Archive of productions of Varsity Vanities and various dramatic groups

This material is held atEdinburgh University Library Heritage Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-1581
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1946-1951
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 2 albums

Scope and Content

The collection is composed of: an archive of productions of 'Varsity Vanities', 1946-48, and various dramatic groups including Edinburgh University Dramatic Society, SRC Charities Week Office, Attic Theatre Co., Edinburgh Graduate Theatre Group, and others.

The material is placed in 2 x photograph albums, and an expanding-wallet, which contain, photographs, programmes, cuttings, posters and correspondence.

Administrative / Biographical History

The student production known as 'Varsity Vanities' was presented in aid of Edinburgh University Settlement.

One of the performing members of 'Varsity Vanities' was Madeline M. Fraser (later Patterson).

Access Information

Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.

Acquisition Information

Accession no: E2014.71.

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 23 April 2015

Related Material

Within Edinburgh University library, there is also a 'Collection of scripts, posters, flyers relating to Edinburgh University Student Dramatic Society ', Coll-1755.