Access
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Acquisition Information
Processing History
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine
Libraries
Title: Collection on Alberto Salicru
Identifier/Call Number: MS.P.034
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): circa 1959-1970
Abstract: This collection contains photographs,
reviews, publicity announcements, programs, magazines and a poster documenting the career of
Flamenco and regional classical dancer Alberto Salicru and several of his
partners.
Language of Material:
English .
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by
the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish,
please contact the Head of Special Collections and University Archives.
Preferred Citation
Guide to the Collection on Alberto Salicru. MS-P34. Special Collections and Archives, The
UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.
For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information
about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder
descriptions, and box/folder locations.
Acquisition Information
Acquired, 1999.
Processing History
Processed by Andre Ambrus, 2002.
Biography
Alberto Salicru, a well-known flamenco and regional classical Spanish dancer, was born in
Havana, Cuba, in 1929. He was responsible for introducing numerous innovations into
classical Spanish dance, including the successful combination of jazz and flamenco when he
first performed in Mexico City. He also debuted a Jota, a Spanish folk dance, danced in a
classical style while performing in Los Angeles. Salicru appeared on television and in a
number of movies with his fast-paced footwork. He died July 2, 2000.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection comprises photographs, reviews, publicity announcements, programs,
magazines and a poster documenting the career of the flamenco and regional classical dancer
Alberto Salicru and several of his partners.
The collection is arranged topically. Materials are arranged chronologically within each
topical grouping whenever possible.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Salicru, Alberto