Guide to the Papers of Sir Robert Helpmann, 1933-1986

Summary

Collection number:

MS 7161

Extent:

2.7 metres and (2 ms boxes + 1 ms carton + 23 medium phase boxes + 1 packet)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], MS 7161, National Library of Australia, Papers of Robert Helpmann, [box number and series and/or file number]'.

Availability:

Available

Access conditions:

Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

The papers provide a record of Helpmann's artistic career from the age of twenty three. There are 37 small personal diaries (1950-1986) and 23 cuttings books containing correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, and theatre programs arranged chronologically by theatrical production (1933-1982). There are also photographs and press cuttings about films, ballet and the Arts generally (1977-1986).

Biographical Note:

Robert Helpmann was a dancer, choreographer, and actor. He 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. Helpmann was artistic director of the Australian Ballet from 1965 to 1976.

Provenance:

The papers were donated by Sir Robert in 1986 and Mr Chris Brown in 1993

Conditions Governing Access:

Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2901045).

Conditions Governing Use:

Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], MS 7161, National Library of Australia, Papers of Robert Helpmann, [box number and series and/or file number]'.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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