Research Catalog

Title

Al Perryman photograph collection [graphic].

Author

Perryman, Al.

Publication

[195-]-1983.

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

• Abramson, Abe
• Caravaglia, Tom
• Duncan, Kenn
• Mannas, Jimmie
• Verrier, Jacques

Found In

p1tc Perryman, Al, 1945-1985 Al Perryman papers, 1961-1985 (CStRLIN)NYPW09200002-A

Subject

• Perryman, Al
• Abbott, Loretta
• Brooklyn Dance Theater
• African American dancers
• Choreographers > United States
• Dance companies > United States
• African Americans in the performing arts
• African Americans > Dance

Genre/Form

• Portrait photographs – 1960-1989.
• Group portraits – 1950-1989.
• Publicity photographs – 1960-1989.
• Gelatin silver prints – 1950-1989.
• Dye coupler prints – 1970-1989.
• Dye diffusion transfer prints – 1970-1989.
• Photomechanical prints – 1970-1979.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Some photographs bear photographer's or photography studio's handstamp on verso; some items are signed and dated by photographer on recto. Some items bear handwritten captions on verso; some items bear printed captions on recto; some items bear inscriptions. Some photos are either attached back to back or mounted back to back. Some items are cropped; some items are duplicates.
• Collection contains work by Lee Abramson, Tom Caravaglia, Kenn Duncan and Jimmie Mannas, among others.

Terms of Use (note)

• Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.

Biography (note)

• Al Perryman, African American dancer and choreographer, was born in Monroe, Louisiana, in 1945. Raised in New York City, he began his dancing career at age three, making his first televised appearance at age nine and later appearing on various television programs. He later performed with various dance troupes and companies, including Eleo Pomare, Jo Jo Smith and the Brooklyn Dance Theater, where he served as artistic director from 1979 to 1985. Perryman also appeared on Broadway in such productions as "Purlie," "Raisin" and "The Wiz," and choreographed the 1983 musical "Amen Corner." He also taught at various universities, dance companies and urban community centers. Perryman died in Brooklyn, New York, in 1985.

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of the Al Perryman Papers, 1961-1985.

Local note

• Sc MG 355

Call Number

Sc Photo Al Perryman Collection

OCLC

NYPG06-F642

Author

Perryman, Al.

Title

Al Perryman photograph collection [graphic].

Imprint

[195-]-1983.

Description

190 items (.5 lin. ft., 2 boxes)

64 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ; 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.

63 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ; 22 x 31 cm. and smaller.

11 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ; 36 x 28 cm. and smaller.

43 photographic prints : col. ; 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.

8 instant camera prints : col. ; 11 x 9 cm. and smaller.

1 photomechanical print : b&w ; 15 x 13 cm.

Summary

The collection depicts aspects of Al Perryman's professional career as a dancer and choreographer, mainly from the mid-1960s to 1983. The collection consists of studio and candid portraits of Perryman; studio portraits of Perryman with dance partners, including principal partner Loretta Abbott; candid views of Perryman, individually and with other dancers, in dance class, in rehearsal and during performances, including his work with the Brooklyn Dance Theater; dance production stills featuring Perryman; candid views of Perryman with friends and colleagues; and candid views and dance production stills of other individual dancers and dance companies. Many images were probably used for publicity purposes. Depictions of Perryman's personal life are limited.

Terms Of Use

Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.

Biography

Al Perryman, African American dancer and choreographer, was born in Monroe, Louisiana, in 1945. Raised in New York City, he began his dancing career at age three, making his first televised appearance at age nine and later appearing on various television programs. He later performed with various dance troupes and companies, including Eleo Pomare, Jo Jo Smith and the Brooklyn Dance Theater, where he served as artistic director from 1979 to 1985. Perryman also appeared on Broadway in such productions as "Purlie," "Raisin" and "The Wiz," and choreographed the 1983 musical "Amen Corner." He also taught at various universities, dance companies and urban community centers. Perryman died in Brooklyn, New York, in 1985.

Linking Entry

Forms part of the Al Perryman Papers, 1961-1985.

Local Note

Sc MG 355

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Added Author

Abramson, Abe. Photographer

Caravaglia, Tom. Photographer

Duncan, Kenn. Photographer

Mannas, Jimmie. Photographer

Verrier, Jacques. Photographer

Found In:

p1tc Perryman, Al, 1945-1985 Al Perryman papers, 1961-1985 (CStRLIN)NYPW09200002-A

Research Call Number

Sc Photo Al Perryman Collection