Library of Congress

The Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon Collection was acquired by the Library of Congress in 1992 through a gift made by Gwen Verdon.

The Collection consists of production, project and performance materials, including scripts and set designs; business and personal papers and correspondence; songbooks, printed music scores and choreographic notes; photographs, posters and scrapbooks; and audiovisual materials. While the print materials are held by the Music Division, the Collection's audio-visual materials are housed in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division (MBRS). Prior to the gift, and since the death of Bob Fosse® in 1987, Gwen Verdon served as the custodian of the Collection.

Bulk of Material Created: 1960-1987

Physical Description: 133 linear feet, 328 boxes, 114 containers

Approximate Number of Items: 54,840

Abstract: The Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon Collection documents the careers of two of the most notable stage performers of the American musical theater: choreographer, director, and dancer Bob Fosse® (1927-1987), and dancer, actress, and singer Gwen Verdon (1926-2000). Contents Note Production and performance materials, including scripts and set designs; business and personal correspondence; business and personal papers; songbooks; music manuscripts and printed musical scores; choreographic notes; photographs and other visual material; posters; scrapbooks; sound recordings.

Preferred Citation:"Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Access Permissions."

Researchers wishing to work with the Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon Collection are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since the collection is stored off-site and  portions have restricted access.

For more information about the Bob Fosse® and Gwen Verdon Collection visit: http://www.loc.gov

Pictured above is the cast bronze circular medallion award reading “Living Legend” first bestowed in April of 2000 to Gwen Verdon from the “Library of Congress” during its Bicentennial celebration, having a fabric red, white, and blue neck ribbon. Housed within a custom-made mahogany square wooden box with dark blue felt interior lining.