Collection of memorabilia related to Belgian dancer Akarova
Overview
Three memorabilia items in a decorative wrapper relating to the Belgian dancer, Akarova.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-1941
Language of Materials
French
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
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Extent
.04 linear feet (1 volume)Includes three printed items: a transcript of a conference following an Akarova performance; a booklet of reviews of Akarova; and a booklet of photographs of Akarova in various performances. All items are enclosed in a wrapper with a photograph of Akarova by Willy Kessels.
Biographical / Historical
Akarova was a Belgian dancer and stage designer. Born Marguerite Acarin in Saint Jossetin-Noode near Brussels, she took the stage name Akarova in 1923.
Arrangement
Arranged in order as received.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2019MT-132. Purchased from Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller with funds from the Howard D. Rothschild Bequest, 2018 December.
Processing Information
Processed by Melanie Wisner, 2019.
Subject
- Akarova, 1904- (Person)
- Title
- Collection of memorabilia related to Belgian dancer Akarova, 1938-1941 (MS Thr 1937): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2019 May 1
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou03169
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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