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Black-and-white photography

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 231 Collections and/or Records:

Photographs - Patti Carlton, 1956, 1950

 File
Identifier: D037.02.0003.0027
Abstract

File contains 5 photographs of Denver dance Patti (Bowman) Carlton. One is inscribed to Maxine Williamson and dated "Xmas 1956." Patti Carlton went on to dance with Ballet Theatre in the 1950's.

Dates: 1956; 1950

Photographs - Portfolio, 1960

 File
Identifier: D037.03.0004.0011
Abstract

File contains photographs taken of Karen Williamson in dance apparel and and costume, street dress etc. Probably for a portfolio or resume. Photographer: Archibald, Denver, CO.

Dates: 1960

Photographs - Portraits, 1930

 File
Identifier: D037.05.0004.0034
Abstract

File contains two full-length studio portaits of Lillian Cushing in street attire.

Dates: 1930

Photographs, Program (Doris Niles), 1928 - 1929

 File
Identifier: D037.02.0003.0007
Abstract File contains a program for "Doris Niles and Her Ballet" in performance at the Gallo Theatre, NYC on October 21, 1928. Maxine Lower was in this performance and part of the succeeding national tour (see pg. 160 of "A Dancer's Scrapbook" by Serge Leslie, Dance Books, Longdon, 1987.) File also includes 5 copies of a studio photograph of Maxine Lower in a spanish dance costume probably date from this tour. Finally, this file contains 3 snapshots of Maxine Lower and Doris...
Dates: 1928 - 1929

Photographs - Ray Morgan, 1974

 File
Identifier: D037.02.0005.0007
Abstract

File contains two large photographs of dancer Ray Morgan. He has autographed and dedicated the photos to Maxine Williamson. Ray was a student at the Lillian Cushing School of Dance in the 1950s.

Dates: 1974

Photographs - Signed, 1950

 File
Identifier: D037.03.0004.0009
Abstract

File contains two signed photographs dedicated to Karen Williamson by Tamara Toumanova and William Dollar.

Dates: 1950

Photographs - Solly Ward, 1934, 1937

 File
Identifier: D037.02.0003.0015
Abstract

File includes two early signed portraits of actor Solly Ward (1890-1942) "to Alita..." RKO production stills from films containing the actor, Solly Ward: Living on Love" (1937) with Solly Ward playing the character, "Ely" (these photograpghs have been inscribed to memebers of Maxine Lower's family dated August 27, 1937); "Flight from Glory" (1937). Small candid of Solly Ward and Alita Duncan/Maxine Williamson taken in NYC, 1936(?).

Dates: 1934; 1937

Photographs - Students, 1940-1950

 File
Identifier: D037.05.0004.0045
Abstract

File contains multiple black and white photographs of dance students of the Lillian Cushing School.

Dates: 1940-1950

Photographs - The Great Waltz, 1934 - 1935

 File
Identifier: D037.02.0003.0013
Abstract File includes photos of "The Great Waltz." "The Great Waltz" opened at the Center Theatre (Rockefeller Center) on September 22, 1934 and ran for 298 performances. Maxine Lower is listed under the stage name Alita Duncan, Coprs de Ballet. Photograhps include four full-stage view of the production, four portraits of cast members (some are signed), as well as an assortment of candid photographs taken on waht appears to be the top or roof of the Center Theatre. Information sheet on "The Great...
Dates: 1934 - 1935