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Yale University -Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Lewis Lloyd papers, 1880-2013, bulk 1961-1994

50.32 Linear Feet

The papers of Lewis Lloyd include correspondence, writings, business records, photographs, artwork, audio tapes, video tapes, printed material, production programs, posters, books and ephemera. The papers document his work between 1962 and 1989 in a number of professional positions: as owner of the off-Broadway Pocket Theater; manager of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company; general manager for the Brooklyn Academy of Music; program director for the New York State Council for the Arts; and as a consultant to television and radio stations, dance companies and art museums in the Northeast. Lloyd also was an avid collector of theatre and dance memorabilia. Along with his personal papers are books, production programs, posters, photographs and other materials documenting the history and productions of Alvin Ailey, Ballets Russes, the American Ballet Company, New York City Ballet, Twyla Tharp, as well as dancers and choreographers.

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May 1995 acquisition, 1880-1984 45.46 Linear Feet

This acquisition contains correspondence, writings, reports, notes, printed material, photographs, art work, posters, and audiovisual materials, including records of The Pocket Theater; the Brooklyn Academy of Music; the New York State Council for the Arts and other companies for whom Lloyd served as administrator or consultant. Also included are materials relating to dance and theater companies including the Ballets Russes; the Merce Cunningham Dance Company,Twyla Tharp Dance, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

    Lewis Lloyd papers, 1880-2013, bulk 1961-1994 50.32 Linear Feet

    Lloyd, Lewis L.

    The papers of Lewis Lloyd include correspondence, writings, business records, photographs, artwork, audio tapes, video tapes, printed material, production programs, posters, books and ephemera. The papers document his work between 1962 and 1989 in a number of professional positions: as owner of the off-Broadway Pocket Theater; manager of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company; general manager for the Brooklyn Academy of Music; program director for the New York State Council for the Arts; and as a consultant to television and radio stations, dance companies and art museums in the Northeast. Lloyd also was an avid collector of theatre and dance memorabilia. Along with his personal papers are books, production programs, posters, photographs and other materials documenting the history and productions of Alvin Ailey, Ballets Russes, the American Ballet Company, New York City Ballet, Twyla Tharp, as well as dancers and choreographers.