Collection ID: 2745160

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Genée, Adeline, 1878-1970
Abstract:
A letter by the Danish and British ballet dancer.
Extent:
1 folder (SC)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Adeline Genée Letter, &su_name;

Background

Scope and Content:

The Adeline Genée Letter is a handwritten letter dated 1 Sep 1940 and sent by Genée from Bernardsville, New Jersey. It is addressed to Commander McCormick-Goodhart of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. During WWII, Genée came out of retirement to participate in various charitable war relief organizations. In the letter, she discusses plans for upcoming performances and events.

Biographical / Historical:

Dame Adeline Genée (1878-1970) was a Danish and British ballet dancer. She became famous in the early twentieth century, performing with ballet companies in London and New York.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Commander McCormick-Goodhart, 1961.
Arrangement:

Single item.

Access

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Adeline Genée Letter, &su_name;

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
CONTACT:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu