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Richard and Edith Barstow papers

Title: Richard and Edith Barstow papers, circa 1907-1980.
Author: Barstow, Richard.
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Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 1	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 1	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 2	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 2	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 3	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 3	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 4	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 4	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 5	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 5	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 6	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 6	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 7	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 7	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 8	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 8	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 9	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 9	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 10	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 10	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 11	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 11	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 12	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 12	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 13	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 13	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 14	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 14	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 15	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 15	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 16	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 16	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 17	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 17	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 18	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 18	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 19	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 19	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Request Appointment Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person.	Box 20	Mixed material	Supervised use	*T-Mss 1981-001 Box 20	Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Description

17 linear ft. (28 boxes)

Summary

The Richard and Edith Barstow papers contain correspondence, clippings, programs, scrapbooks, photographs, and scripts documenting the careers of Richard and Edith Barstow, both as dancers, and later as directors and choreographers.

Subjects

Genre/Form

Clippings.
Correspondence.
Photographs.
Programs.
Scrapbooks.
Scripts (documents)

Note

The Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts holds related material, the Richard Barstow papers, 1927-1987 (JPB 04-37).
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).

Access (note)

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Biography (note)

Richard Barstow (1908-1981) and Edith Barstow (died 1960) were directors and choreographers, known for their work with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, for industrial shows, and for stage, film, and television productions.

Indexes/Finding Aids (note)

Finding aid available in repository and on internet.

Call Number

*T-Mss 1981-001

OCLC

NYPG05-A10021

Author

Barstow, Richard.

Title

Richard and Edith Barstow papers, circa 1907-1980.

Restricted Access

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Biography

Richard Barstow (1908-1981) and Edith Barstow (died 1960) were directors and choreographers, known for their work with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, for industrial shows, and for stage, film, and television productions. Both began their show business careers as part of a vaudeville act with their other siblings, known as "The Five Barstows." The two continued on together as a dance team for several years and would later work, both together, and independently, staging and directing musical numbers in a variety of settings. Richard Barstow enjoyed an especially wide-ranging career. In addition to a long affiliation with the circus, (involving directing, choreographing, and composing), Barstow had numerous other stage credits, including Broadway, summer theater. He was based for a time in Chicago, working chiefly on nightclub productions, most notably at the Palmer House. His extensive work for industrial shows included productions staged for the General Motors Corporation during the 1950s. He is also well known for his work with Judy Garland on several projects, most notably, choreographing and staging the numbers for the film, A Star is Born (1954). Edith Barstow assisted her brother as a choreographer, director, and producer until the time of her death.

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Occupation

Choreographers.

Dancers.

Theatrical producers and directors.

Added Author

Barstow, Edith.

General Motors Corporation.

Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows.

Merriel Abbott Dancers.

Research Call Number

*T-Mss 1981-001

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