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John Hodgson Archive
Hodgson, John (1927-1997)
1891-2001
Comprises Hodgson's own papers as well as a collection of Alan Ayckbourn scripts, original artwork and papers (including some correspondence and manuscripts) of Rudolf Laban, and an extensive collecti...
Laban Collection
Hodgson, John (1927-1997); Laban, Rudolf von (1879-1958)
1891-2001
The Laban Collection includes papers and artworks by Laban and interviews with Laban's pupils and colleagues. The archives also include notes made by John Hodgson and publications relating to Laban a...
Theatre archives
20th century
This sub-collection has not been fully catalogued. It includes Hodgson's research papers and correspondence relating to the theatre, particularly the works of Alan Ayckbourn. The contents are as foll...
Laban documents
1891-2001
This series includes research documents collected by John Hodgson. These encompass articles about Laban and dance, Hodgson's handwritten and typed research notes.
Photographs and artwork
1890-1990
This series contains photographs of Laban, his family, friends, colleagues and pupils. It also includes artworks by Laban not directly associated with particular choreographic performances. These enc...
Audio materials
1910-1998
The cassettes hold recordings with some of the leading figures in the field of Laban studies. There are eleven cassettes of interviews with choreographer Kurt Jooss, teacher of the legendary Pina Baus...
Index cards
1980-1997
Index cards relating to Laban and dance compiled by John Hodgson during his research. Some contain biographical information about Laban.
Laban: Handwritten Notes, Letters & Cards
1910-1920
(1) Handwritten letter in German, in pencil, from [name illegible] to Laban. note: "1914? (2)" Photocopy in 18/01/02 No 6; (2) Seventeen pages of handwritten notes in pencil headed "Recherches sur...
A series of articles written by Laban
1910-1919
File A includes (1) One page of handwritten notes in German, in pen, on "Labanschule" headed paper; (2) One page of scribbled pencil drawings. note on back: "Laban 1912" with undecipherable note; ...
Papers relating to Mary Wigman
1910-1919
(1) Twelve pages of typed material in German, headed "Laban" with photocopy of same. note on front: "18? (4)". In red ink "Book Reminiscences P 30 (T); (2) Original German Magazine "Die Wochenschau,...