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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. |
Series 2: Theatre programs and tickets
Souvenirs 2, Concert and Theatre Programs Collection - First World War 1914-1918
< Previous Record | Next Record >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.