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Tait family. Papers, 1908-1966 [manuscript].

Title: Papers, 1908-1966 [manuscript]. 1908-1966.

1. Business and general correspondence relating to theatrical ventures, 1905-58 (28 cm.). 2. Personal correspondence of J. Nevin Tait, London, 1945-50 (21 cm.). 3. Letters to Rangatria Pty Ltd (Wellington, NZ), 1949-54 (21 cm.). 4. Weekly summary of attractions, 1918 (1 cm.). 5. J.C. Williamson performance contracts, 1910-54 (13 cm.). 6. Personal financial records of Sir Frank Tait, 1954-67 (14 cm.). 7. Correspondence of Sir Frank and Lady Tait, 1960-90 (13 cm.). 8. Typescript draft of "A family of brothers" by Lady Tait, ca. 1970 (1 cm.). 9. Miscellaneous clippings and objects relating to theatre productions. An addition of 3 boxes has been received and is unavailable until processed.

ArchivalResource: 1.12 m. (8 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225848687 View

[Opera and operatic life in Australia, 1924-1932].

Title: [Opera and operatic life in Australia, 1924-1932]. 1924-1932.

Scrapbooks assembled between 1924 and 1932 relating to press coverage of opera in Australia providing a detailed look at Australian society and music, the various enterprises, the singers and players, couture, gossip and satire. Includes a record for the Melba-Williamson seasons and related events in 1924, Melba's career, her public image and skills as an entrepreneur. Includes profiles of individual artists, public reception and promotion, ticket sales, venues and coverage to the wireless broadcast of opera in Australia and the ongoing debate concerning a national opera. Includes the rivalry between Fuller and Tait over opera production, the courtship and marriage of Toti dal Monte, the cost of opera and the value of theatre real estate. Includes satirical popular press and the serious musical reviews. The pictorial component includes various aspects of press photography and a broad array of work by the black and white press artists of the day.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. ; 31-38 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225407604 View

Musgrove, George, 1854-1916. Records of theatrical entrepreneur George Musgrove.

Title: Records of theatrical entrepreneur George Musgrove. 1896-1905.

Records of theatrical entrepreneur George Musgrove, 1896-1905, including letterbooks, salary registers, ledgers, balance sheets, costume register and pantomime script.

ArchivalResource: 4 p. (0.5 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/222562359 View

[Opera in Australia, 1916-1937] [manuscript].

Title: [Opera in Australia, 1916-1937] [manuscript]. 1916-1937.

Scrapbooks assembled between 1916 and 1937 relating to press coverage of opera in Australia providing a detailed look at Australian society and music, the various enterprises, the singers and players, couture, gossip and satire. Includes a record for the Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera, the Williamson Grand Opera Company, Sir Benjamin Fuller's Royal Grand Opera Company seasons. Extra material documents the J.C Williamson and Colonel W. de Basil's tour of the Monte Carlo Russian Ballet 1936-1937 as well as the Australian performances of Elizabeth Rethberg and Ezio Pinza.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. ; 37 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310335227 View

Smith, James, 1820-1910. Papers.

Title: Papers. 1854-1926.

A collection of letters most of which are addressed to James Smith, critic for the Melbourne "Argus" relating to the development of the theatre in Australia. Correspondents include George Coppin, Gustavus Brooke and J.C. Williamson. Also included are a book of programmes of the Bijou Theatre, a notebook of James Smith's and a book of newspaper clippings. Also includes a scrapbook of letters, and a copy of "Wilton and its associations" (1851) signed and annotated by Smith. There is a letter pasted in the front from Elizabeth Herbert (to whom the book is dedicated).

ArchivalResource: 15 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225720913 View

Tallis, George Sir. Papers of Sir George Tallis [manuscript].

Title: Papers of Sir George Tallis [manuscript]. 1889-1948.

The bulk of the collection deals with Tallis' involvement with the management of the company J.C. Williamson. Many documents relate to share negotiations and management structure. There are also photographs and a small group of Tallis Family letters. The series comprise 1-2 - Correspondence; 3 - Financial notes and miscellaneous; 4 - Diary-scrapbooks; 5 - Printed; 6 - Photographs; 7 - Correspondence and business records; 9 - Memoirs; 10 - Large photographs.

ArchivalResource: 2 m. (13 boxes) + 1 folio box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/223013372 View

Musgrove, George, 1854-1916. Records, 1896-1905.

Title: Records, 1896-1905. 1896-1905.

George Musgrove organised Nellie Melba's tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1902.

ArchivalResource: 2.25 m.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/271448630 View

Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950. Letters : England, to Henry Hyde Champion and Elsie Belle Champion, Melbourne [manuscript].

Title: Letters : England, to Henry Hyde Champion and Elsie Belle Champion, Melbourne [manuscript]. 1908 - 1949.

Henry Hyde Champion, and later his wife, Elsie Belle Champion, were Shaw's Australian theatrical agents. The letters discuss business matters, Shaw's work, old comrades, Vida Goldstein and Walter Murdoch.

ArchivalResource: (0.2 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/223013610 View

Williamson, James Cassius, 1845-1913,. Autograph letters signed from J.C. Williamson to William Winter [manuscript], 1874-1885.

Title: Autograph letters signed from J.C. Williamson to William Winter [manuscript], 1874-1885.

(1) Discusses the world tour he and his wife are on; addressed from Melbourne. (2) Williamson refers to a note for $1500 he received from Mr. Barrett, completing the settlement arranged by Winter; addressed from the R.M.S. Australia, near Honolulu.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667624080 View

Nineteenth century manuscripts [manuscript].

Title: Nineteenth century manuscripts [manuscript]. [ca. 1870]-1880.

Letter to A.T. Hodgson from J.C. Williamson (25-9-1879?) declining request for a copy of the "Dutch Brigade", 1 p. An incomplete letter from Daniel Momult, 1 p. Signature of J.B. Patterson, Postmaster-General, from a document dated 8th Jan. 1880 at Melbourne. Signature of J.S. Mathews (11-16-1870). Reproduction of a photograph of J.C. Williamson.

ArchivalResource: 4 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225843724 View

Williamson, James Cassius, 1845-1913,. Autograph note signed from J.C. Williamson to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1885?].

Title: Autograph note signed from J.C. Williamson to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1885?].

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230405181 View

Van Praagh, Peggy Dame, 1910-1990. Papers [manuscript].

Title: Papers [manuscript]. 1912-1986.

The papers provide a record of van Praagh's long and distinguished career as a dancer, teacher, producer and director of ballet. They include personal and business correspondence, diaries, newscuttings, photographs, first night messages, theatre programs, greeting cards, postcards, journal articles, reports and other memorabilia. Personal correspondents include friends such as John (Jay) Sweet and also many messages of congratulations from admirers and fans. Business correspondents include J.C. Williamson and the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust. Added in August '01: 'Gala Performance', edited by Arnold Haskell, Mark Bonham Carter and Michael Wood ; with a foreward by H.R.H. The Princess Margaret. London : Collins, 1955. This 248 p. 'Record of the Sadler's Wells Ballet over twenty-five years' (cover title) is signed by Princess Margaret, and by members of the Ballet.

ArchivalResource: 4.9 m. (31 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225826030 View

Dicker, Ian Gordon, 1929-. Papers.

Title: Papers. [197-]

Photocopies of articles from Canadian newspapers, 1862-1863, concerning theatrical performances of J.C. Williamson. Photocopies of death certificate of Maggie Moore Roberts, actress, 1925.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder 1 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/220737562 View