Inventory of the G. Sykes Theatre Actor Postcard Collection
This collection of postcards consists primarily of photographic postcards of theatre actors. Dated circa 1900-1910, the 99 postcards are autographed and many are addressed to "G. Sykes."
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Summary Information
- Repository
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
- Title
- G. Sykes Theatre Actor Postcard Collection
- Date
- circa 1900-1910 (inclusive)
- Extent
- 0.21 linear feet / 99 postcards, mostly photographic
- ID
- MS579
Collection Overview
The G. Sykes Postcards are a collection of theatre actor images, mostly from Great Britain, dating from circa 1900-1910. Primarily photographic postcards, each is autographed by the person depicted. Pictured performers include Marie Studholme, Gertie Gitana, Sir John Martin-Harvey, and H.B. (Henry Broadribb) Irving. Many of the postcards in this collection are addressed to G. Sykes, The Croft, Hampton-in-Arden, Birmingham. Other items in the collection are inscribed to Edith.
Collection Arrangement
Postcards are arranged alphabetically by name printed or signed on the postcard.
Controlled Access Headings
Genres
- Photographic postcards--1900-1910
- Postcards--1900-1910
Personal Names
- Sykes, G.
Subjects
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Finding aid prepared by Finding aid written by Rebecca Petersen, June 2010
- Condtions Governing Access
- Collection is open to research.
- Existence and Location of Copies
- Digital copies of photographs are available through our digital collections online, available at http://zsr.wfu.edu/special/collections/digital/.
- Preferred Citation
- G. Sykes Postcard Collection, MS579, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
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