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Papers of Robert Helpmann, 1933-1986 [manuscript]
Bib ID 2901045
Format ManuscriptManuscript, OnlineOnline
Author
Helpmann, Robert, Sir, 1909-1986
 
Online Versions Finding aid
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1933-1986. 
3.5 m. (23 vols. + 3 boxes) 
Summary

The papers provide a record of Helpmann's artistic career from the age of twenty three. There are personal diaries, 1950-1986; scrapbooks containing correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, and theatre programs arranged chronologically by theatrical production 1933-1982; press cuttings 1977-1986 about films, ballet and the Arts generally; and photographs. The papers cover his association with the Australian, Sadler's Wells and Vic-Wells Ballets, and with actors and dancers including Katharine Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, Sir Laurence Olivier and Alicia Markova.

Biography/History Dancer, choreographer, and actor. Robert Helpmann was born in South Australia in 1909, and died at the age of 77 in 1986. He danced with Anna Pavlova during her Australian tour in 1926 before joining J.C. Williamson's company. He was premier danseur with Sadler's Wells 1933-1950. He produced several ballets, choreographed the ballet "Red Shoes", and created "The Display" for the Australian Ballet. He was artistic director of the Australian Ballet from 1965 to 1976. 
Notes

Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 7161.

Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; E367.

Index/Finding Aid Note Descriptive list available (7 p.). 
Subjects Helpmann, Robert, - Sir, - 1909-1986 - Archives.  |  Actors - Australia - Archives.  |  Ballet dancers - Australia - Archives.  |  Choreographers - Australia - Archives.
Occupation Ballet dancers.  |  Actors.
Other Authors Hepburn, Katharine, 1909-  |  Leigh, Vivien, 1913-1967  |  Olivier, Laurence, 1907-1989  |  Markova, Alicia, 1910-  |  Sadler's Wells Ballet  |  Australian Ballet  |  Old Vic Theatre (London, England)
Details Collect From
MS 7161 Manual Request only from Manuscript Reading Room, 2nd Floor
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Members of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Maori communities are advised that this catalogue contains names and images of deceased people. All users of the catalogue should also be aware that certain words, terms or descriptions may be culturally sensitive and may be considered inappropriate today, but may have reflected the author's/creator's attitude or that of the period in which they were written.