Robert B. Krahl papers, 1956-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Krahl, Robert B.
Title
Robert B. Krahl papers
Dates
1956-1986 (inclusive)
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
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

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

.42 cubic foot (1 box)

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

23.42 cubic feet (24 boxes)

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

  • 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)


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