Contains 27 volumes of minutes and reports.
Collection of Theatre Union Records (1922-1954)
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- ReferenceGB 71 THM/468
- Dates of Creation1922-1954
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description27 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
BECTU, is the UK's media and entertainment trade union. Sectors covered include broadcasting, film, independent production, theatre and the arts, live events, leisure and digital media.
It was formed in 1991 and inherited the documentation from its predecessor unions. Among these, was N.A.T.K.E. (National Association of Theatrical and Kine Employees), formed in 1937 and previously known as N.A.T.E. (National Association of Theatrical Employees), formed in 1905.
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/
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Acquisition Information
Gift, 2016.
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 collection management policy.
Custodial History
These were kept by BECTU, which was formed in 1991 and inherited the documentation from its predeccessor unions. Among these, there was N.A.T.K.E. (National Association of Theatrical and Kine Employees), formed in 1937, previously known as N.A.T.E. (National Association of Theatrical Employees), formed in 1905.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.