Records 1923-1942. 1923-1942.

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Records 1923-1942. 1923-1942.

Two minute books of the Brisbane Shakespeare Society including:- AGM minutes, receipts and expenditure, council meeting minutes, syllabus committee minutes, programmes for productions and elocutionary competitions, newspaper clippings.

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University of Queensland, UQ Library

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Brisbane Shakespeare Society

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The society was formed around 1916 to 1919, and disbanded in 1942, due to World War II. Produced yearly productions of Shakespeare, plus elocutionary competitions. Members included Vic Hardgraves and Jean Trundle (well known Brisbane dramatists). From the description of Records 1923-1942. 1923-1942. (The University of Queensland Library). WorldCat record id: 44838172 From the description of Records. 1923-1942. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222719080 Fro...