[J. C. Williamson collection of theatre programs. Pantomimes / in the Australian performing arts collection (PROMPT)]
- Bib ID:
- 3666448
- Format:
- Book
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. Ephemera (PROMPT) copy
- Related Online Resources:
- Description:
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- [1873-1966]
- <5> boxes.
- Series:
- Australian performing arts programs and ephemera (PROMPT) collection
- Summary:
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Collection of pantomime programs including Garner and Musgrove productions.
- Biography/History:
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Known as "The Firm", J. C. Williamson Ltd was for nearly a century the dominant theatrical agency in Australia, owning several theatres and bringing out to Australia a succession of notable actors, singers and dancers. It was founded by the actor-manager James C. Williamson (1845-1913) in 1882 and was finally bought out in 1984.
- Notes:
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- Ephemera (PROMPT) copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2987463329
- Associated materials including PROMPT scrapbooks, J.C. Williamson collection of photographs, and J.C. Williamson collection of performance materials held in the Music Collection available through Special Collections Reading Room, including those of individual artists and companies entrepreneured by Williamson.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Core of collection originally acquired with the Records of J. C. Williamson, 1874-1976.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- This collection is featured in the Guide to Australian Performing Arts Programs and Ephemera (PROMPT) Collections in the National Library of Australia
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2035 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1965
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