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

Summary

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.

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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Kabuki--Research.
Women authors--Archival resources.

Names:

Shaver, Ruth M.--Archives.

Location of this collection:

UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library

A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library

Box 951575

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US

Contact:

(310) 825-4988

AskLSC@library.ucla.edu

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