Terry-Lewis-Gielgud family papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the correspondence of members of the Terry family, which has long been associated with the London theatre. Members of the family represented include Dame Ellen Terry, Edward Gordon Graig, Kate (Terry) Lewis, Arthur James Lewis, Mabel Terry-Lewis, Kate (Terry-Lewis) Gielgud, Frank Gielgud, Sir John Gielgud, and Fred Terry. Also included is memorabilia relating to the family and to the London theatre.
Creator
- Terry family (Family)
- Lewis family (Family)
- Gielgud family (Family)
- Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928 (Person)
- Graig, Edward Gordon (Person)
- Terry, Kate, 1844-1924 (Person)
- Terry-Lewis, Mabel, 1872-1957 (Person)
- Gielgud, Kate Terry Lewis, 1868- (Person)
- Gielgud, John, 1904-2000 (Person)
- Terry, Fred, 1863-1933 (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1871-1958
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 box(es)
Access
The Terry-Lewis-Gielgud Family Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased on various funds, 1951-1969.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Terry-Lewis-Gielgud Family Papers, A.T329, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Subject
- Terry family (Family)
- Lewis family (Family)
- Gielgud family (Family)
- Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928 (Person)
- Graig, Edward Gordon (Person)
- Terry, Kate, 1844-1924 (Person)
- Terry-Lewis, Mabel, 1872-1957 (Person)
- Gielgud, Kate Terry Lewis, 1868- (Person)
- Gielgud, John, 1904-2000 (Person)
- Terry, Fred, 1863-1933 (Person)
- Title
- Terry-Lewis-Gielgud family papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library