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Richard Barstow papers

Title
Richard Barstow papers, 1927-1977 (bulk 1940-1977)
Author
Barstow, Richard.
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Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 1Offsite
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 2Offsite
Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 3Offsite
Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 4Offsite
Box 5Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 5Offsite
Box 6Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 6Offsite
Box 7Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 7Offsite
Box 8Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 8Offsite
Box 9Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 9Offsite
Box 10Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 10Offsite
Box 11Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 11Offsite
Box 12Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 12Offsite
Box 13Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 13Offsite
Box 14Mixed materialSupervised use JPB 04-37 Box 14Offsite

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Additional Authors
  • North, John Ringling, 1903-
  • General Motors Corporation.
  • National Foundation.
Description
5.5 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Summary
The Richard Barstow papers consist of manuscripts, manuscript copies, printed scores, and instrumental parts, including approximately two boxes of circus music.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Scores.
  • Typescripts.
Note
  • The Billy Rose Theatre Collection, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts holds related material, the Richard and Edith Barstow papers, 1915-1980 (*T-Mss 1981-001).
  • The Billy Rose Theatre Collection, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts holds related material, Correspondence to Morgan James, 1958-1977 (*T-Mss 1981-013).
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
Call Number
JPB 04-37
OCLC
NYPG05-A10005
Author
Barstow, Richard.
Title
Richard Barstow papers, 1927-1977 (bulk 1940-1977)
Biography
Richard Barstow (1908-1981) was a choreographer, director, dancer and composer. He began his varied show business career as a dancer, but went on to direct and choreograph for the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus, industrial shows, as well as for stage, film and television productions. By the time Barstow was seven, he was appearing in a vaudeville dance act, "The Five Barstows", with his sisters. After several years, only Richard and his sister Edith remained in the act. The two would continue to work together on numerous projects throughout their careers. Barstow eventually settled in Chicago where he directed, choreographed and created material fo nightclub revues.
Barstow's career took a turn in 1949, when he was hired by John Ringling North of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus, to direct and choreograph. He continued in this capacity for twenty-nine years and even wrote a number of songs for the circus. In addition to his work for the circus, Barstow had numerous stage credits as a choreographer and director, including several Broadway, summer theater, and nightclub productions. His extensive work for industrial shows included production staged for the General Motors Corporation during the 1950s.
Indexes
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Occupation
Choreographers.
Composers.
Dancers.
Theatrical producers and directors.
Added Author
North, John Ringling, 1903-
General Motors Corporation.
National Foundation.
Research Call Number
JPB 04-37
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