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Title: Gloria Hendricks Papers
Dates: 1961-1970
Collection Number: 983.3
Creator/Collector:
Hendricks, Gloria
Extent: 1 Box. 1 linear foot.
Repository:
Museum of Performance and Design, Performing Arts Library
San Francisco, California 94124
Abstract: Gloria Hendricks served on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Ballet Guild from 1960-69. She was in charge of Guild
publicity and was later the Secretary. She also served as chairman of the Publicity Committee for the San Francisco Ballet,
and in 1966, she was a member of the Ballet Campaign Steering Committee. In May 1972, the Boards of Directors of both the
San Francisco Ballet Company and the Guild agreed to merge and to name the combined organization the San Francisco Ballet
Association. These papers contain materials relating to the activities of the San Francisco Ballet Guild Board of Directors.
Materials within the collection include board minutes and reports; correspondence exchanged among board members; financial
records; development files on long-range planning and fundraising; and promotional materials.
Language of Material: English
Entire Collection is open for research.
Reproduction of these materials can occur only if the copying falls within the provisions of the doctrine of fair use. Copyright
varies by item.
[Identification of item]. Gloria Hendricks Papers. Collection Number: 983.3. Museum of Performance and Design, Performing
Arts Library
These papers were donated to the San Francisco Performing Arts Library and Museum by Gloria Hendricks on May 9, 1983.
Biography/Administrative History
Gloria served on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Ballet Guild from 1960-69. She was in charge of Guild publicity
and also served as chairman of the Publicity Committee for the San Francisco Ballet. In 1962, she held the post of Secretary
and in 1966, she was a member of the Ballet Campaign Steering Committee. Founded in 1942, the San Francisco Ballet Guild acted
as sponsor of the San Francisco Ballet. It underwrote new productions, provided funds for the purchase of sets, costumes,
and choreographic commissions, and oversaw campaigns to raise funds for national and international tours. In May 1972, the
Boards of Directors of both the San Francisco Ballet Company and the Guild agreed to merge and to name the combined organization
the San Francisco Ballet Association. With this merger, approved on May 24, 1972, the San Francisco Ballet Guild ceased to
exist as a separate corporate entity and turned over all of its rights, privileges, and property, as well as its responsibilities
and liabilities, to the Company.
Scope and Content of Collection
These papers contain materials relating to the activities of the San Francisco Ballet Guild Board of Directors. It was collected
by Gloria Hendricks as she performed her duties as a board member between 1960 and 1969. Materials within the collection include
board minutes and reports; correspondence exchanged among board members; financial records; development files on long-range
planning and fundraising; and promotional materials. Since Mrs. Hendricks served as Publicity Chairman, the Guild's promotional
efforts for the ballet are most heavily documented.
San Francisco Ballet--History
Hendricks, Louis
San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet Association
San Francisco Ballet Guild