Press-cuttings and other items on various subjects, including music and drama in Leeds, compiled by Mrs Blanche Leigh

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 MS 156
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1900-1939
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 2 vols

Scope and Content

Comprises: (1): Press-cuttings, letters, accounts, etc., mainly concerning musical life in Leeds, ca. 1900-1939. (2): Press-cuttings, programmes, menus, etc., some relating to Percival Tookey Leigh's year as Mayor of Leeds, 1935-36

Administrative / Biographical History

Blanche Legat Leigh (Mrs Percival Tookey Leigh), Lady Mayoress of Leeds, 1935-1936, presented her collection of cookery books to the Leeds University Library in 1939

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

Probably the gift of Mrs Blanche Leigh

Note

In English

Corporate Names

Leeds Civic Playhouse