Memorabilia & Artifacts from the Archives

Gift "Ziggurat" artwork by Nadine Baylis

Original artwork with inscription by Nadine Baylis given to Glen Tetley on the occasion of the November 1967 premiere of "Ziggurat". Baylis was the costume designer for "Ziggurat". Reads: Glen, Thank you for the chance. Very best wishes for tonight.…

Columbia University pennant

Columbia University felt pennant from around 1946, the year Glen Tetley was accepted into Columbia Medical School but ultimately did not attend.

Gift from the 1957 cast of "Where's Charley?".

A gift from the cast of the 1957 production cast of "Where's Charley". Choreography was by Hanya Holm. Tetley was likely her assistant.

Reads: To Glen. This is to express our affection and gratitude --The Boys and Girls of "Where's Charley?"

"Firebird" costume design by John Macfarlane.

"Firebird" costume design sketch by John Macfarlane signed as a gift to Glen Tetley. "Firebird" premiered on December 12, 1981 by the Royal Danish Ballet; Royal Theatre, Copenhagen.

1957 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Poster

Poster for the 1957 season of the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Glen Tetley performed with Gemze de Lappe on August 23 and 24.

Glen Tetley on the cover of L'art Vivant magazine.

October 1969 issue of the french magazine L'art Vivant. Features Glen Tetley on the cover and a spread inside with images of his choreography.

Music score signed by "Alice" composer David Del Tredici for Glen.

Music score for Tetley's ballet "Alice" signed by "Alice" composer David Del Tredici. Dated on the day that "Alice" premiered with the National Ballet of Canada

Reads: For Glen- A kindred spirit who has taken Alice to a new Wonderland. David Del…

Ohioana Career Medal of 1986

Ohioana Career Medal of 1986 presented to Glen Tetley by the Ohioana Library Association.

Certificate reads:
For your high ability as a dancer.
For your unequalled power as a choreographer.
For your constant striving toward greater…

Telegram from Robert Joffrey to Glen Tetley

Telegram from Robert Joffrey delivered to Glen Tetley backstage at the Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Telegram reads: Love and good wishes for success tonight.

Royal Norwegian Order of Merit knighting Glen Tetley

Certificate of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit presented to Glen Tetley on January 21, 1997. Tetley was knighted for his long collaboration with the Norwegian National Ballet.

Poster of the opening credits from Amahl and the Night Visitors featuring the three dancers.

Poster of the opening credits from Amahl and the Night Visitors featuring the three dancers Felisa Conde, John Butler, and Glen Tetley. The dancers performed the Shepherds' Dance which was choreographed by John Butler.

Poster advertisement for the Glen Tetley Dance Company

Poster advertisement for the Glen Tetley Dance Company. Poster depicts dancers Mary Hinkson and Scott Douglas in a pose from the Tetley's "Ricercare".

New York University Achievement Award

New York University, Washington Square College, and Alumni Association Achievement Award presented on May 11, 1988 to Glen Tetley. Tetley had received his B.S. degree at New York University in 1948.

Award reads: For nearly four decades of…

Queen Elizabeth Coronation Award from The Royal Academy of Dancing

Certificate of the Queen Elizabeth Coronation Award founded in 1954 presented to Glen Tetley by the Royal Academy of Dancing, London. Signed by the President of the Royal Academy of Dancing Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias, DBE and Vice-President Pamela…

Artwork by dancer Martine Van Hamel

Artwork by dancer Martine Van Hamel. Possibly gifted to Glen Tetley.

Gift collage from Stuttgart Ballet dancers to Glen Tetley

Collage gifted from three Stuttgart Ballet dancers to Glen Tetley commemorating their 2006 performance of "Pierrot Lunaire". Dancers pictured in collage are Katja Wunsche, Marijn Rademaker, and Damiano Pettenella.

"Ricercare" costume design by Rouben Ter-Arutunian.

"Ricercare" costume sketch by Rouben Ter-Arutunian. "Ricercare" premiered on January 25, 1966 by the American Ballet Theatre; New York State Theatre, New York. Mary Hinkson and Scott Douglas originated the roles.

Franklin & Marshall College honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts.

Franklin & Marshall College honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts presented to Glen Tetley at the 2001 Commencement. Tetley had previously been enrolled at Franklin & Marshall College for pre-medical studies.

"La Ronde" costume design by John Macfarlane.

"La Ronde" costume design sketch by John Macfarlane signed as a gift to Glen Tetley. "La Ronde" premiered on November 6, 1987 by the The National Ballet of Canada; O’Keefe Centre, Toronto, Canada.

"Fieldmass" costume designs by Rouben Ter-Arutunian.

"Fieldmass" costume sketches by Rouben Ter-Arutunian. "Fieldmass" premiered on July 7, 1965 by the Netherlands Dance Theatre, Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam. First cast: Jaap Flier, Willy de la Bije, Charles Czarny + corps.