Jan Veen Memorial – program and letters, 1968 April

File — Box: 5, Folder: 10

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Jan Veen collection includes correspondence, photographs, writings, clippings, and books relating to or belonging to Jan Veen.

The majority of the collection contains photograph collections of Veen, both performing in productions and press stills. Most of the photograph collection is contained in their original scrapbook folders, with additional folders containing personal travel photographs and press photos from other performers.

Print materials within the collection include articles and a dance play written by Veen, correspondence with students and other performers, and programs from his performances. Additional materials include books and clippings related to Veen’s art history courses and programs from European, American, and Asian theater and dance programs. The collection contains one LP recording of Walter Piston’s “The Incredible Flutist”, which Veen choreographed.

Dates

Creation: 1968 April

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research by appointment. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite.

Audiovisual recordings have not been transferred. Patrons may view an item’s container and/or carrier, but the original recordings are not available for playback due to preservation concerns. Patrons may request access to viewing/listening copies via onsite appointment, however recordings on obsolete formats may not be available. Contact Archives staff for further information.