Papers relating to David Ivor Davies (Ivor Novello, 1893-1951), composer, actor and playwright, comprising an autograph extract from his play I Live With You (London, 1932) (ff. 1-6); letters, 1979-1982, from associates of Ivor Novello, received by Crispin Thomas while researching 'Dear Ivor', a theatrical production based on the life of Ivor Novello, first performed at Exeter in 1980 (ff. 7-22); photographs of the Welsh National Opera's production of 'Dear Ivor', 1983 (ff. 23-4); together with a copy of a memorial tribute to Ivor Novello and theatre programmes, 1933-45, of productions of his works.
Ivor Novello papers,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 23204D.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004629238
- Dates of Creation
- 1932-1983 /
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English.
- Physical Description
- 51 ff. Guarded and filed.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Mr Richard Digby Day; Colchester; Donation; 1994
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 23204D.
Archivist's Note
February 2009.
Description compiled by Bethan Ifans for the retrospective conversion project of NLW MSS;
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
The papers were left to Richard Digby Day (see 541, above) by Crispin Thomas in 1989.
Additional Information
Published
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