Artistic Director, 1970-1988

Component identifier:

Series 2

Content Summary:

The founding artistic director was Dame Peggy van Praagh followed by Sir Robert Helpmann, Anne Woolliams, Marilyn Jones, Marilyn Rowe Maver and Maina Gielgud (1983-1996). Most of the files date from the period when Gielgud held the post. The records include miscellaneous correspondence, interoffice memoranda, telex messages, production schedules and some photographs and brochures.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The first consignment of MS 7559 was transferred by the Australian Ballet in 1988 (Box 1-251), with an addition in 1996. Subsequent consignments were received in 2002, 2007 and 2009.

Names:

Australian Ballet

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