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Box 10

 Container

Contains 53 Results:

26 Jan 1988

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 41
Scope and Content

Miller to Barton Mumaw. Carbon copy of a typed letter on plain paper. Miller lets Mumaw know that he has given his address to one of his former students at the "Pillow," Bill Adams, so that Adams can send Mumaw a memorial card about La Meri. (La Meri died on January 7, 1988.) Bill Adams was La Meri's "man Friday" for several years after La Meri left Cape Cod and returned to San Antonio.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

16 Apr 1988

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 42
Scope and Content

Bill Adams to Miller. Copy of an announcement regarding a costume sale consisting of costumes from the wardrobe of La Meri's Ethnic Dance Repertory Companies, some of the costumes even belonging to Ruth St. Denis. Attached is a photocopy of an article on La Meri from Cape Cod Illustrated, 20 Sep 1973. 2 leaves. Envelope included.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

1 Sep 1989

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 43
Scope and Content

Bill Adams to Miller. Typed letter on plain paper. Adams is letting Miller know that he is in the process of selling off La Meri's personal jewelry and would like to notify her close friends and acquaintances before advertising to strangers. He includes two photocopied pages of photos of the jewelry with descriptive and price information. 3 leaves. Envelope included.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

6 Apr 1994

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 44
Scope and Content

Miller to Bill Adams. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Miller inquires about Adams's writing and whether or not he has heard from any of the Natyas. He mentions Buddy Renato Magni and Becky [Rebecca] Harris. Miller also asks if Adams knows whether "Josie--the young lady in San Antonio" has started writing her book on La Meri. Miller comments on surviving the January and March earthquakes. 2 leaves.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

Undated

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 45
Scope and Content

Hughes to Miller. Handwritten letter on folded stationery depicting an illustration of an old mill in Cape Cod. Hughes apologizes for not writing but the book she is working on is taking up all her writing energy. Hughes lets Miller know what Becky's present address is and mentions a woman who teaches physical education at UCLA. The latter comment was in regard to Miller's mention of an ethnic dance opening at UCLA. 1 leaf.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

Undated [probably 1944-45]

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 46
Scope and Content

Hughes to Jack Cole. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Hughes is writing from Jacob's Pillow and introducing Charles Miller to Cole who is casting for a new show. Hughes mentions that Miller has been studying with her since he was released from the Army last October. She mentions that Miller has "pretty snaky hips which ought to be good in Brazil." 1 leaf.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

Undated [probably 1944-45]

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 47
Scope and Content

Hughes to Ruth St. Denis. Handwritten letter on La Meri stationery. Hughes is introducing Charles Miller to St. Denis and says that he has been studying with her [Hughes] for a year-and-a-half--ever since his discharge from the Army. He is now moving to California and could use any advice or support from St. Denis. 1 leaf. Envelope included.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

Undated [probably 1944-45]

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 48
Scope and Content

Hughes to Jack Cole. Handwritten letter on La Meri stationery. Hughes is introducing Charles Miller to Cole and says that he has been studying with her since his discharge from the Army. He is now moving to California and Hughes has told Miller that Cole is the one with the "hottest tips" on the dance world on "the Coast." 1 leaf. Envelope included.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

Undated [probably 1944-45]

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 49
Scope and Content

Hughes to Mme. Philippini. Handwritten letter on La Meri stationery. Hughes is introducing Charles Miller to Philippini and says that he will be moving to the Coast and wants to break into dancing or acting out there. 1 leaf. Envelope included.

Dates: 1945 - 1989

Undated

 Item — Box: 10, Folder: 50
Scope and Content

Hughes to Miller. Handwritten note on Ethnic Dance Arts postcard. Hughes thanks Miller for his generous contribution and promises to write in September. 1 item.

Dates: 1945 - 1989