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Early portraits of Kenneth MacMillan, six head and shoulders, one half length, one seated smoking a cigarette, one looking at a music score, one passport-sized negative print

2 x copies of the programme for a one-day conference, presented by DANSOX, on the life and work of the great twentieth-century choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan (1929-1992). The conference discussed MacMillan's work, the challenges of preserving the record, his literary and musical choices, design, and choreographic method. Guest speakers included: Deborah MacMillan; Dame Monica Mason; Natalie Wheen; and Anna Trevien, as well as dancers, artists, and filmmakers who worked with MacMillan. A performance/lecture explored a little known early work- Playground - concluding with a reconstructed performance by Yorke Dance Project. The event was held on Saturday 16 March, 2019, in the Jacqueline du Pré building at St. Hilda's College, University of Oxford.

Three head and shoulders portrait photographs from same photography session, one half length portrait which is date stamped 13 Jul 1945

Portrait photographs issued by The Royal Ballet Press Office. The signed postcard and eight photographs are head and shoulders portraits, the three quarter length portrait in trench coat with long scarf was taken for Kenneth MacMillan's 60th birthday. There are 10 large photographs, nine taken during a rehearsal

These head and shoulders portrait photographs of Kenneth MacMillan, with cigarette in hand, were taken by his friend the photographer Roy Round. They are undated but a covering letter, also undated, suggests they were taken while Kenneth MacMillan was working in Germany (three large)

Studio portraits of Kenneth MacMillan in suit and tie, 1/4 length, two poses

Head and shoulders portrait photographs of Kenneth MacMillan. Photographer's reference number is on the reverse of each photo in biro but there are no photographer details

There is one head shot of Kenneth MacMillan smoking, the other four photographs are taken at a later date and show Kenneth MacMillan smiling (large)

Text prepared by Brendon McCarthy for the Kenneth MacMillan Website, typed with some handwritten queries and notes by Deborah MacMillan. There are individual descriptions for each of Kenneth MacMillan's ballets, arranged chronologically, with some omissions. The date, venue, Company, cast and music are given for each work, together with whether a Benesh notation score exists. After the first two works, the designer is also included. The text describes the content and atmosphere of the ballets, together with details of critical reception, some reminiscences from dancers and others involved in the creation of the works.