Programs, Invitations

Component identifier:

Series 5

Content Summary:

The programs and invitations in the collection have been arranged chronologically, and reflect the interests of the Brookes in politics, civic affairs, social and cultural activities. Of particular note is the large number of programs for concerts; these date from 1895 to 1966. Further programs, invitations and souvenirs of overseas trips were added to the collection in September 2003.

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers of Herbert Brookes were presented to the National Library in April 1967 by his widow Ivy Deakin Brookes. In October 1967 she deposited her own extensive collection, and together they form the Brookes Papers.

Names:

Brookes, Ivy

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