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Robert B. Krahl papers, 1956-1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Krahl, Robert B.
- Title
- Robert B. Krahl papers
- Dates
- 1956-1986 (inclusive)19561986
- Quantity
- 23.84 cubic feet (25 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4034
- Summary
- Technical theater professional, mainly in Seattle, Washington, the papers contain materials related to opera and dance productions around the Seattle area, especially Seattle Repertory Theatre
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Krahl served as lighting director and production manager for several opera and dance productions in Seattle, including the Jewish Community Center production of “The Dybbuk” in 1962. In addition, he produced sound plots and set designs.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, lighting, and set designs, programs, news releases, financial records and clippings for opera and dance productions in Seattle, including performances sponsored by the Seattle Parks Department, the Cornish School of Allied Arts, and the Seattle Jewish Community Center production of "The Dybbuk" in 1962; 1956-1963; publicity photographs, 1959-1960. Also includes lighting plots, set designs, clippings, programs, and other papers related to Krahl's work in technical theater, especially in Seattle for the Seattle Repertory Theatre as well as for other performing arts groups. Includes diagrams of theatres in the U.S. and abroad, photographs of Seattle theatres, and detailed coverage of performances for Century 21 in Seattle, 1962.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 4034-001, Robert B. Krahl papers, 1956-1963
- Accession No. 4034-002, Robert B. Krahl papers, 1962-1986
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4034-001: Robert B. Krahl papers, 1956-1963Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, lighting, and set designs, programs, news releases, financial records and clippings for opera and dance productions in Seattle, including performances sponsored by the Seattle Parks Department, the Cornish School of Allied Arts, and the Seattle Jewish Community Center production of "The Dybbuk" in 1962; 1956-1963; publicity photographs, 1959-1960.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert B. Krahl, 7/1/1989.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 4034-001 | Incoming Letters |
1956 |
| 1/2 | 4034-001 | Production file: Cornish Ballet, General
Correspondence |
1956 |
| 1/3 | 4034-001 | Production file: Cornish Ballet, Programs |
1956 |
| 1/4 | 4034-001 | Production file: Cornish Ballet, Financial
Records |
1956 |
| 1/5 | 4034-001 | Production file: Cornish Ballet, News
Releases |
1956 |
| 1/6 | 4034-001 | Production file: Cornish Ballet, Miscellany |
1956 |
| 1/7 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", General
Correspondence |
1962 |
| 1/8 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Stage Lighting &
Accoustic Plots |
1962 |
| 1/9 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Set Designs |
1962 |
| 1/10 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Programs |
1963 |
| 1/11 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", News Releases |
undated |
| 1/12 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Financial
Records |
1962 |
| 1/13 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Time Sheets |
1962 |
| 1/14 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Miscellany |
undated |
| 1/15 | 4034-001 | Production file: "The Dybbuk", Clippings |
1962-1963 |
| 1/16-20 | 4034-001 | Production file: Holiday Dance Concert |
1958-1964 |
| 1/21-22 | 4034-001 | Production file: Holiday Dance Concert- Music in the
Parks |
1960 |
| 1/23-25 | 4034-001 | Production file: Holiday Dance Concert- Fabric samples,
set designs, and miscellany |
undated |
| 1/26 | 4034-001 | Production file: "La Traviata", Lighting
Plots |
undated |
| 1/27 | 4034-001 | Production file: "La Traviata", Set Designs |
undated |
| 1/28 | 4034-001 | Production file: "La Traviata", programs |
1963 |
| 1/29 | 4034-001 | Production file: "La Traviata", clippings |
1930 |
| 1/30 | 4034-001 | Production file: Northwest Regional Ballet |
1962 February 22 |
| 1/31 | 4034-001 | Press book: Mary Costa |
1960-1961 |
| 1/32 | 4034-001 | Press book: Lola Montes |
1959-1960 |
| 1/33 | 4034-001 | Program: Seattle Junior Ballet |
1956 |
Accession No. 4034-002: Robert B. Krahl papers, 1962-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Lighting plots, set designs, clippings, programs, and other papers related to Krahl's work in technical theater, especially in Seattle for the Seattle Repertory Theatre as well as for other performing arts groups. Includes diagrams of theatres in the U.S. and abroad, photographs of Seattle theatres, and detailed coverage of performances for Century 21 in Seattle, 1962.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Maia Krahl Astley, 3/6/1997.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Set designers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Stage lighting designers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Theaters--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Krahl, Robert B.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.)
- Cornish School of Allied Arts (Seattle, Wash.)
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Guzzo, Louis R (creator)
- Israel, Norman (creator)
Corporate Names
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle (creator)
- Seattle (Wash.). bDepartment of Parks (creator)
- Seattle Repertory Theatre (creator)
