Catalogue Persistent Identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2079768
APA Citation
Tait Family. & Tait, Frank, & Tait, James. & Tait, Viola, & J.C. Williamson (Firm) 1908 Papers of the Tait Family, 1908-1966 [manuscript] http://www.nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms309
MLA Citation
Tait Family. and Tait, Frank, and Tait, James. and Tait, Viola, and J.C. Williamson (Firm) Papers of the Tait Family, 1908-1966 [manuscript] 1908 <http://www.nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms309>
Australian Citation
Tait Family. & Tait, Frank, & Tait, James. & Tait, Viola, & J.C. Williamson (Firm) 1908, Papers of the Tait Family, 1908-1966 [manuscript] <http://www.nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms309>
Papers of the Tait Family, 1908-1966 [manuscript]
| Bib ID | 2079768 |
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| Format |
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| Author |
Tait Family
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| Online Versions | Finding aid |
| Access Conditions | Available for reference. Not for loan. |
| Description |
1908-1966.
1.12 m. (8 boxes) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Details | Collect From | |
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| MS 309 | Manual Request only from Manuscript Reading Room, 2nd Floor |
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| MS Acc99/163 | Please contact Library 4 weeks in advance to discuss access Unprocessed instalment. |
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