Guide to the Records of J. C. Williamson, 1913-1960

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 9145
Creator:
J.C. Williamson
Extent:
0.28 metres and (2 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Records of J. C. Williamson, National Library of Australia, MS 9145, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for reference. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
Collection of agreements, contracts and related correspondence between the theatrical company and forty-three artists, dating from 1913 - 1960. The collection also includes Australian and American theatre programs.
Provenance:

The records were purchased at auction in August 1997. They comprise half of a collection sold in two lots, of which only one was purchased by the Library, so explaining the incomplete nature of the archive.

Arrangement:

The contracts were arranged alphabetically and this order has been retained.

Indexed terms

Names:
J.C. Williamson

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn168957).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Records of J. C. Williamson, National Library of Australia, MS 9145, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: