Robert B. Krahl papers, 1956-1986
Table of Contents
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 Note
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 Description
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 Collection
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative Information
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 Collection
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Accession No. 4034-001: Robert B. Krahl papers, 1956-1963
.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.
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Description: Incoming LettersDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Cornish Ballet, General CorrespondenceDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Cornish Ballet, ProgramsDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Cornish Ballet, Financial RecordsDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Cornish Ballet, News ReleasesDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Cornish Ballet, MiscellanyDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", General CorrespondenceDates: 1962Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", Stage Lighting & Accoustic PlotsDates: 1962Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", Set DesignsDates: 1962Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", ProgramsDates: 1963Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", News ReleasesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/11, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", Financial RecordsDates: 1962Container: Box/Folder 1/12, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", Time SheetsDates: 1962Container: Box/Folder 1/13, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", MiscellanyDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/14, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "The Dybbuk", ClippingsDates: 1962-1963Container: Box/Folder 1/15, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Holiday Dance ConcertDates: 1958-1964Container: Box/Folder 1/16-20, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Holiday Dance Concert- Music in the ParksDates: 1960Container: Box/Folder 1/21-22, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Holiday Dance Concert- Fabric samples, set designs, and miscellanyDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/23-25, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "La Traviata", Lighting PlotsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/26, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "La Traviata", Set DesignsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/27, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "La Traviata", programsDates: 1963Container: Box/Folder 1/28, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: "La Traviata", clippingsDates: 1930Container: Box/Folder 1/29, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Production file: Northwest Regional BalletDates: 1962 February 22Container: Box/Folder 1/30, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Press book: Mary CostaDates: 1960-1961Container: Box/Folder 1/31, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Press book: Lola MontesDates: 1959-1960Container: Box/Folder 1/32, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Program: Seattle Junior BalletDates: 1956Container: Box/Folder 1/33, Accession 4034-001
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Description: Accession No. 4034-002: Robert B. Krahl papers, 1962-198623.42 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
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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)
