograph albums, cards, genealogical materials, diaries, and travel memorabilia from the family of Marjorie Sawyer Goodman Graff, daughter of playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, and her mother, Marjorie Robbins Hopkins.

Dates: 1795-2003; Majority of material found within 1880-1995

John Doctoroff papers

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Doctoroff
Abstract

Correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings, exhibition programs, and prints relating to Chicago-based portrait artist John Doctoroff.

Dates: 1924-1967

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Page, Ruth, 1899-1991 11
Bolm, Adolph, 1884-1951 6
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo 5
Barzel, Ann 5
Long, Larry, 1936-2009 5
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MoMing Dance and Arts Center (Chicago) 5
Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet 5
Graham, Martha 4
Lipinski, Dolores 4
Morrison, Helen Balfour, 1900-1984 4
Weidman, Charles 4
American Ballet Theatre 3
Auditorium Theater (Chicago, Ill.) 3
Balanchine, George 3
Chicago Civic Opera (Chicago, Ill.) 3
Chicago Opera Ballet 3
Chicago Reader (Chicago, Ill.) 3
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 3
Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) 3
Howard, Alan, 1930- 3
Humphrey, Doris, 1895-1958 3
Lyric Opera of Chicago 3
New York City Ballet 3
Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) 3
Ruth Page Foundation 3
Shearer, Sybil 3
Stigler, Elisa 3
Tallchief, Maria 3
Turbyfill, Mark, 1896-1990 3
Arpino, Gerald 2
Art Institute of Chicago 2
Ballets russes du Col. W. de Basil 2
Bataille, Claire 2
Baum, Edna Lucile 2
Beaumont, Cyril W. (Cyril William), 1891-1976 2
Bornarth, Christine 2
Borowski, Felix, 1872-1956 2
Camryn, Walter 2
Carl Schurz High School (Chicago, Ill.) 2
Carpenter, John Alden, 1876-1951 2
Chicago Allied Arts, Inc. 2
Chicago City Ballet 2
Chicago Moving Company 2
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters 2
Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990 2
Cunningham, Merce 2
Dean, Laura, 1945- 2
Doctoroff, John, 1893-1970 2
Dolin, Anton, 1904-1983 2
Doris Humphrey Society 2
Ellis, Christine Du Boulay, 1923- 2
Ellis, Richard, 1918-2010 2
Farley, Ginger 2
Fernandez, Royes 2
Frederking, William 2
Freeman, Marion 2
Gongora, Anthony 2
Ho, Suet May 2
Holmes, Berenice 2
Hubbard Street Dance Company 2
Huebert, Diana, 1899-1983 2
Illinois Arts Council 2
Illinois Ballet 2
Jan Erkert and Dancers 2
Joffrey, Robert 2
Kriza, John 2
Levy, Ruth 2
Limón, José 2
Lundgren, Harriet, 1907-1996 2
Markova, Alicia, Dame, 1910-2004 2
Massine, Leonide, 1896-1979 2
Milhaud, Darius, 1892-1974 2
Monk, Meredith 2
Monroe, Harriet, 1860-1936 2
Morrison, Robert Bruce, 1902-1966 2
Morrison-Shearer Foundation 2
Newhouse, Kathie 2
Olshansky, Eugene 2
Oukrainsky, Serge, 1886-1972 2
Pryor, Ruth, 1906-2001 2
Robinson, Edward G., 1893-1973 2
Royal Ballet 2
Schulze, Mark 2
Shineflug, Nana 2
Stevens, Thomas Wood, 1880-1942 2
Stifler, Venetia Chakos 2
Stodelle, Ernestine 2
Stone, Bentley 2
Stone-Camryn School of Ballet 2
Tietjens, Eunice, 1884-1944 2
Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983 2
Youskevitch, Igor, 1912-1994 2
Abelson, Hope, 1910-2006 1
Adolph Bolm Ballet 1
Adolphus Hotel (Dallas, Tex.) 1
Africana Dancers 1
Ailey, Alvin 1
Albers, Charles H. 1
Aldis, Arthur T. 1
All-Illinois Society of the Fine Arts 1
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