Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)Ralstin/Murphy collection relating to Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio, ...
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Main title
- Ralstin/Murphy collection relating to Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio, 1929-2010 (bulk 1935-1952).
Links
Links
- Finding aid http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu018007
- Finding aid (PDF) http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu018007.3
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Description
- 610 items (4 containers, 2.25 linear feet)
Rights advisory
- Certain restrictions to use or copying of materials may apply.
Access advisory
- Open to research.
- Not all materials in this collection may be readily accessible; please request accessibility information well in advance of your visit http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.contact
- Restrictions: Poor condition of original paper used for scrapbook pages.
Finding aids
- Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu018007
LC classification
- ML31 .V47
Variant title
- Scrapbooks on Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio, 1929-2010
Portion of title
- Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio, 1929-2010
Related names
- Porter, Violet Ralstin, 1920-1977, collector.
- Murphy, Paul, 1919-1985, collector.
- Vera-Ellen, 1921-1981. Ralstin/Murphy collection relating to Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio. 1929-2010.
- Hessler Dance Studio (Cincinnati, Ohio) Ralstin/Murphy collection relating to Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio. 1929-2010.
Biography/History note
- Vera-Ellen (b. Feb. 16, 1921, in Cincinnati, Ohio; d. Aug. 30, 1981, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American dancer and actress.
Organized/Arranged
- Organized into the following series: I. Scrapbooks, 1934-1953, II. Vera-Ellen Papers, 1935-1981, III. Hessler Dance Studio Papers, 1929-2010, IV. Miscellany.
Summary
- Two scrapbooks document the activities of the Hessler Dance Studio of Cincinnati, Ohio, during the 1930s and also the performance career of one of the studio's pupils, Vera-Ellen Rohe. Vera-Ellen (1921-1981), who performed under her first name, acted and danced in Hollywood films in the 1940s and 1950s. Scrapbooks were compiled by Violet and Catherine Ralstin and Catherine's husband, Paul Murphy, friends from growing up together in Ohio. Correspondence in the collection is between them and their families and Vera-Ellen and her mother, Alma Rohe. Additional items such as recital programs, ticket stubs, and handwritten dance routines document the dance activities and training at the Hessler Dance Studio. The career of Vera-Ellen and several other notables trained by the Hessler studio are documented in magazine and newspaper articles.
- Includes newspaper and magazine clippings, programs, photographs, publicity material, notes, correspondence, articles and clippings, and other ephemera; and a 45 rpm disk sound recording. Clippings are from Hollywood and movie fan magazines and local newspapers from Norwood and Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Includes clippings and materials from newspapers and fan magazines for Vera-Ellen's performances from the Belle of New York, Wonder Man, Three Little Girls in Blue, Kid from Brooklyn, Happy go Lovely, Three Little Words, Carnival in Costa Rica, On the Town, Big Leaguer, Call me Madam, Give Every Girl a Break, Ghost of a Chance, White Christmas and Slaughter on 10th Avenue from Words and Music.
LC Subjects
- Vera-Ellen, 1921-1981.
- Murphy, Catherine Ralstin, 1920-2011--Correspondence.
- Murphy, Paul, 1919-1985--Correspondence.
- Porter, Violet Ralstin, 1920-1977--Correspondence.
- Rohe, Alma, 1891-1980--Correspondence.
- Vera-Ellen, 1921-1981--Correspondence.
- Kaye, Danny.
- Hessler Dance Studio (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Dancers--United States.
- Motion picture actors and actresses--United States.
- Dance schools--Ohio--Cincinnati.
Form/Genre
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Notes
- Collection material in English.
- Compiled by Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Murphy and Violet Ralstin Porter.
Acquisition source
- Gift; Catherine Ralstin Murphy; 2006-2010.
Cite as
- Ralstin/Murphy Collection Relating to Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio, Music Division, Library of Congress.
LCCN
- 2014572572
Invalid LCCN
- 2006584185
Geographic area code
- n-us--- n-us-oh
Repository
- Library of Congress Music Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/perform.home
Type of material
- Archival Manuscript/Mixed Formats (Collection)
Item Availability
CALL NUMBER
- Ralstin/Murphy collection relating to Vera-Ellen and the Hessler Dance Studio
- Refer to finding aid
Request in
- Performing Arts Reading Room (Madison, LM113)
Status
- Not Charged