Robert Baral papers, 1876-1980.

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Creator

Baral, Robert.

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 9.87 lin. ft. (20 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

The Robert Baral papers span 1876 to 1980, and consist of correspondence, photographs, clippings, reviews, business papers, family and personal papers, artwork such as caricatures and other drawings, and manuscript drafts of Mr. Baral's books. The bulk of the material is related tothe life and career of Florenz Ziegfeld, the ZIEGFELD FOLLIES, and to the revue era in American theater. Of special note are some design reproductions by the French-Russian designer, Erté.

Biographical/Historical Note

Robert Baral (1905-1980) was a free-lance writer, journalist, and sometime publicist. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robert Baral moved to New York as an adult, and centered his professional activities there for the rest ofhis life. He wrote primarily about show business, specifically the sketch-based form of musical entertainment known as the revue. Books written by Robert Baral include REVUE: THE GREAT BROADWAY PERIOD and TURN WEST ON 23RD: A TOAST TO NEW YORK'S OLD CHELSEA. He also worked on a book about showman Florenz "Flo" Ziegfeld, which was never completed or published.

Controlled Access Terms

• Erté.
• Baral, Robert.
• Ziegfeld, Flo, 1869-1932.
• Burke, Billie, 1885-1970.
• Astaire, Fred.
• Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975.
• Miller, Marilyn, 1898-1936.
• Ziegfeld follies.
• Revues -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Theater -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Correspondence.
• Photographs.
• Clippings.
• Criticism.
• Business records.
• Personal papers.
• Caricatures.
• Drawings.
• Manuscripts.

Additional Creator Name

• Ziegfeld, Patricia, 1916-2008. Correspondence.