{"value"=>"<p>The subject files series contains materials from various aspects of Solov's professional life. Files consist of art, awards, autographs, correspondence, committee and society materials, a thesis written about Solov's work by Patricia Masden, and his writings.</p> <p>Art includes unsigned abstract art, scenic design paintings, and copies of inspirational art (for example, Egyptian art for use in designing ballet segments for the Metropolitan Opera Ballet). The autographs consist of photographs of dancers and other personalities that have been personalized either to Solov or occasionally to John Martin. There are letters, notifications, and certificates on awards given to Solov over the course of his career, including the Capezio Dance Award and the Philadelphia Arts Festival Dance Award.</p> <p>Solov's contracts are held in this series. They contain not only the actual legal contracts, but accompanying correspondence, negotiations, and more informal agreements spanning his entire career.</p> <p>There is a limited selection of correspondence, primarily of a business nature. Notable correspondents include Ted Shawn (asking Solov to dance solo at the Jacob's Pillow festival) and Agnes DeMille (who wrote a heartfelt letter upon the death of John Martin). Congratulatory telegrams were kept separately and are included in this series.</p> <p>The oversized posters document both Metropolitan Opera Ballet productions as well as the Zachary Solov Ballet Ensemble's tour.</p> <p>Solov's writings include a lecture he gave at Ithaca College in 1980 where he discusses his childhood, working in the opera, the negative effect of unions on the creative process, and a typed essay entitled <span class=\"title\">Opera Ballet</span>.</p>"}