Seymour Hicks papers, 1815-1948

Summary

Creator:
Hicks, Seymour, Sir, 1871-1949
Date:
1815-1948
Extent:
1 Linear Feet (318 items in 2 document boxes, 1 half box)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Seymour Hicks papers,ms971, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of papers of Sir Seymour Hicks from 1815-1948. The collection includes loose correspondence (1856-1948), invitations, autographs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and scrapbooks. The scrapbooks contain photographs of various British actors and actresses and correspondence. The collection includes material on such well known individuals as David Lloyd George, the Earl of Westmoreland, Lord Cromer, who was Lord Chamberlain, Gerald DuMaurier, Maude Adams, George M. Cohan, and Consuelo Marlborough.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Seymour Hicks (1871-1949) was a British actor, manager, and author. He was active in building the Globe, Queen's, and Aldwych theaters. He married actress Ellaline Terriss.

Arrangement:

Arranged by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Seymour Hicks papers,ms971, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.