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{"value"=>"719907", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"circa 1925-1994", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1925/1994", "certainty"=>"approximate"}
{"value"=>"undated 1925", "type"=>"inclusive"}
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{"value"=>"Series I: Professional Papers"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>Professional Papers contain documents not directly related to Aronson's theatrical designs. Art includes catalogues of paintings and drawings by Aronson as well as photographs of a mural he did for the Unser Theater. Awards & Recognitions contains mainly invitations to awards ceremonies that Aronson attended, including when he received his last Tony award (1976). The majority of Biographical Materials is information for, and drafts of, Frank Rich's biography of Aronson: <span class=\"title\">The Theatre Art of Boris Aronson</span>. Conferences & Committees includes Aronson's report on his 1965 cultural exchange trip to Moscow. Correspondence includes letters from <span class=\"persname\">Harold Clurman</span>, <span class=\"persname\">Elia Kazan</span>, and <span class=\"persname\">Hal Prince</span>. Throughout Aronson's life his art and designs were exhibited internationally, two of the most notable exhibitions that are represented in this series are his 1947-1948 show at the Museum of Modern Art (called <span class=\"title\">Painting with Light</span>) and a particularly thorough post-mortem exhibit at the Katonah gallery (1989). Financial and legal items include contracts and grant applications. There are transcripts of interviews with Aronson discussing his designs and collaborations. Finally, Aronson's writings include his short work on Marc Chagall, a personal friend whose work inspired the designs for <span class=\"title\">Fiddler on the Roof</span> (1964).</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Alphabetical</p>"}
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1925
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1925
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1994
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1925
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1994