Robertson (W. Graham) Papers, 1866-1953

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Summary

Title:
W. Graham Robertson Papers,
Dates:
1866-1953
Creators:
Robertson, W. Graham (Walford Graham), 1866-1948
Abstract:
W. Graham (Walford Graham) Robertson (1866-1948) was a dramatic author, and author/illustrator of several books, including: Pinkie and the fairies (1908), A masque of May morning, Gold, Frankincense and myrrh, The slippers of Cinderella, and The town of the Ford. The collection contains scrapbooks of clippings about Robertson's work, and photographs of Robertson and actors and actresses such as George Alexander, Ellen Terry, and Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], W. Graham Robertson Papers (Collection 2085). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains scrapbooks of clippings about Robertson's work as a playwright and artist. Also contains approximately 100 photographs of Robertson from birth through his childhood, many of which show him as a young boy performing in theatricals. Includes photographs of fellow actors and actresses, such as George Alexander, Ellen Terry, and Mrs. Patrick Campbell.

Biographical / historical:

Robertson was born on July 8, 1866; his works as a dramatic author include: Pinkie and the fairies (1908), A masque of May morning (1919), and a comic opera titled, The fountain of youth (1929); also wrote and illustrated several books, including: A masque of May morning, Gold, Frankincense and myrrh, The babies' day-book, The slippers of Cinderella, Old Chiddingfold, and The town of the Ford; died in 1948.

Acquisition information:
Justin G. Schiller, Limited, purchase, 1978.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Photographs (Box 1).
  2. Ephemera and photographs (Box 2).
  3. Scrapbooks (Box 3).
  4. Portraits of W. Graham Robertson (Box 4).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Hilda Bohem; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé
Date Prepared:
© 2004
Date Encoded:
Text rekeyed by Caroline Cubé from in-house paper finding aid, January 2004 . Machine-readable finding aid derived from rekeyed finding aid, encoding added via Notetab Pro. Online finding aid edited by Josh Fiala. Date of source: May 1979 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], W. Graham Robertson Papers (Collection 2085). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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