Baliot Collection, 1902-1997, bulk dates 1910-1928, 1902-1997, bulk 1910-1928
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Baliot Collection is comprised of black and white print photographs, performance contracts, card photographs, printed materials, programs, a scrapbook, and a published book. The materials date from 1902 to 1997, the bulk ranging from 1910-1928. A significant portion of card and print photographs capture scenes of the Baliot aerial performers, acts, and publicity shots, primarily of Emma and Anton Riedler, stage named Erna and Tony Baliot. The scrapbook and printed materials consist of clippings, ephemera, and advertising of the Baliots as well as personal photographs and travel related printed materials.
- Extent:
- 4.5 Linear Feet
- 219 items
- Language:
- English German French Spanish; Castilian
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Title of Collection, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Archives, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains materials relating to Anton and Emma Riedler's career as equilibrists and gymnasts under the stage names Tony, sometimes referred to as Anton, and Erna Baliot. The Baliot Collection is comprised of black and white print photographs, performance contracts, card photographs, printed materials, programs, a scrapbook, and a published book. The materials date from 1902 to 1997, the bulk ranging from 1910-1928. A significant portion of card and print photographs, ranging in size, capture scenes of the Baliot aerial performers, acts, and publicity shots, most in a studio setting and primarily of Emma and Anton Riedler. The scrapbook and printed materials consist of clippings, ephemera, and advertising of the Baliots as well as personal photographs and travel related printed materials. The collection documents the performance and career of the Baliots. A large portion of the collection, chiefly the print and photographic materials, consist of advertising and publicity materials for the Baliots and the remainder of the collection is largely comprised of contracts.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
- Terms of access:
To request permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from the archives, please contact Heritage & University Archives, Florida State University Libraries, Tallahassee, Florida. Researchers must obtain separate permission from the copyright holders of material held within University Archives collections for which the institution does not hold copyright.
- Preferred citation:
[Title of Item], [Date of Item], [Box and Folder number], Title of Collection, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Archives, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
- Location of this collection:
-
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art5401 Bay Shore RoadSarasotaFL34243USA
