http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8c24wzf No online items Lewis Segal Collection of Dance and Theater Materials, 1902-2011; Bulk, 1970-2009 Preliminary processing by Andrea Wang; fully processed by Mike D'Errico in 2012 in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), with assistance from Jillian Cuellar; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé. The processing of this collection was generously supported by Arcadia funds. UCLA Library Special Collections Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/ © 2012 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Lewis Segal Collection of Dance 1890 1 and Theater Materials, 1902-2011; Bulk, 1970-2009 Descriptive Summary Title: Lewis Segal Collection of Dance and Theater Materials Date (inclusive): 1902-2011; Bulk, 1970-2009 Collection number: 1890 Collector: Segal, Lewis Extent: 24 record cartons (24 linear ft.) Abstract: Lewis Segal is a performing arts critic who has written on various topics related to the performing arts, from ballet to contemporary dance and musicals. He began working as a freelance writer in the 1960s for a number of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Performing Arts magazine, the Los Angeles Free Press, Ballet News, and High Performance magazine. He joined the staff of the Los Angeles Times in 1976. From 1996 to 2008 he held the full-time position of chief dance critic, writing full features and reviews on dance companies and performing arts organizations from around the world. Included in the collection are programs Segal collected from the various dance shows, movies, and musicals he has attended, as well as a set of 8mm early film reels, and VHS/DVD recordings of concerts and television features on dance-related topics. Language: Finding aid is written in English. Language of the Material: Materials are in English. Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections. Los Angeles, California 90095-1575 Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information. Restrictions on Access Open for research. STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information. Restrictions on Use and Reproduction Property rights to the physical object belong to the UC Regents. 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. Provenance/Source of Acquisition The collection was donated in 2011 by Lewis Segal. Processing Note Preliminary processing by Andrea Wang; fully processed by Mike D'Errico in 2012 in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), with assistance from Jillian Cuellar. The processing of this collection was generously supported by Arcadia funds. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Lewis Segal Collection of Dance and Theater Materials (Collection 1890). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, UCLA. UCLA Catalog Record ID UCLA Catalog Record ID: 6946138 Biography/History Lewis Segal was born in Los Angeles in 1941. He attended UCLA and graduated with a BA in Language/Arts, an MA in Theatre History and Criticism, and an MFA in Theatre Directing. After graduating, he began working as a freelance writer for a number of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Performing Arts magazine, the Los Angeles Free Press, Ballet News, and High Performance magazine. During the first half of the 1970s, he worked as a music publicist, first at Mercury Records, and later at ABC and Capitol Records. In 1976, he joined the staff of the Los Angeles Times as an assistant editor in the Book Review section, while continuing his freelance work for Calendar, the arts and entertainment section. In 1984, he was promoted to the position of Dance Writer, eventually becoming the chief dance critic for the newspaper in 1996. Regarding his professional accolades as a writer, he was one of two American critics participating in the 1990 India International Dance Festival, one of five American critics dubbed “Lord of the Dance” in Brills Content magazine in 2001, and the only American critic invited to submit a critical essay to Nina Alovert’s exhaustive study of Bolshoi Ballet star Nikolai Tsiskaridze, published in Moscow in 2010. Lewis Segal Collection of Dance 1890 2 and Theater Materials, 1902-2011; Bulk, 1970-2009 Although the Los Angeles Times downsized its arts section in 2008, Segal has continued to publish performing arts features and reviews as a freelancer. Aside from his work as a writer, he taught as an adjunct professor in the Department of Theater at the University of Southern California (USC) from 1999-2008. Scope and Content Collection primarily consists of programs and promotional materials from dance companies and performing arts venues from around the world, spanning the years 1922 to 2011. In addition to the vast collection of materials from ballet companies, international folk ensembles, and contemporary dance groups, there are souvenir programs from both movies and musicals, often containing detailed cast lists, production credits, and synopses. The video recordings include 8mm films from as far back as 1902, as well as VHS and DVD recordings of dance concerts and television features on performing arts groups and individual artists. Organization and Arrangement Arranged in two series: 1. Programs, 1922-2011 2. Video Recordings, 1902-2011. All series are arranged alphabetically. Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements COLLECTION CONTAINS DIGITAL MATERIALS: Special equipment or further processing may be required for viewing. To access digital materials you must notify the reference desk in advance of your visit. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Dance --California --Archival resources. Theater --California --Archival resources. Other Index Terms Related to this Collection Segal, Lewis, collector. Related Material The following sources provide additional information on dance and the performing arts in the twentieth century: Collection of Dance Programs, 1890-1990 (866) at UCLA Library Special Collections Dance Program and Ephemera Collection, 1909-1987 (MS-P026) at UC Irvine Library Special Collections Don Bondi Collection of Dance Programs and Publications, 1938-2004 (6010) at USC Library Special Collections Institute for Dance and Experimental Art Records, 1956-1994 (1753) at UCLA Library Special Collections Isadora Duncan Dance Programs and Ephemera, 1900-1957 (MS-P033) at UC Irvine Library Special Collections Lewitzky Dance Company Records, 1966-1997 (0203) at USC Library Special Collections Mildred Davenport Dance Programs and Dance School Materials, 1914-1942 (MS-P029) at UC Irvine Library Special Collections Separated Material Two record cartons of dance books and seven oversized dance books have been removed from the collection to be cataloged. Lewis Segal Collection of Dance 1890 3 and Theater Materials, 1902-2011; Bulk, 1970-2009 Series 1: Programs. 1922-2011 Series 1: Programs. 1922-2011 Scope and Content Series comprises paper programs and promotional materials from dance companies, performing arts organizations, and performance venues from the years 1922 to 2011. While a large part of the programs in this series come from Los Angeles-based shows and performance groups, Asian, African, Latin American, and European companies take up a decent portion of the series. A great diversity of styles and genres are also represented, from classical ballet to contemporary jazz, folk, and urban dance, as well as aerial dance forms. Of particular historical interest are the back issues of the British magazine, The Dancing Times (1922-1924). Furthermore, souvenir programs from movie screenings and musicals are included within the series, containing detailed cast lists, production credits, and synopses of shows. Organization and Arrangement Arranged alphabetically by dance company and performance venue. Box 1, Folder 1 Aboriginal Artists of Australia. 1981 Box 1, Folder 2 Alia Royal Jordanian Folklore Troupe. 1983-1984 Box 1, Folder 3 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 1973-1979 Box 1, Folder 4 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 1980-1984 Box 1, Folder 5 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 1985-1990 Box 1, Folder 6 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 1993-1997 Box 1, Folder 7 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 1998 Box 1, Folder 8 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 2000-2002 Box 1, Folder 9 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 2002-2003 Box 1, Folder 10 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 2004-2008 Box 1, Folder 11 Aman Folk Ensemble. 1974-1996 Box 1, Folder 12 American Ballet Theatre. 1966-1971 Box 1, Folder 13 American Ballet Theatre. 1972-1975 Box 1, Folder 14 American Ballet Theatre. 1975-1976 Box 1, Folder 15 American Ballet Theatre. 1977-1978 Box 1, Folder 16 American Ballet Theatre. 1979 Box 1, Folder 17 American Ballet Theatre. 1980 Box 1, Folder 18 American Ballet Theatre. 1981 Box 1, Folder 19 American Ballet Theatre. 1982-1983 Box 1, Folder 20 American Ballet Theatre. 1984 Box 1, Folder 21 American Ballet Theatre. 1985 Box 1, Folder 22 American Ballet Theatre. 1986-1987 Box 1, Folder 23 American Ballet Theatre. 1987 Box 1, Folder 24 American Ballet Theatre. 1988 Box 1, Folder 25 American Ballet Theatre. 1989 Box 1, Folder 26 American Ballet Theatre. 1990-1991 Box 2, Folder 1 American Ballet Theatre. 1992-1993 Box 2, Folder 2 American Ballet Theatre. 1995 Box 2, Folder 3 American Ballet Theatre. 1996-1997 Box 2, Folder 4 American Ballet Theatre. 1999-2001 Box 2, Folder 5 American Ballet Theatre. 2002-2003 Box 2, Folder 6 American Ballet Theatre.