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Papers of the Tait Family, 1908-1966 [manuscript]
Bib ID 2079768
Format ManuscriptManuscript, OnlineOnline
Author Tait Family
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.
Occupation Business professionals.
Other Authors Tait, Frank, Sir  |  Tait, James  |  Tait, Viola, 1911-2002  |  J.C. Williamson (Firm)
Also Titled Family of brothers

Details Collect From
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
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