Collection of material documenting the work of English actor E. S. Willard.The collection, which has been built up over time, includes scripts, notes, programmes, correspondence and photographs relating to individual projects and productions.
The Edward Smith Willard Collection
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- ReferenceGB 71 THM/331
- Dates of Creation1869-1915
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description6 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Willard documented his work in the theatre with photographs, scripts written by his wife Emily Waters (writing under the pen name ‘Rachel Penn’). He also kept volumes of press cuttings and several performance programs
Access Information
This archive collection is available for consultation in the V&A Blythe House Archive and Library Study Room by appointment only. Full details of access arrangements may be found here: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/a/archives/.
Access to some of the material may be restricted. These are noted in the catalogue where relevant.
Archivist's Note
Some items are fragile and access information can be found at file level.
Conditions Governing Use
Information on copying and commercial reproduction may be found here: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/a/archives/.
Appraisal Information
This collection was appraised in line with the collection management policy.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.