Cambridge Greek Play Committee archive
Scope and Contents
Papers of the University's Greek Play Committee have been deposited in the Library at various times by the Committee. These papers cover productions from Ajax, in 1882, to Hippolytus, in 1992. The collection of the archives was begun by John Willis Clark, a founder member of the Committee, who instituted a series of albums recording each production. After his death, Clark's work in this area was continued by Augustus Theodore Bartholomew, who seems also to have collected the earlier items in the series of acting editions, now in the archives. Many items have been added in more recent years, including substantial collections put together by John and Pat Easterling. The collection also includes copies of musical scores by Robin Orr, Peter Tranchell, Philip Radcliffe, Joscelyn Godwin, Mervyn Cooke and others. The collection, and a detailed and indexed handlist, is available for consultation in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Some scores and recordings must be requested through the Library's Music Department, in the Anderson Room.
Dates
- Creation: 1882-1992
Creator
- Cambridge Greek Play Committee (1882-1992) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 collection
25 volume(s)
18 file(s) (18 box-files)
8 file(s) (8 files )
1 bundle(s)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The collection of the papers was started by John Willis Clark, a founder member of the Committee, who instituted a series of albums recording each production. After his death Clark's work in this area was continued by Augustus Theodore Bartholomew, who seems also to have collected the earlier items in the series of acting editions which is now in the archives. Many items have been added in more recent years, including substantial collections put together by John and Pat Easterling, and material contributed by Professor and Mrs Robin Orr, Peter Tranchell, Philip Radcliffe, Joscelyn Godwin, Mervyn Cooke and others.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited at various times by the Committee.
Bibliography
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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