Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid records

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unitid

{"value"=>"*MGZMD 354", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"22625", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1960-1968", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1960/1968"}

date_inclusive_start

1960

date_inclusive_end

1968

keydate

1960

unittitle

{"value"=>"Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid records"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".42 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear feet"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"1 box", "unit"=>"containers"}], "supress_display"=>true}

repository

{"id"=>"DAN", "value"=>"Jerome Robbins Dance Division"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Antonio Ruiz Soler (1921-1996), professionally known as Antonio, was a Spanish flamenco dancer, choreographer, and director. The Antonio and Ballets de Madrid records (1960-1968) hold press releases, correspondence, and drafts of programs, itineraries, and dance synopses for Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid's 1964 American tour directed by Hurok Attractions, Inc."}

prefercite

{"value"=>"Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid records, *MGZMD 354. Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts"}

origination

{"value"=>"Ruiz Soler, Antonio, 1921-1996", "type"=>"persname", "role"=>"creator"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Antonio Ruiz Soler (1921-1996), professionally known as Antonio, was a Spanish flamenco dancer, choreographer, and director. He spent several years of his career dancing with his cousin Florence Pérez Padilla, who went by the name Rosario. Antonio and Rosario toured internationally from the 1930s until 1952 when they parted ways to each form their own company. Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid performed extensively in London, and later toured internationally under the auspices of American impresario Sol Hurok.</p> <p>Antonio died in 1996.</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid records (1960-1968) hold press releases, correspondence, and drafts of programs, itineraries, and dance synopses for Antonio and the Ballets de Madrid's American tour directed by Hurok Attractions, Inc. Programs for shows in Spain, such as the Festival Internacional de Musica y Danza Granada, are also included.</p> <p>The majority of the collection is comprised of press releases and drafts of programs and itineraries for the tour. Press releases document company dancer and staff biographies, and publicize specific dances included in the tour. Program drafts are sometimes accompanied by correspondence discussing the details of a particular performance. Overall, correspondence in the collection is limited and relates to arrangements made between Hurok Attractions, the media, and Antonio and his company for their American tour. Specific topics of correspondence include the mailing of publicity materials and slides, and interdepartmental correspondence at Hurok Attractions, Inc. Primary correspondents are Martin Feinstein, Myra Armstrong, and Edward Parkinson of Hurok Attractions Inc.; members of the press; and administrative employees for Antonio's company. Synopses of dances included in the tour are also present.</p>"}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Donated by Sol Hurok, 1972.</p>"}

processinfo

{"type"=>"processing", "value"=>"<p>Compiled by <span class=\"name\">Robyn Hjermstad</span>, <span class=\"date\">2014</span></p>"}

{"value"=>"<p>Original order was maintained.</p>"}

userestrict

{"value"=>"<p>The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Dance Division at dance@nypl.org.</p>"}

extent_statement

.42 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1960

date_end

1968

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