Hilda Wright scrapbook, 1899-1961
Hilda Wright scrapbook, 1899-1961
About this item
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Author / Creator
Date
1899-1961
Call Numbers
MLMSS 10026
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Reference Code
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Physical Description
Contents
0.20 metres of textual material (1 box)
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Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
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Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Scrapbook compiled by Hilda Wright, 1899-1961, containing theatre programs and news clippings. The scrapbook is annotated throughout with dates of performances and venues. Also included is a black & white photograph of Hilda and Stanley Low's home in Bronte Beach.
The scrapbook was kept by Hilda initially as a record of her performances. Aft...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Hilda Wright scrapbook, 1899-1961
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Barbara and Michael McDonagh
Collection history
The scrapbook came into the possession of Esmay Mann, who was a granddaughter of Aboriginal Australian activist William Cooper. Mann worked as a domestic assistant to Hilda Wright during her career. The scrapbook was presented to the Library by the daughter and grandson of Esmay Mann.
Administrative / Biographical history
Hilda Lunn Blandford Wright (1875-1964) was an Australian stage actress. Raised in Parramatta, she was the daughter of Alice Marcia Williams and the MP Colonel Francis Augustus Wright. She achieved success as a stage actress between 1899-1910, appearing in many plays throughout Australia and England, including Dick Whittington, Tom, Dick and Harry,...
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 10026
Record Identifier
nmQZ2Xxn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nmQZ2Xxn
Other Identifiers
Reference code
1009315
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