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MS.P.034  
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  • 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