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1. Add MS 89231/25/57-64

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Title:
D'Oyly Carte Opera Company: Bertha Lewis Bequest
Scope & Content:
Papers relating to the contralto Bertha Lewis (1887-1931). Also includes an album of material about her brother, Second Lieutenant William Thomas Lewis (Essex Regiment) who was killed in action (1917).
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
8 files

2. Add MS 89231/25/59

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Newspaper Cuttings
Scope & Content:
Various newspaper cuttings (not comprehensive) including reports of her funeral (1931). Also included, a three-part series of 'Gilbert and Sullivan Reminiscences' by Lewis published in the Westminster Gazette (1924).
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1912-1931
Extent:
1 file

3. Add MS 89231/25/58

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Photographs
Scope & Content:
Photographs and other material as follows: (1). Six black and white portrait photographs (one signed by Lewis), including one of Lewis as the Duchess of Plaza-Toro (from The Gondoliers). (2). Six black and white photographs taken at the grave of Bertha Lewis (Cambridge City Cemetery), together...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
[1920s]-1932
Extent:
1 file

4. Add MS 89231/25/62

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Notebook of Cookery Recipes
Scope & Content:
Notebook containing various cookery recipes in autograph ink and pencil, beginning with a recipe for 'Orange Marmalade'. All pages used.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
1 file

5. Add MS 89231/25/64

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Second Lieutenant William Thomas Lewis
Scope & Content:
Scrapbook of photographs, letters and other documents relating to the life of William Thomas Lewis (1890-1917), who was killed in action serving in Palestine with 7th Essex Regiment. Some material is adhered to the page, other material loosely inserted. The material collected includes photograp...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1912-1921
Extent:
1 file

6. Add MS 89231/25/61

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Bezique Markers
Scope & Content:
Two 'Bezique' markers, for keeping score in the card game. Cardboard with brass dials.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Early 20th century
Extent:
1 file

7. Add MS 89231/25/63

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Book of Common Prayer
Scope & Content:
(1). The Book of Common Prayer (Oxford University Press), signed 'Bertha Lewis' on front fly-leaf and inscribed on the verso: 'To dear Be with Daisy's love / Xmas 1903'. Otherwise unmarked, but corner of p. 183 turned-down ('The Form of Solemnization of Matrimony'). (2). Two pink fabric pendant...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1903
Extent:
1 file

8. Add MS 89231/25/60

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Theatre Programmes and Piano Scores for Two Songs
Scope & Content:
(1). Three theatre programmes: Fulham Theatre, 6 Sep 1909. The Mikado. Bertha Lewis as Katisha. Kennington Theatre, 27 Sep 1909. Patience. Bertha Lewis as Lady Jane. Kennington Theatre, 4 Oct 1909. The Gondoliers. Bertha Lewis as The Duchess of Plaza-Toro. (2). For voice and piano, 'Learn to Hop...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1909-1926
Extent:
1 file

9. Add MS 89231/25/57

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Title:
Bertha Lewis Bequest to D'Oyly Carte Archive: Correspondence with D'Oyly Carte in Connection with the Estate of Bertha Lewis
Scope & Content:
Brief correspondence following the death of Bertha Lewis concerning her estate. Letters from Hulbert, Crowe & Hulbert (Solicitors, Liverpool Street), and the Evelyn Nursing Home, Cambridge. A copy letter dated 8 Jun 1931 from [Richard Collet] to Miss Gladys Lewis, West Ealing, inquires abou...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1931
Extent:
1 file

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