| Bib ID |
2079768 |
| Format |
Manuscript, Online, Online - Google Books |
| Author |
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| Online Versions |
Finding aid |
| Access Conditions |
Available for reference. Not for loan. |
| Description |
1908-1966.
1.12 m. (8 boxes)
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| Summary |
1. Business and general correspondence relating to theatrical ventures, 1905-58 (28 cm.). 2. Personal correspondence of J. Nevin Tait, London, 1945-50 (21 cm.). 3. Letters to Rangatria Pty Ltd (Wellington, NZ), 1949-54 (21 cm.). 4. Weekly summary of attractions, 1918 (1 cm.). 5. J.C. Williamson performance contracts, 1910-54 (13 cm.). 6. Personal financial records of Sir Frank Tait, 1954-67 (14 cm.). 7. Correspondence of Sir Frank and Lady Tait, 1960-90 (13 cm.). 8. Typescript draft of "A family of brothers" by Lady Tait, ca. 1970 (1 cm.). 9. Miscellaneous clippings and objects relating to theatre productions.
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| Biography/History |
Charles, John, James Nevin, Edward and Frank Tait in partnership were theatrical entrepreneurs and directors of J.C. Williamson Theatres Ltd. Lady Tait is the widow of Sir Frank Tait (d. 1965). |
| Notes |
Some photocopies.
Some originals in private ownership.
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| Related Material |
Associated material: Papers of Charles Tait (MS 2434) and the records of J.C. Williamson (MS 5783) held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section. |
| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Descriptive list available (6 p.). |
| Subjects |
Tait, Frank, - Sir - Archives. | Tait, James - Correspondence. | Tait, Viola, - 1911-2002 - Correspondence. | Williamson, J. C. - (James Cassius), - 1845-1913. | Tait Family - Archives. | J.C. Williamson Theatres. | Rangatira (Firm) | Performing arts - Australia - History. | Theater - Australia.
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| Occupation |
Business professionals. |
| Other Authors |
Tait, Frank, Sir | Tait, James | Tait, Viola, 1911-2002 | J.C. Williamson (Firm)
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| Also Titled |
Family of brothers
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