Series consists of subject files created, with a few exceptions noted in the finding aid, by Celia Franca and relating largely to ballet in England and Canada and to the arts in Canada. Most of the files are organized by individual, organization, event, ballet, or publication. Included are files of articles, ballet notes, class notes, public addresses and transcripts of taped interviews, and files entitled "Franca-Notes", "Personal Radio and Television", "Photographers" and "Pre-Canada".
Additional material in the series consists of subject files largely created by Franca (a few files created from unfiled material by the Archives are indicated in the Finding Aid by square brackets). The files contain correspondence, memoranda, printed material and other documentation relating to individuals, organizations, events, special projects and other subjects with which (or whom) Franca has been involved since her retirement from the National Ballet of Canada.
Among the subjects covered are the following: Alberta Ballet Company 1981-1986; Kay Ambrose 1982-1984; Stephen Andrews 1976-1991; Ballet Ys 1977-1980; Erik Bruhn 1984-1986; Canada Council 1982-1988; Canada Dance Festival 1988-1991; Yves Cousineau 1985-1986; Dance Centre Workshop Company 1975-1978; Dancer Transition Centre 1985-1991; Alexander Grant 1982-1983; Haber Artists 1978-1983; I am a Hotel 1983-1984; Joffrey Ballet 1964, 1970-1990; National Arts Centre Orchestra 1988-1991; National Ballet of Canada 1976-1991; Veronica Tennant 1989; New Orleans Ballet 1975-1983; Quinte Dance Centre 1983-1990; Theatre Ballet of Canada 1980-1990; and Toronto Dance Theatre 1984-1985.
Also included are files on the tribute to Franca "Celia, A Celebration" 1984; on her travels to China 1978-1980; on her public lectures 1959-1991; and on her talks and lectures at the University of Ottawa 1982-1990.
Among the correspondents found in the Subject files are the following: Ninette de Valois 1986 (see National Ballet, 35th Anniversary); Alexander Grant 1978-1983, Frank Augustyn 1984, Karen Kain 1988 (see National Ballet. Correspondence); Constantin Patsalas 1986 (see National Ballet, 35th Anniversary and correspondence); and Michael Crabbe 1988 (see Theatre Ballet of Canada)., Additional material was received in 2007 from the Estate of Celia Franca. Files maintained by Franca document her work with the Canadian Opera Company, the production of key ballets throughout her career, early contractual agreements for Franca's dance and choreographic work, and joint performance projects with the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. National Ballet files include records relating to funding, early annual and Principal's reports, publicity, fundraising, galas, tributes and internal management issues.
