Shaver (Ruth M.) Collection of Material about the Kabuki Theater, 1953-1971

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Summary

Title:
Ruth M. Shaver Collection of Material about the Kabuki Theater,
Dates:
1953-1971
Creators:
Shaver, Ruth M.
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.
Extent:
8 boxes (4 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
English.
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.

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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).

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.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by K. Lopaty; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé
Date Prepared:
© 2004
Date Encoded:
Text rekeyed by Caroline Cubé from in-house paper finding aid, March 2004 . Machine-readable finding aid derived from rekeyed finding aid, encoding added via Notetab Pro. Online finding aid edited by Josh Fiala. Date of source: April 1974 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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.

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.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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