John Alden papers, 1926-1963, together with the records of John Alden Co. Ltd.; with newscuttings, c...
John Alden papers, 1926-1963, together with the records of John Alden Co. Ltd.; with newscuttings, ca. 1950-1955; scripts and minute books, 1951-1955
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1926-1963
Call Numbers
MLMSS 4110
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
1.98 metres of textual material (11 boxes)
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Finding aids
Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
This collection includes pictorial material:
Photographs, photograph album, drawings, printing plates and locks of hair relating to John Alden, ca. 1900-ca. 1960
Alternative Titles
Full title
John Alden papers, 1926-1963, together with the records of John Alden Co. Ltd.; with newscuttings, ca. 1950-1955; scripts and minute books, 1951-1955
Notes
General note
Keyword subjects:
Theatrical producers and directors -- Australia
Description source
Information transferred from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No.2 as part of the eRecords Project, 2009-2010
Contextual Information
Administrative / Biographical history
John Alden, actor and director, was born Gordon Buchanan near Taree, New South Wales in 1907. After graduating from the University of Sydney he taught in New South Wales schools for ten years and played in twelve Independent Theatre productions in Sydney during 1934 - 1937. From 1937 he worked in stock companies, repertory and the Old Vic Theatre...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 4110
Record Identifier
1bGd7owY
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1bGd7owY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
877517
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