Lila Zali papers, 1898-2003.

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Creator

Zali, Lila, 1918-2003.

Location

Jerome Robbins Dance Division

Extent

• 1.76 linear feet (5 boxes)

Access Restrictions

To request materials, contact the Jerome Robbins Dance Division (dance@nypl.org) in advance. Inquiries regardingaudio materials in the collection may be directed to the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Audio materials may be subject to preservation and migration prior to access.

Scope/Contents Note

Lila Zali, born Elizaveta Borisova Zalipskaya (1918-2003),was a ballerina, educator, choreographer, and founder of Ballet Pacifica. The Lila Zali papers (1898-2003) documenther life as a dancer from her childhood until retirement through photographs, memorabilia, and scrapbooks kept by Zali and her mother, Maria Zalipsky. The collection spans Zali's professional career, including her work with the Mordkin Ballet, the United Service Organizations (USO), and on the television programs Balleretta and The Don Lewis Show.

Controlled Access Terms

• Ballerinas.
• Ballet companies -- United States.
• Ballet dancing.
• Photographs.
• Scrapbooks.
• Ballet dancers.
• Choreographers.
• Dance teachers.