Ragini Devi papers
Scope and Contents
The collection includes the typescript writings and correspondences of Ragini Devi, as well as newspaper clippings, research materials, and book excerpts on the subjects of Hindu and Indian music, as well as materials regarding Indian musicologist, Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande. The majority of the materials are undated, however the dated materials range between 1931 and 1977.
Dates
- Creation: 1931-1977
Creator
- Ragini Devi (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
University records - Copyright held by Wesleyan University; all other copyright is retained by the creator - In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Biographical / Historical
Ragini Devi (1893-1982), née Esther Sherman, was an American-born and internationally acclaimed dancer, credited with introducing India's classical dances to the United States, and reviving the practice of the classical dance in India itself. She was born in the Midwestern United States and was raised in Minneapolis, MN. Devi's primary focus was on the traditionally all-male Kathakali dance theatre.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection is comprised of writings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and research materials of Ragini Devi, an American-born and internationally acclaimed dancer of classical Indian dance.
Arrangement
The material is organized into ten seperate folders. Folders 1-5 include the typescript writings of Ragini Devi. Folders 6-10 include correspondence records, Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande materials, clipping and research materials, a section of a book on Hindu music, and publications and articles regarding Indian music in the United States and India.
Subject
- Ragini Devi (Person)
- Paṇḍita, Vishṇu Paraśurāma Śāstrī (Person)
Topical
- Title
- Ragini Devi papers, 1931-1977
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Riley Cameron, 8 May 2019. Encoded by Riley Cameron, 8 May 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository