Finding Aid for the Ruth M. Shaver Collection of Material about the Kabuki Theater, 1953-1971
Processed by K. Lopaty; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé
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The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Finding Aid for the Ruth M. Shaver Collection of Material about the Kabuki Theater, 1953-1971
Collection number: 1139
UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections
Manuscripts Division
Los Angeles, CA
- Processed by:
- K. Lopaty, April 1974
- Encoded by:
- Caroline Cubé
- Online finding aid edited by:
- Josh Fiala, April 2004
© 2004 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
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.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Use and Reproduction
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Restrictions on Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.
Preferred Citation
[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
Biography
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).
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photographs, clippings, watercolors, sketches, theater programs, sheet music, notebooks, and books
related to Kabuki theater in Japan gathered by Shaver.
Indexing Terms
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.
Box 1
1. Kabuki Programs. Tokyo,
Japan Times. 1967-1971.
Box 1
2. National Theatre of Japan. Tokyo. 1966-1971.
Box 1
Miscellaneous pamphlets on Japan, dance, and drama.
Box 2
Miscellaneous photographs of Kabuki actors.
Box 3
Miscellaneous newspaper and magazine clippings.
Box 3
Miscellaneous theatre programs in English and Japanese.
Box 4
Miscellaneous newspaper clippings.
Box 5
Various photographs, clippings, sketches and watercolors of costumes and accessories for Kabuki actors.
Box 5
Pictures, sketches, watercolors, and dummies of different makeup designs and techniques.
Box 5
Sketches, watercolors, and clippings of stage settings and properties for Kabuki.
Box 5
Sheet music for a Kabuki drama.
Box 6
Manuscript of lectures on Kabuki.
Creator/Collector: Ota-Sensei, Gako
Box 6
Manuscript: Study on Katsura.
Creator/Collector: Matsuda, Seifu
Box 6
Correspondence. ca. 1953-1961.
Box 6
Ephemera on Japanese Theatre: history and seating arrangements.
Box 6
Ephermera on theatre in America.
Box 7
3 scrapbooks on Kabuki Theatre in Japan. ca. 1953-1968.
Box 8
12 books on International theatre, mainly Kabuki.
Box 8
Bibliography of books on Kabuki.
Box 9
25 watercolors, pen and ink sketches, and photographs of costume design for Kabuki.
Box 9
1 needlepoint design of a Kabuki actor.
