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Title: Ruth M. Shaver Collection of Material about the Kabuki Theater,
Date (inclusive): 1953-1971
Collection number: 1139
Creator:
Shaver, Ruth M.
Extent: 8 boxes (4 linear ft.)
1 oversize box
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library.
Dept. of Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Abstract: Ruth M. Shaver lived in Japan and studied Kabuki for many years. She also published a book on Kabuki titled,
Kabuki costume (1966). The collection consists of photographs, clippings, watercolors, sketches, theater programs, sheet music, notebooks,
and books related to Kabuki theater in Japan gathered by Shaver.
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department
of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Language:
English.
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections. Literary rights, including
copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds
the copyright and pursue the
copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.
[Identification of item], Ruth M. Shaver Collection of Material about the Kabuki Theater (Collection 1139). Department of
Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA Catalog Record ID:
2976849
Shaver lived in Japan and studied Kabuki for many years; Kabuki is a form of traditional Japanese dramas incorporating music
and dance which is highly stylized with elaborate costumes and scenic effects; Shaver published a books on Kabuki titled,
Kabuki costume (1966).
Collection consists of photographs, clippings, watercolors, sketches, theater programs, sheet music, notebooks, and books
related to Kabuki theater in Japan gathered by Shaver.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Shaver, Ruth M.--Archives.
Women authors--Archival resources.
Kabuki--Research.