(19 ms boxes + 1 medium folio-box + 1 map-folio + 2 folders + 7 sound AV carriers + 1 digital carrier)
Abstract Or Scope
The collection comprises papers relating to Lynne Murphy, gathered by her over 60 years as a professional actress on stage, radio, television and film, from 1940 to 2004. Lynne Murphy was her professional name. The collection includes letters, typed scripts, annotated scripts, programs, publicity flyers, posters, newspaper cuttings and printed material containing reviews of shows, and photographs from the many theatre, radio, television and film productions in which Lynne Murphy performed and acted. These include radio serials such as Dr Paul, theatre roles with the Metropolitan Theatre, Minerva Theatre, and Sydney Theatre Company, television programs including Number 96 and Homicide, and the film, Kabbarli. Correspondence comprises a large number of congratulatory letters, notes, cards and telegrams, mostly from other performers and friends.