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Ron Lewis Papers (MS-01142)

Abstract

The Ron Lewis Papers (approximately 1937-2021) contain photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence documenting the life and career of dancer and choreographer Ron Lewis. Materials in this collection represent shows Lewis choreographed in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, and internationally including Bare Touch, Casino de Paris, The Act, and Vive les Girls. Materials also include photographs of Lewis with Liza Minnelli and promotional materials, press clippings, and interviews for Liza at the Palace, which was directed and choreographed by Lewis.

Finding Aid PDF
Date
1937 to 2021
Extent
6.71 Cubic Feet (5 boxes, 2 oversized boxes)
8.21 Linear Feet
Related People/Corporations
Creator: Lewis, Ron
Scope and Contents Note

The Ron Lewis Papers (approximately 1937-2021) contain photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence documenting the life and career of dancer and choreographer Ron Lewis. Materials in this collection represent shows Lewis choreographed in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, and internationally including Bare Touch, Casino de Paris, The Act, and Vive les Girls. Materials also include photographs of Lewis with Liza Minnelli and promotional materials, press clippings, and interviews for Liza at the Palace, which was directed and choreographed by Lewis.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials remain as they were received.

Preferred Citation

Ron Lewis Papers, approximately 1937-2021. MS-01142. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/f1w777

Acquisition Note

In 2023, materials were donated by the Estate of Ron Lewis via Carolyn Dixson and Tiger Martina; accession number 2023-012.

Processing Note

This collection is unprocessed. In 2023, Tammi Kim accessioned the collection and created the finding aid in ArchivesSpace.

Resource Type
Papers
Collection Type
EAD ID
US::NVLN::MS01142
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English