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The correspondence in this file discusses the possibility of the Dutch National Ballet being able to stage a ballet by Kenneth MacMillan. It comprises

1. One typed letter from Rudi van Dantzig, Artistic Director, inviting Kenneth MacMillan to create a work for the Company, 22 Nov 1979
2. Booking form for Jun/Sep 1980
3. Typed fax and typed letter from Wayne Eagling, Artistic Director, to Kenneth MacMillan concerning the possibility of performing Rite of Spring, including proposed rehearsal schedule, 10 Oct 1991, and Kenneth MacMillan's handwritten reply, 19 Oct 1991
4. Typed letter from Wayne Eagling apologising for not having written to confirm that it would not be possible to timetable Rite of Spring, 22 Oct 1992

One ring bound printed manuscript score for Dream Dancing by Richard Rodney Bennett dated New York City Feb.10 '86. With a handwritten inscription from Bennett on the first page, 'This piece is for Deborah and Kenneth with much love and for Charlotte too'. (large)

A typed draft of Sections 1 - 4

Draft typescripts and one proof copy of articles and interviews with Kenneth MacMillan, by Clement Crisp, Noel Goodwin and Robert Penman

Correspondence between Kenneth MacMillan and Dr Hardenberg comprising:

1. Receipt from Dr Hardenberg for March Account 19 sessions, dated April 1964
2. Letter from Dr Hardenberg thanking Kenneth MacMillan for cheque and pleased to know he will write, 9 Aug 1966
3. Letter from Dr Hardenberg, pleased to know that he is happy with the way things are going. Mentions Lynn Seymour and her diet, 4 Oct 1966
4. Typed letter from Kenneth MacMillan describing his anxieties, the opening night of the season in Berlin, Lynn Seymour's sceptic toe and her decision to take work in New York. He is hard at work on the new Sleeping Beauty, 30 Aug 1967

1. Four typed notes on letter headed paper, from Carl Lambert To whom it may concern, certifying medication and treatment received by Kenneth MacMillan. 29 Mar 1973-1 Nov 1980. One with envelope with Insurance written on reverse
2. Receipt from Dr Carl Lambert For Professional Services July 1973, Consultations and intravenous injections. 1 Aug 1973
3. Letter from Dr A W Frankland to Dr Lambert re results following Kenneth MacMillan's referral. 11 Jul 1979
4. Academic publication by Carl Lambert, Observations on Homosexuals. Published by Istanbul University, 1949. Autograph inscription on first page To my dear friend Debbie from Carl 22.X.72
5. Academic publication by Carl Lambert, Technique in the Use of Phencyclidine. Reprinted from The Proceedings of the Quarterly Meeting of the Royal Medico-Psychological Association in London February 1961. London 1963

Sisters Doris C and Heather McDonald were regular visitors to the ballet and corresponded regularly with Kenneth MacMillan. The letters here offer criticism of Kenneth MacMillan's ballets Sideshow, Triad, The Poltroon, Mayerling, Gloria and Orpheus, as well as reports on other ballets and general news. The letters are all written and signed by Doris C McDonald, the cards have Heather's name in as well. There is a card on the occasion of the wedding of Kenneth and Deborah's wedding