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Tandy Beal papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2044

Scope and Contents

The Tandy Beal papers (1958-2001) consist of materials pertinent to Beal's career in the dance industry. Box 1 contains correspondence of a personal and business nature. Company information as well as boards and committee minutes can be found in boxes 2-3. Materials resulting from Beal's interactions with organizations such as the California Arts Council, Friends of Olympia Station, and the National Endowment of the Arts are located in boxes 4-5. Information concerning various foundations, grants, residency, tours, and performances range from boxes 12-33. Boxes 34-43 contain publicity and reviews, newsclippings, program samples, artwork, and other documents associated with Tandy Beal.

Dates

  • 1958-2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

20.5 Linear Feet (43 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Tandy Beal papers (1958-2001) consist of materials pertinent to Beal's career in the dance industry. Tandy Beal is well known for her memorable performances in the Nutcracker, Crazy Jane, Outside Blake's Window, and her appearances with Bobby McFerrin. She is also the founder of Tandy Beal and Company which produced the successful twist on a traditional form of entertainment known as the New Pickle Circus.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Tandy Beal in 2003.

Related Materials

Separated Materials

See also the Tandy Beal photograph collection (P1119) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Creator

Title
Inventory of the Tandy Beal papers
Author
Finding aid created by Sabrina Baksh-Riches.
Date
2004 (last modified: 2018)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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