]> shaffer_bolm Rosalind Shaffer Collection Relating to Adolf Bolm An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 19 Jan 2010 Michele Combs 19 Jan 2010 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Shaffer, Rosalind. Rosalind Shaffer Collection Relating to Adolf Bolm 1951-2009, undated 0.25 linear ft. Correspondence, notes, photographs relating to the Russian-American ballet dancer, choreographer, director, and teacher. 2731780 English Biographical History

Adolf Bolm (1884-1951) was a noted choreographer, director and dancer. Born in Russia, his compatriots included Anna Pavlova, Sergei Diaghilev, and Vaslav Nijinsky. He eventually relocated to the United States where he continued to dance, teach, and mentor performers such as Syd (Cyd) Charisse, Rosalind Shaffer de Mille, and Ruth Syndon-Jenkins.

Rosalind Shaffer was a close friend of Adolf Bolm's wife Beatrice for many years; Bolm's son Olaf and Shaffer's son George were good friends as children, and Shaffer's daughter (also named Rosalind) studied ballet with Adolf Bolm. A journalist by profession, Shaffer and Mrs. Bolm compiled notes and research to be used in documenting Bolm's life and contributions to dance. The material passed to her daughter, Rosalind Shaffer de Mille, on Rosalind Shaffer's death in 2008.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Rosalind Shaffer Collection Relating to Adolf Bolm consists of subject files relating to Adolf Bolm. Material includes articles, photographs, correspondence, and notes (both Bolm's and others').

The Marilyn McLeod folder contains material added by the donor, reflecting her early involvement with Olaf and Rosalind, and the project. Included in this folder are a portrait of Adolf and his son Olaf (photocopy), a photograph of Rosalind de Mille standing in front of her portrait at age 17 (photocopy), a photo collage of the Bolm's Sycamore home in Hollywood, and a printout of the Adolf Bolm website's page on "Adolph Bolm and Rosalind Shaffer de Mille."

 Arrangement of the Collection

Material is arranged alphabetically.

 Related Material

See also the Adolf Bolm Collection. Additional information is available online at the Adolf Bolm website, http://www.Adolphbolm.com. (Note: the website uses the "Adolph" spelling; in this finding aid we have adhered to the Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH) spelling, "Adolf.")

 Subject and Genre Headings Dance and theatre Bolm, Adolph, 1894-1951. Diaghilev, Serge, 1872-1929. Shaffer, Rosalind. Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. Ballet -- History -- 20th century. Ballet dancers. Ballet dancing. Correspondence. Notes (documents) Photocopies. Research notes. Ballet dancers. Dancers. Choreographers. Access Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Rosalind Shaffer Collection Relating to Adolf Bolm, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of Marilyn McLeod, 2009.

 Inventory Subject files Bertenson, Sergeihandwritten and typed notes from an interview with Bertenson about Bolm; includes several pages titled "outline on Adolph Bolm biography"1951-19521 Bolm's noteshandwritten notes, by Bolm, about his life and careerundated1 Correspondence, "Liebe Kinder..."dated from Riga; possibly from Adolf's parents to Adolf and his wife19341 Diaghilev historyhandwritten notes by Rosalind Shafferundated1 History, Bolmtyped and handwritten notes from Mrs. Bolm and Rosalind Shaffer; includes a timeline of Bolm's lifeundated1 Inventory of Bolm's booksfour lists, typed and handwrittenundated1 Marilyn McLeodundated1 Play script of Ballerina by Lady Eleanor Smithundated1