Series 18:
Other writings, 1923-1961
Ballets and biographical writings by Algeranoff. His ballet 'For love of money' was commissioned by the International Ballet and was performed at the 1951 Festival of Britain. See also Series 17 for notes and correspondence on ballet scripts.
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'For love or money', 1950-1952 Includes notes for choreography, synopses, understudy list, program, correspondence, property list and other papers, 1950-1952; as well as a version of the story broadcast on 'Stories from the ballet' (BBC Midland Home Service, 1951); correspondents include International Ballet artistic director Mona Inglesby, composer Gilbert Vinter and J.C.V. Inglesby.
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Material relating to the ballets 'Willow pattern', 'The bunyip' and 'The enchanted wizard' |
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Biographical writings of Algeranoff relating to his early childhood, his trip to and experiences in Norway, c.1957, and his experiences as a teacher with the North West Victoria Ballet Society |
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Notes and typescript on a visit to Mexico, 1925 with the Pavlova Company and a typescript 'Some steps from Jarabe Tapatio as danced in Mexico treaties' |
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Other biographical writings and related material, 1923-1961 Includes two pages from a 1923 diary; accounts of joining the Ballet Russe in 1933 and his return to the company in 1937; typescripts entitled 'James Snooks at the ballet' and 'International Ballet's visit to Zurich'; a typescript account of Algeranoff's trip from Norway to Australia in 1959 entitled 'Journal of my flight to Melbourne as related to the woman I love'; and an account by Claudie Algeranova of visiting Bendigo and attending a Chinese Easter procession, c.1955
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