Series II: Photographs

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{"value"=>"3532352", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1940-2017", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1940/2017"}
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{"value"=>"Series II: Photographs"}
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"20 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"7.33 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}
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{"value"=>"<p>The Photographs series, spanning from 1940 to 2017, provides an extensive record of Farrell's personal life and ballet career. This series includes 35mm slides, negatives and prints in both black and white and color, large format negatives, and albums. The photographs are organized chronologically within thematic categories, except for the substanial New York City Ballet section, which is arranged alphabetically by production title.</p> <p>Among the personal photographs are images of Farrell's early life and childhood dance and theater performances, pets, family, and friends. Also included are pictures from her move to New York City to study at the School of American Ballet. Of particular significance are photographs showing Farrell and George Balanchine outside the studio, enjoying holidays together. These photographs also capture Farrell's marriage to Paul Mejia, years abroad in Belgium, their home at Cedar Islands in upstate New York, and further travels around the world.</p> <p>The New York City Ballet photographs depict productions, tours, and portraits, as well as many images of George Balanchine and fellow dancers, including her frequent partners Peter Martins, Arthur Mitchell, Edward Villella, and Jacques d'Amboise. The photographs thoroughly depict Farrell's career with the company, spanning from her earliest performances in the 1960s to her retirement in 1989. Notably, they include extensive documentation of Farrell's role as Dulcinea in <span class=\"title\">Don Quixote</span> from 1965, a role in which Balanchine created specifically for her.</p> <p>The series also represents Farrell's work with Maurice Béjart's Ballet of the Twentieth Century and other ballet companies, such as the San Francisco Ballet, Chicago City Ballet, and Cincinnati Ballet.</p> <p>The portraits date from the 1960s through the 2000s and include such noted photographers as Martha Swope, Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz, Carolyn George, Paul Kolnik, Fred Fehl, Max Waldman, Francesco Scavullo, Elliot Erwitt, Arthur Elgort, Costas, Miki Davis, Herbert Migdoll, and Jack Mitchell. Also included are advertisements for Danskin, Nina Ricci, and Rochas.</p> <p>Photographs detailing Farrell's numerous public appearances include the Kennedy Center Honors, official White House visits, various benefits, award ceremonies, and receptions.</p> <p>Finally, there are images depicting Farrell's teaching efforts including those at the Kennedy Center, the George Balanchine Foundation, and Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, a seasonal intensive course for teens.</p>"}
date_start
1940
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1940
date_end
2017
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1940
date_inclusive_end
2017
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7.33 linear feet (20 boxes)

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  1. Personal [9/1]
  2. New York City Ballet [70/1]
  3. Ballet of the Twentieth Century [2/1]
  4. Suzanne Farrell Ballet [4/1]
  5. Candids
  6. Chicago City Ballet--Cinderella
  7. Cincinnati Ballet
  8. Portraits [5/1]
  9. Public Appearances [8/1]
  10. Teaching [3/1]