Robert Wilson papers, 1969-1995

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 3 series.

• Series I
• Subseries I.1: Cataloged Correspondence
• Subseries I.2: Arranged Correspondence
• Subseries I.3: General Files
• Subseries I.4: Production Files
• Subseries I.5: Videos
• Subseries I.6: Art
• Subseries I.7: Clippings Files
• Subseries I.8: Audio/Visual Material
• Subseries I.9: Posters
• Subseries I.10: Oversize Material
• Subseries I.11: Flat Material
• Subseries I.12: Production Files
• Subseries I.13: Videos
• Subseries I.14: General Printed Material
• Series II
• Subseries II.1: Press Files
• Subseries II.2: Research Files
• Subseries II.3: Books
• Subseries II.4: Scores
• Subseries II.5: Crete File
• Subseries II.6: Projects
• Subseries II.7: Programs and Literatures
• Subseries II.8: Budget Documentation
• Subseries II.9: Miscellaneous Contracts
• Series III
• Subseries III.1: Chrolological Correspondence
• Subseries III.2: Faxes
• Subseries III.3: Financial
• Subseries III.4: Programs and Presses
• Subseries III.5: Projects
• Subseries III.6: Press, Publicity, Projects
• Subseries III.7: Additions

Description

Scope and Content

Correspondence, outlines, scripts, production notes, technical materials, story boards, contracts, posters, programs, announcements, recordings, reviews, and other printed materials relating to all aspects of Robert Wilson's theater works, opera, films, artwork and video productions. There are files for all of Wilson's theatrical performances, the most extensive of which is the CIVIL warS. Also included are the files of the Byrd Hoffman Foundation.

Series II contains press materials for 1988 and research materials for King Lear, The Forest, and Parsifal, as well as miscellaneous research files for 1987. In addition, one can find various documents (letters, contracts, etc.) relating to the following productions: The Forest; Alcestis; The Golden Windows; Patio; Edison; Black Rider; Murder (Deafman Glance); CIVIL warS; and Knee Plays. A group of miscellaneous files follows, containing such items as scores, research materials, and budget documentation. In the oversize folders of the series are scores for The Golden Windows and De Materie, research for Black Rider, a press kit for Knee Plays, and various King Lear documents.

• Series I

• Series II

  Oversize folders located at end of Series II

• Series III

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Series II, Box 20: Permission of the Byrd Hoffman Foundation required.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Robert Wilson papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Related Materials

See also other Wilson material in the Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library, Cambridge MA 02138 (617-495-2445) & Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts, Theater on Film & Tape Archives, Lincoln Center, 111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York NY 10023 (212-870-1641)

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Entered in AMC 10/12/1990.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

American dramatist, director, designer, performer, writer and artist.