Papers [manuscript]. 1885-1965.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1885-1965.

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Charles Tait - Actors, plays, musicians and concerts, 1885 to 1932, in alphabetical and chronological order, compiled by Charles Tait; H.A. Bowden - Precis of the Australian Theatre; Grand Opera in Australia - author not mentioned; Legal documents, letters, etc. which include some letters from Dame Nellie Melba; Letters from Coppin; Indenture 1891 between Bank of N.S.W. and Princess Theatre and Williamsons; Account for costumes; J.C. Williamson's letterbook (1899-).

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Bowden, Harald, 1886-1970.

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Harald Bowden (1886-1970) worked for J. and N. Tait, the J. C. Williamson's Theatre Ltd. In 1966 he retired as executive director of J. C. Williamson's. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1938-1965. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225711381 ...

Tait, Charles, 1950-

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J.C. Williamson (Firm)

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J.C. Williamson Ltd was for nearly a century the dominant theatrical agency in Australia, owning several theatres and bringing out to Australia a succession of notable actors, singers and dancers. It was founded by the actor-manager James C. Williamson (1845-1913) in 1882 and was finally bought out in 1984. From the description of Records of J.C. Williamson, 1874-1976 [manuscript]. 1874-1976. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225826583 The theatrical organisation, J...

Melba, Nellie

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Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell. In 1882 she married Charles Nesbit Frederick Armstrong, who died in 1948. From the description of Papers concerning Mitchell and Armstrong families [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791512 Mrs Helen Porter Armstrong, soprano singer, was born in, and derived her non de plume from Melbourne. She first appeared in opera in 1887 after concentrating for many years on her piano playing and made her final appearance in...