Material relating to George and Amelia Tallis, 2007-2010 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
4738635
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Tallis, Michael
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [2007-2010]
  • 0.06 m. (2 v.)
Summary:

MS Acc09.155 comprises a copy of The professional life of George Tallis, 1886-1948: articles taken from Australian and international newspapers and periodicals, compiled by Joan and Michael Tallis and published in 2007. This publication of 261 p. contains transcribed newspaper and magazine articles in chronological order, that document Tallis' influence on Australian theatre, film and radio (1 v.).

The Acc11.038 instalment comprises the book Amelia Tallis: a remarkable life, written and published by Joan and Michael Tallis (2010) (1 v.).

Biography/History:

Theatrical entrepreneur. George Tallis joined J.C. Williamson in 1886 and became chairman of directors after the death of its founder in 1913, a position he retained until 1931, when he retired. In 1898, Tallis married Amelia Hannah Young, who had been a singer in Williamson's comic opera productions. Further biographical information at http://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1478902

Notes:
  • Manuscript reference no.: MS Acc09.155, MS Acc11.038.
  • Associated materials: Papers of Sir George Tallis, 1889-1948 MS 9522.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1886-1948
Occupation:
Other authors/contributors:
Tallis, Joan
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