Maud Allan papers, 1910-1934

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Summary

Creators:
Allan, Maud
Abstract:
Maud Allan (1883-1956) was a interpretive dancer. She made her performing debut in Vienna (1903) and was best known for her solo performance in The vision of Salome (1908). She toured India (1913), Southeast Asia (1913 and 1923), South America (1919-1920), and the U.S. The collection contains manuscripts, photographs, postcard albums, books, ephemera, and a scrapbook related to Allan's life and career.
Extent:
1 linear feet ( 2 boxes and 1 oversize box.)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Maud Allan Papers (Collection 2038). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains manuscripts, photographs, postcard albums, books, ephemera, and a scrapbook related to the life and career of Canadian-born interpretive dancer Maud Allan. Correspondence in a letter book represents correspondence by her agent, W. Angus MacLeod. Some books in the collection were presentation copies made to Allan, while others are from her library. The postcard album is made up of postcards sent to Allan.

Biographical / historical:

Maud Allan was born in Toronto, Canada in 1883; raised in San Francisco, California; performing debut, Vienna, 1903; best known solo performance, The vision of Salome, 1908; toured India in 1913, Southeast Asia in 1913 and 1923, South America from 1919 to 1920, and the U.S.; had a school in England beginning in 1928; died in Los Angeles, October 7, 1956.

Acquisition information:
Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, purchase, 1965.
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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Manuscripts, ephemera, and books (Box 1).
  2. Photograph albums and books (Box 2).
  3. Scrapbook and postcard album (Box 3).

Physical / technical requirements:

PORTIONS OF THIS COLLECTION HAVE BEEN DIGITIZED. Please consult digital facsimiles instead of originals. All requests to access special collections materials must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Maud Allan Papers (Collection 2038). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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