This collection comprises topical files of materials collected by dance historian and University of California, Irvine dance professor Olga Maynard for instruction and research purposes. These materials include correspondence, clippings, publications, photographs, programs and notebooks that document twentieth century ballet and modern dance. Additionally, the collection includes syllabi, reading lists, and course examinations crated by Maynard while at UC Irvine; typescripts and notes for her publications; materials relating to various academic service on committees at UC Irvine; and audiocassettes of interviews with dancers and choreographers. Of particular interest for researchers are videocassettes of choreography; movies and television shows about dance in the twentieth century; and correspondence from noted ballet dancers and correographers Marianna Tcherkassky, Anthony Tudor, Hugh Laing, and Suzanne Farrell.

53.5 Linear Feet (89 boxes and 1 XOS folder)

The collection has not been processed. It may contain restricted copies. Access to original audiocassettes, audio tapes, and videocassettes is restricted; researchers may request listening or viewing copies. Please contact the Department of Special Collections and Archives in advance to request access.