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Willis Searle diary
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Willis Searle diary | |
| Creator: Searle, Willis | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1893-1894 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2466 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Willis Searle, actor, traveled with the Royal Comedy Theatre (London, England).
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a diary kept by Willis Searle while he toured South Africa with the Royal Comedy Theatre (London, England) from April 1893-March 1894. Searle describes the trip from England to South Africa; towns the company visits; South Africa's segregation policies; and rehearsals, performances and the audience's reaction.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Willis Searle diary, ms2466, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.