archives.nypl.org -- Philippe Halsman theatrical photographs
- ️Wed Feb 11 1998
Philippe Halsman was a photographer. The collection consists of images of Broadway productions.
Biographical/historical information
Philippe Halsman, a photographer, had a studio in New York City. He is credited with 101 covers for Life magazine.
Scope and arrangement
Collection consists of 255 vintage prints and original transparencies of 33 Broadway productions taken by Philippe Halsman on assignment for Life magazine. Several images appeared on the cover. Most are black and white prints and contact sheets from plays, a few are color transparencies from plays or films. Many of the shows are musicals, some are in their pre-Broadway tryouts.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by production title
Administrative information
Custodial history
Gift of Jane Halsman Bello and Steve Bello.
Source of acquisition
Photographs: gift, Jane Halsman Bello & Steve Bello, 02/11/1998
Processing information
Processed by Elisabeth Elkind.
Using the collection
Location
Billy Rose Theatre Division
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
Third Floor
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Access restrictions
Photocopying prohibited. Advance notice may be required required.