Fernando Schaffenburg Collection

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1 Fernando Schaffenburg Collection Inventory Prepared by Jessie Hopper Last Revision - June 2013

2 Table of Contents Collection Summary... 1 Biographical Note... 1 Scope and Content Note... 1 Organization of the Fernando Schaffenburg Collection... 2 Restrictions... 2 Index Terms... 2 Administrative Information... 2 Detailed Description of the Collection... 4

3 Ballets Russes Archives at the University of Oklahoma School of Dance Collection Summary Repository Ballets Russes Archives at the University of Oklahoma School of Dance Collection Title Fernando Schaffenburg Fernando Schaffenburg Collection Dates Bulk Dates Quantity Abstract Identification boxes Fernando Schaffenburg, a Mexican dancer, was a member of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. His collection contains photographs, correspondence, newspaper articles, performance programs, souvenir programs, advertisements and a costume. FS-016 Biographical Note Fernando Schaffenburg was born April 2, 1925 in Mexico City. He trained in ballet at the Mexican School of Dance and later danced with the Ballet of the City of Mexico. In the late 1940's, he moved to New york City to join American Ballet Theater, going on two American and one European tour with the troupe. In the early 1950's, he appeared in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Paint Your Wagon, and Arabian Nights. He performed with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo from 1952 to After being the lead dancer in the Broadway hit My Fair Lady, Mr. Schaffenburg moved to Texas to teach ballet in El Paso. He later moved to Dallas to teach at Edith James' School of Ballet. In 1964, he became the head of the ballet division of Texas Christian University's theater arts department. He was chairman upon his retirement in He was also the early director of the Fort Worth Ballet Association. He died in Pueblo, Colorado on March 6, Scope and Content Note The Fernando Schaffenburg Collection contains photographs, correspondence, newspaper articles, programs, advertisements and a costume. Page 1

4 Ballets Russes Archives at the University of Oklahoma School of Dance Organization of the Fernando Schaffenburg Collection Restrictions Photographs Correspondence Newspaper Articles Performance Programs Souvenir Programs Advertisements Costume Restriction of Access Index Terms The Fernando Schaffenburg Collection is currently unavailable to researchers. When the Ballets Russes Archive is open to researchers, the collection will be open to researchers without restrictions. The following are selected search terms used in the collection Advertisements Ballet Ballet dancers Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Correspondence Costume Newspaper Articles Performance Programs Photographic Material Schaffenburg, Fernando Souvenir Programs Administrative Information Provenance The Fernando Schaffenburg Collection was donated by Karen P. Clapp in February Page 2

5 Ballets Russes Archives at the University of Oklahoma School of Dance Processing History Tara Davis processed the collection in Jessie Hopper databased the collection in 2012 Page 3

6 Detailed Description of the Collection The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection. Box Fernando Schaffenburg Photographs FS-016-P u Snapshot of Fernando Schaffenburg FS-016-P u Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg in L'Aprés-Midi d'un Faune FS-016-P Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg as the Officer in Gaite Parisienne FS-016-P Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg FS-016-P u Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg FS-016-P u Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg in Rodeo FS-016-P u Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg FS-016-P u Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg FS-016-P u Portrait of Fernando Schaffenburg Fernando Schaffenburg and Nina Novak Photograph Prints FS-016-P u Snapshot of Fernando Schaffenburg and Nina Novak FS-016-P u Snapshot of Fernando Schaffenburg and Nina Novak FS-016-P u Snapshot of Fernando Schaffenburg and Nina Novak Casual Snapshots FS-016-P u Group snapshot at a pool FS-016-P u Group snapshot at pool FS-016-P u Group snapshot at beach FS-016-P u Group snapshot in front of bus Performance Photographs FS-016-P u

7 5 6 7 Group performance photo FS-016-P u Group Performance photo of Swan Lake FS-016-P u FS-016-P u of Swan Lake FS-016-P u FS-016-P u FS-016-P u FS-016-P u of Swan Lake FS-016-P u of Mikado FS-016-P u of Raymonda FS-016-P u of Gaite Pariesienne FS-016-P u of Raymonda FS-016-P of Raymonda FS-016-P u FS-016-P u of Coppelia FS-016-P u Alexandra Danilova Photographs FS-016-P u Headshot of Danilova FS-016-P u Rehearshal Photo Autographed Anna Istomina Studio Portraits FS-016-P u Copy of Istomina Photo FS-016-P u Copy of Istomina Photo Studio Role Portraits FS-016-P u Studio Portrait

8 FS-016-P u Studio Portrait Letter from Anna Istomina June 28 Letter from Anna Istomina to Fernando and Karen Schaffenburg Don Quixote Performance Program Undated Performance program of Don Quixote directed by Fernando Schaffenburg and choreographed by Miguel Terekhov at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, TX Newspaper Articles The Season in Review - Dance News, November 1954; Ectador ; Artes y Letras ; Por Carlos Gonzalez Pena; Entertainment - Citizen-News, Hollywood, January 31, 1953 ; 5 others September Mr. B and his delightful dancing feat - Article about Balanchine in the Financial Times Undated The Dance: Revival; Ballet Russe Presents Stimulating Program; Ballet Russe Stars Teaches Local Classes; 4 additional articles Undated La Cie de concert du Ballet Monte Carlo aux Rendez-Vous Undated Picture and title of Fernando Schaffenburg and Natalie Krassovska Undated Ballerina to be Symphony Feature" November 4 Ballet Russe Gaiete Rollicking Festival - Winnipeg Tribune Ballet Group Pleases Here Copies of Newspaper Articles Undated Ballerina to be Symphony Feature Undated The Dance: Revival; Ballet Russe Presents Stimulating Program; Ballet Russe Stars Teaches Local Classes; 4 additional articles Undated Picture and title of Fernando Schaffenburg and Natalie Krassovska Undated

9 12 13 La Cie de concert du Ballet Monte Carlo aux Rendez-Vous Undated Vladimir Dokoudovsky, Dancer and Ballet Theater Founder, Undated Mr. B and his delightful dancing feat - Article about Balanchine in the Financial Times December 6 Vladimir Dokoudovsky, Dancer and Ballet Theater Founder, October Newsletter featuring obituary of Vladimir Dokoudovsky April 30 Don Quixote a pastiche The Season in Review - Dance News, November 1954; Ectador ; The Season in Review - Dance News, November 1954; Ectador ; Artes y Letras ; Por Carlos Gonzalez Pena; Entertainment - Citizen-News, Hollywood, January 31, 1953 ; 5 others Undated Orchestra Opens Season ; Por Carlos Gonzalez Pena; Entertainment - Citizen-News, Hollywood, January 31, 1953 ; 5 others Ballet Group Pleases Here November 4 Ballet Russe Gaiete Rollicking Festival - Winnipeg Tribune Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Souvenir and Performance Program November 18 Performance program of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Concert Company Undated Souvenir Program of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Photocopy Booklet of Ballet Russe Souvenir Program Undated Compilation booklet of various Ballet Russe souvenir programs Schaffenburg Costume 1 Fernando Schaffenburg Costume Undated Blue velvet tunic worn by Fernando Schaffenburg

10 Box 3 1 Oversize materials March Advertisement for the Fall 1953 tour of Denham s Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo from Dance News January 11 Poster advertising the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the 1962 season