Papers of Bland Holt, 1880-1956 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2271196
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Holt, Bland, 1851-1942
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid available at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1880-1956
- 70 cm. (5 boxes)
- Summary:
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The papers comprise correspondence, theatre contracts, hotel bills, papers relating to Florence Holt, miscellaneous literary MS and notes, including "Twice round the world, or Recollections of an old actor" by Clarance Holt, newspaper cuttings, printed items. Also a small group of papers relating to Henry Lawson comprising letters to Holt and newspaper cuttings.
- Biography/History:
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Arrived in Australia in 1857 and became a professional actor in 1867. Became one of the greatest producers of melodrama in Australian theatre history.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 2244.
- Related Material:
- A transcript of Series 2, "Twice round the world, or Recollections of an old actor" by Clarance Holt, is held by National Library of Australia at MS 8966.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; B723.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list (15 p.) available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1880-1956
- Occupation:
- Actors
- Other authors/contributors:
- Holt, Clarance, 1826-1903
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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