Beryl Hoare photograph album collection - Archives Hub (original) (raw)
- Reference
- GB 71 THM/386
- Dates of Creation
- 1914 - 1923
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 3 volumes
Scope and Content
This collection consists of three hardbound photograph albums collected by Beryl Hoare. They contain production photographs for several London productions dating from 1914 to 1923. Also included are photographic portraits of various performers, some of which are autographed.
Administrative / Biographical History
Sheila O'Bryen, who adopted the stage name Beryl Hoare is known to have appeared as Alice in an RSC production of Henry V at the Stratford Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in 1914 as well as having appeared as a fairy in Harley Granville-Barker's 1914 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at London's Savoy Theatre.
Access Information
This archive collection is available for consultation in the V&A Blythe House Archive and Library Study Room by appointment only. Full details of access arrangements may be found here: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/a/archives/.
Access to some of the material may be restricted. These are noted in the catalogue where relevant.
Conditions Governing Use
Appraisal Information
This collection was appraised in line with the collection management policy.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.