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Gielgud, Arthur John, Sir, 1904 - 2000 (Knight, actor)

 Person

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

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Correspondence between John Gielgud and NGA, 1945-01-29 - 1997-01-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/NGA/5/1/331
Scope and Contents

This file comprises:-
3 autograph letters signed and 2 typed letters signed from John Gielgud to NGA. 29 Jan. 1945 - 11 Jan. 1997
1 carbon typed letter from NGA to John Gielgud. 8 Nov. 1995.

Dates: 1945-01-29 - 1997-01-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Some files are closed because they contain personal information. Most files which are marked as restricted access can be read with the written permission of the author. All other files may be consulted in the Archive Centre following the standard registration procedures.
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Correspondence from E.M. Forster to R.J. Buckingham: 1942, 1942

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/18/82/17
Scope and Contents 40 autograph letters, signed, and 30 autograph postcards, signed, from E.M. Forster to R.J. Buckingham.Enclosures:1 autograph letter, signed, from John [Gielgud] to Joe [Ackerley]. [Aug. 1942]2 autograph postcards, signed, from John [Simpson] to E.M. Forster. 27 Apr. and 1 May 19421 autograph letter, signed, from Stephen [Tennant] to E.M. Forster. 18 Feb. 19421 autograph letter, signed, from George [Wilson] to E.M. Forster. 8 Aug. 1942To request this envelope, please...
Dates: 1942
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GHWR and others, 1985 - 1989

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/5/197
Scope and Contents

Photograph showing (left to right) 2 unidentified men, Richard Pasco, an unidentified man, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, GHWR and John Gielgud standing together on a lawn, possibly at a recital. The photograph may have been taken at Stratford-upon-Avon. Dimensions: 16.5 x 20.6 cm. Sleeve 106.

Dates: 1985 - 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
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John Gielgud interviewed by GHWR, 1964-04-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/2/5
Scope and Contents

The file comprises an issue of 'The Listener', 23 Apr. 1964, with the interview on pp. 661-4. The interview was broadcast on the Third Programme.

Dates: 1964-04-23
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
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Letter from John Gielgud to JDH, 1923

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/JDH/26/38
Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter signed.

Dates: 1923
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Letter to RNL from John Gielgud, 1930 - 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/RNL/2/217
Scope and Contents

1 autograph letter signed.

Dates: 1930 - 1970
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: Some items contain sensitive personal information and are closed to researchers under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998). A request to view these items must be made in writing to the Archivist who will discuss with the researcher the possibilities for obtaining the written permission of the author. A statement to this effect is given with each closed file.
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Letters from John Gielgud to GHWR, 1940 - 1994

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/GHWR/3/168
Scope and Contents

39 autograph letters signed, 8 typed letters signed, 3 autograph postcards signed, 2 telegrams and 11 Christmas cards. The file also contains notes by Harley Granville-Barker on John Gielgud rehearsing Hamlet at the Lyceum Theatre, London, June 1939, transcribed by John Gielgud.

Dates: 1940 - 1994
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The majority of the Rylands Papers are readily available to scholars in the Archive Centre. Record consultation is by appointment. Personal letters of living authors may only be consulted with their written permission. Some material is reserved in view of its sensitivity. There is no access to such material for the time being.
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Video recordings of 'Christmas Carols from Cambridge', 1978

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCAR/8/3/73
Scope and Contents

VHS and Betamax video recordings of 'Christmas Carols from Cambridge'. Conducted by Philip Ledger with readings by Sir John Gielgud.

Dates: 1978
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. ASK THE ARCHIVISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.