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{"value"=>"<p>The Audio and Moving Image Recordings series, spanning from 1942 to 2006, offers a diverse array of audiovisual content that provides a thorough perspective of Suzanne Farrell's personal life and professional dance career. The recordings are organized chronologically in thematic categories, except for the Performances, which is arranged alphabetically by title.</p> <p>The Home Movies capture Farrell's early years, featuring films of her sisters and family engaged in recreational activities and dance recitals. Also included are recordings of personal milestones, such as her 1969 wedding to Paul Mejia and her sister Beverly's wedding a few months later.</p> <p>The Interviews and Documentaries offers insights into Farrell's career and connection to George Balanchine and the New York City Ballet. Highlights include audio interviews conducted by Toni Bentley, co-author of Farrell's memoir <span class=\"title\">Holding On to the Air</span>, which served as source material for the book and offer invaluable insights into Farrell's life and thoughts. Many of the film and video recordings are episodes from televised docuseries like <span class=\"title\">PBS Dance in America</span>, <span class=\"title\">Literatti in the Arts</span>, and <span class=\"title\">20th Century Masters</span>. Some recordings also feature live interviews with Farrell, including <span class=\"title\">Conversations About Balanchine with Suzanne Farrell and David Daniel</span> at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and <span class=\"title\">Pillow Talk: Suzanne Farrell's Balanchine Lineage</span> at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.</p> <p>The Performances primarily documents Farrell's roles with the New York City Ballet, as well as productions from Ballet of the Twentieth Century, and her 2005 staging of Balanchine's <span class=\"title\">Don Quixote</span>.</p> <p>The Special Events recordings feature award ceremonies and public appearances, including Farrell's speech at the 1988 Yale Commencement and her participation in various Kennedy Center Honors programs.</p> <p>The Teaching recordings showcase Farrell as an educator, working with a range of dancers, from teen students in her Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell program to principal dancers of the New York City Ballet.</p> <p>The Television Appearances recordings illustrate her influence in popular culture, featuring guest spots on <span class=\"title\">To Tell The Truth</span>, <span class=\"title\">Sesame Street</span>, and the sitcom <span class=\"title\">Love, Sidney</span>.</p> <p>Finally, music includes a signed and dedicated record of <span class=\"title\">Igor Stravinsky Conducts 1961</span>, a personal memento from the composer to Farrell.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Inquiries regarding audio and moving image materials in the collection may be directed to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division (dance@nypl.org). Audio and moving image materials will be subject to preservation assessment and migration prior to access.</p>"}