D'Oyly Carte Family Papers: Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte
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Printed Order of Service of Thanksgiving, The Queen's Chapel of the Savoy, 26 June 1985. Together with related correspondence regarding the planning of the occasion. Also included, several typed memoranda from Frederic Lloyd to Bridget D'Oyly Carte (1955-59); undated autograph notes made by Alb...
D'Oyly Carte Family Papers: Probate of the Will of Lucas D'Oyly Carte
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(1). Probate of the Will of Lucas D'Oyly Carte (1872-1907). Will dated 5 Oct 1906; Codicil dated 15 Dec 1906. Deceased died 18 Jan 1907. Probate dated 4 Mar 1907. (2). Receipts from beneficiaries of the Will.
D'Oyly Carte Family Papers: Rupert D'Oyly Carte (Chronology of His Life)
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A chronology of the life of Rupert D'Oyly Carte presented in tabular form over several sheets, written in the hand of Bridget D'Oyly Carte. The chronology includes, inserted at relevant places: various letters; various notes (some in Bridget D'Oyly Carte's hand); newspaper cutting (1953, '50 Ye...
Miscellaneous items: a set of typed place cards in envelope for an unidentified event/dinner (includes Sir Harold Wilson, Sir Charles Mackerras, and Dame Bridget D'Oyly Carte); brochure showing wedding gift of musical box (Prince of Wales, 29 Jul 1981), with letter of thanks (20 Jul 1981) from E...
D'Oyly Carte Family Papers: Acquisition of the Savoy Theatre by The Savoy Hotel Ltd.
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(1). Original envelope, annotated: 're Rupert DC's sale of shares to the Savoy Hotel Co. in 1920'. (2). Two letters: 30 Mar 1920 (2 sheets). Typed letter signed, Stanley, Hedderwick & Co. to Rupert D'Oyly Carte. 'I enclose a suggestion of a draft letter for you to write to the Company.' The...
Correspondence with J.A.E. Malone about performing Gilbert and Sullivan Operas in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa
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Correspondence with J.A.E. Malone about performing Gilbert and Sullivan Operas in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa. J.A.E. Malone worked for J.C. Williamson Limited and the correspondence mainly concerns performing in South Africa and Australia. The file includes copies of correspo...
Friends of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company Promotional Material, Deeds of Covenant and Newsletters
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Promotional material: Friends of D’Oyly Carte Opera Company member card (for E. M. Thomas); Two D’Oyly Carte Opera Company window stickers; Friends of D’Oyly Carte Opera Company leaflet, membership info and forms; Other Friends of D’Oyly Carte Opera Company sign up forms and leaflets; A4 page on ...