Papers of Rose Quong, 1911-1946 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
3334024
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Guang, Rusi
Online Version:
National Library of Australia digitised item. MS 9796 copy
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1911-1946]
  • 0.06 m. (2 folders)
Summary:

The collection features a 1924 diary kept by Rose Quong on a voyage from Melbourne to London and her early months in England, together with programs, cuttings, photographs and a letter from Basil Dean. Some of the cuttings refer to the play, 'The circle of chalk'. Amongst the photographs is a group photograph featuring Rose Quong with Ellen Terry and Laurence Olivier.

Biography/History:

Actress. Born in Melbourne and went to England in 1924 to study acting. Performed in England, France and the United States. Quong also wrote: Chinese written characters : their wit and wisdom. New York : Cobble Hill Press, 1968. Quong died in 1972.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no.: MS 9796.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1911-1946
Occupation:
Actors
Copyright:

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