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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Diana Gordon Collection (1932-74)

Unique Identifier

X.435/318

Description

A miscellaneous collection of handbills, programmes and prospectuses for ballet, concert, opera and theatre performances given at various venues in London and England between 1932 and 1974, held loosely and ordered in a miscellaneous fashion over ten variously sized parcels as the collection of Diana Gordon.

For more detailed information see the following entries:
Diana Gordon Collection: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (1937-62)
Diana Gordon Collection: Royal Festival Hall (1951-74)
Diana Gordon Collection: Sadler's Well Theatre (1953-67)
Diana Gordon Collection: Sacred Venues (1939-72)
Diana Gordon Collection: Theatrical Venues (1937-73)
Diana Gordon Collections: Miscellaneous Venues (1954-69)
Diana Gordon Collection: Schools and Institutes (1949-66)
Diana Gordon Collection: London Concert Halls (1933-73)
Diana Gordon Collection: Wigmore Hall (1944-72)

Format

Date range of collection

1932 - 1974

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• Gordon, Diana -

Associated Places

• London [England]
• Royal Festival Hall

Associated Times

• 20th century - late 1971-1999
• 20th century - mid 1931-1970

This collection is about

• Handbills
• Programme notes

Location Details

British Library

The British Library St Pancras ,96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom

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Collections Overview

The Library's collection of song and piano sheet music is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, providing a valuable insight into Victorian society and culture as well as the music itself.

For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record

Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status

closed

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