Archive of productions of Varsity Vanities and various dramatic groups
Scope and Contents
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 two photograph albums and a "document store", which contain photographs, programmes, cuttings, posters and correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1951
Creator
- Martin, John N T, b 1940 (University of Edinburgh alumnus) (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.
Biographical / Historical
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).
Extent
2 albums
Physical Location
Vol. 1 and 2 (Coll-1581 vol. 1 and 2): CLX-D-35
Document store (Coll-1581/3): 507.9.7.7
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Accession no: E2014.71.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 23 April 2015
Catalogued to item-level by Charlotte Holmes in March-June 2022.
Creator
- Martin, John N T, b 1940 (University of Edinburgh alumnus) (Compiler, Person)
- Patterson, Margaret Madeline nee Fraser, b.1927 (Cert. Social Study, Edinburgh University) (Collector, Person)
Subject
- Edinburgh University Union (1889-1973) (Organization)
- Title
- Material relating to 'Varsity Vanities' productions, Edinburgh University, 1946-1951
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk