Correspondence written to and from Herbert, Maud and Viola Tree. The collection also includes poems, scripts, photographs and notes.
Herbert Beerbohm Tree and Family Collection
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- ReferenceGB 71 THM/160
- Dates of Creation1806 - 1929
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 box (14 files)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Herbert Beerbohm Tree was a successful actor manager, renowned for his productions of Shakespeare, while also keeping an eye of innovations in the field. He made his amateur debut as an actor in 1876, and turned professional in 1878. As well as running several theatres, he undertook many foreign tours and made a name for himself in America as well as in Britain. He founded the Academy of Dramatic Art (later to become RADA) in 1904, and was knighted in 1909. In 1882 he married Helen Maud Holt, professionally known as Mrs Beerbohm Tree and later Lady Tree, an actress who frequently was to appear on stage with him. His daughter Viola was also an actress.
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Appraisal Information
This collection was appraised in line with the collection management policy.
Custodial History
Purchased Christie's 16 April 1980 Lot 138.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.