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Papers regarding the Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Title
Papers regarding the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 1917-1960.
Author
Phillips, Cyril L.

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Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 2001-057Offsite

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Additional Authors
  • Priestley, J. B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984.
  • Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991.
  • Flynn, Errol, 1909-1959.
  • Donat, Robert, 1905-1958.
  • Lupino, Stanley, 1893-1942.
  • Aherne, Brian.
  • Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965.
Description
(1 portfolio)
Summary
Consists of photocopied correspondence to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, much of it addressed to theatre administrator Cyril Phillips, the bulk of it concerning the Theatre's 25th anniversary celebration in 1938.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Correspondence.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  • Savage, George
Biography (note)
  • The Birmingham Repertory Theatre of Birmingham, England, was founded on February 15, 1913, by Sir Barry Jackson (1879-1961), who was knighted in 1925 for services to theater.
Processing Action (note)
  • Processed
Call Number
*T-Mss 2001-057
OCLC
NYPW01-A178
Author
Phillips, Cyril L.
Title
Papers regarding the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 1917-1960.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre of Birmingham, England, was founded on February 15, 1913, by Sir Barry Jackson (1879-1961), who was knighted in 1925 for services to theater. From the beginning, the Theatre's repertoire was extraordinarily wide, including Greek drama, medieval morality plays, Shakespeare in both traditional costume and modern dress, farce comedy and experimental works. A new building was designed and constructed in the 1970s.
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Added Author
Priestley, J. B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984.
Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991.
Flynn, Errol, 1909-1959.
Donat, Robert, 1905-1958.
Lupino, Stanley, 1893-1942.
Aherne, Brian.
Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 2001-057
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