Papers of Max and Thelma Afford. 1912-1987.

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Papers of Max and Thelma Afford. 1912-1987.

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Collection reflects the work of both Max and Thelma Afford, particularly from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. Personal and business correspondence (Max Afford : 1939-1966; Thelma Afford : 1930-1987). Drafts, typescripts and recordings from Max Afford's work for stage and radio. Transcript of interview, "Conversation with Thelma Afford" by Hazel De Berg. Typescript "Adelaide, little theatres of the 1930s and their visionaries" by Thelma Afford. Press books of Max Afford (1929-1936, 1936-1954). Albums of costume designs by Thelma Afford for the Minerva Theatre (1946-1949) and Sydney theatres and television (1938-1958). Family photograph album of Thelma Afford, with images of her early life in Broken Hill and Adelaide, and with Max Afford.

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Afford, Thelma, 1908-1996

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Afford, Max, 1906-1954

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Max Afford was born in Adelaide in 1906. He was a versatile writer of novels, plays and radio serials. He worked for the ABC in Sydney and freelanced for local radio stations. His stage plays were commercial successes at a time when overseas productions were preferred. His wife was actor, designer and art teacher Thelma Thomas. She was born in Broken Hill in 1908. Her professional theatre career began with the avant-garde Ab-Intra Studio Theatre in Adelaide. After moving to Sydney and marrying M...