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Wigman, Mary, 1886-1973

 Person

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1: "Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook, 1947

 File — Box D088.0001: [Barcode: U186023271515]
Identifier: D088.0001
Abstract

This box contains (1) leatherette binder with (1) program and (192) silver gelatin prints depicting Mary Wigman's choreography for Gluck's production of "Orpheus and Eurydice" in the Dreilinden opera house on March 22, 1947.

Dates: 1947
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D088, "Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook

Candid Portrait of Choreographer Mary Wigman, 1961

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0107.00001
Abstract

Candid photograph of choreographer Mary Wigman working on the choreography for the ballet ''Orpheo.''

Dates: 1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D002, The Dance Archive Photograph Collection / Photographs / Box 4: Jerome Robbins - George Zoritch / Wigman, Mary

Mary Wigman and her Group, circa 1932

 Item
Identifier: D004.01.0007.0055.00002
Abstract Souvenir program for the Mary Wigman and her Dance Group's performance in [1932?] at Carnegie Hall in New York (N.Y.). Principal performers: Mary Wigman, Katia Bakalinskaja, Bella Chason, Gretl Curth, Erika Czollek, Meta Menz, Pola Nirenska...[and others]. Presented by: S. Hurok. Works performed include: Hymnus I (Aufbruch) -- Das Tor (The Gate) -- Nachtgesang (Songs of the night) -- Traumvogel (Dreams) -- Schatten (Shadows) -- Pastorale (II) -- Intermezzo -- Hymnus II (Ruckkeehr)...
Dates: circa 1932
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D004, The Dance Archive Souvenir and House Program Collection / National and International Companies / Box 7: Kabuki-Minnesota Dance Theatre

Mary Wigman School Building, 1935

 Item
Identifier: D109.0001.0001.00006
Abstract

Outside shot of the Wigman School Building in Germany.

Dates: 1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D109, Charlotte York Irey Papers / Box 1: Scrapbook, Photos, Wedding, and Memorial Material / Scrapbook

"Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: D088
Abstract The collection includes a pasted program of the event, 15 b/w original photographic portraits of Mary Wigman* (two large: 5 6/8 x 4 3/8, and 5 3/8 x 3 3/8", and 13 smaller: 3 3/8 x 2"), 9 silver gelatin prints showing the choregrapher amidst her dancers (2 x 3 3/8"), and two depicting German conductor Heinz Bongartz, with costume designer Gerda Schulte (4 1/2 x 3 2/8"). The remaining 166 photographs depict the path, development and flow of the opera from scene to scene. They feature Wigman's...
Dates: 1947
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / "Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook

"Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook, 1947

 Item
Identifier: D088.0001.00001
Abstract

(1) leatherette binder with (1) program and (192) silver gelatin prints depicting Mary Wigman's choreography for Gluck's production of "Orpheus and Eurydice" in the Dreilinden opera house on March 22, 1947.

Dates: 1947
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D088, "Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook / Box 1: "Orpheus and Eurydice" Scrapbook

Portrait of Mary Wigman, between 1930 November-1945 December

 Item
Identifier: M272.01.0004.00001
Abstract

Photograph of Mary Wigman performing ''Tanz in der Stille''.

Dates: between 1930 November-1945 December
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M272, Sears Family Papers / Photographs / Box 4: Vera Sears and Children's Dance Theatre Photographs

Rehearsal of a Study, 1952

 Item
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0107.00002
Abstract

Seven candid photographs of choreographer and dancer Mary Wigman during rehearsals.

Dates: 1952
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D002, The Dance Archive Photograph Collection / Photographs / Box 4: Jerome Robbins - George Zoritch / Wigman, Mary

Wigman Class, 1935

 Item
Identifier: D109.0001.0001.00007
Abstract Photograph of students attending a Wigman class. Charlotte is seated in front, second from left. Inventory description provided: "My mother sent me to Desden, Germany to leard modern dance from Mary Wigman. It was a pretty amazing experience for a 17-year old from Oklahoma. My family said I could stay longer than the summer if I wanted- in those days people didn't dash across the ocean, and I was going at great sacrific to my parents. But then I found that in order to graduate, dancers had...
Dates: 1935
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D109, Charlotte York Irey Papers / Box 1: Scrapbook, Photos, Wedding, and Memorial Material / Scrapbook

Wigman, Mary, 1952-1961

 File
Identifier: D002.01.0004.0107
Abstract

Photographs of modern dance pioneer Mary Wigman at rehearsals.

Dates: 1952-1961
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / D002, The Dance Archive Photograph Collection / Photographs / Box 4: Jerome Robbins - George Zoritch

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