Series 2: Theatre programs and tickets

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Accession Number PUBS002/002
Collection number Souvenirs 2 2/-
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Series
Item count 134
Measurement 134 items
Object type Souvenir
Maker Various
Date made c.1914-1920
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

This series contains theatre programs and associated material from theatres in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa and Australia during the First World War. There are also some programs related to performances attended by troops whilst awaiting to return to Australia after the war. The majority are for theatres in London and include programs for concerts, ballets and plays held in theatres. Most programs include cast lists, lists of songs, pieces or skits performed and descriptions of scenes. Many programs also include advertising material for clothes, personal equipment, furniture, household items, food and drink and upcoming attractions. Most include information about what to do during an air raid. Some programs have been autographed including 74 items signed by Edward White Moncrieff of 45 Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.