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Laurence Oliver Archive
A. Personal Papers.
Olivier Archive. Vols. XXIV-XXIX. Papers relating to Olivier’s involvement, actual or potential, in general charitable organisations, appeals, petitions, etc.; 1946-1983. Partly printed.
Olivier Archive. Vols. XXIV-XXVI. Correspondence relating to Olivier’s charitable commitments; 1946-1983.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XXIV-XXVI. Correspondence relating to Olivier’s charitable commitments; 1946-1983.
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1946-1983
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Laurence Oliver Archive
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A. Personal Papers.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. I-XV. Personal correspondence. British Library arrangement, but based on work done by Derek Granger and his assistants during the time he spent working as Olivier’s official biographer.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. XVI. (ff. ). Good luck telegrams, and other message ...
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XVII-XIX. Papers relating to Olivier’s time at All Saints’ Margaret St. Choir School; St. Edward”s School, Oxford; and the Central School of Speech Training & Dramatic Art; 1907-1982.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XX-XXIII. Papers relating to Olivier’s activities in World War II, including press cuttings relating to Olivier and Vivien Leigh’s life in Hollywood just before their return to Europe early in 1941.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XXIV-XXIX. Papers relating to Olivier’s involvement, actual or potential, in general charitable organisations, appeals, petitions, etc.; 1946-1983. Partly printed.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XXIV-XXVI. Correspondence relating to Olivier’s charitable commitments; 1946-1983.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. XXVII (ff. ). Papers relating to Olivier’s involvem ...
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Olivier Archive. Vol. XXVIII (ff. ) .
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XXIX-LXIV. Appointment diaries and address books; 1926-1986. After 1934, the only year without either a personal or a desk diary is 1956. The 1941 diary is inscribed to Olivier from Vivien Leigh, and the 1942 diary to Olivier from John and Mary Mills. There is also an identical but unused diary inscribed to VL by the Millses.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. LXV (ff. ). Papers relating to legal proceedings br ...
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Olivier Archive. Vols. LXVI-LXXI. Correspondence and papers relating to personal financial transactions by Olivier; 1942-1985. These include banking, accountancy, insurance and assurance, and investment matters. Some papers relate to transactions by Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd. on behalf of Olivier and Vivien Leigh. For banking transactions on behalf of Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd., see Add. MSS 79996-79997 and 80000-80001; for bills and correspondence relating to one of the Oliviers' properties in Chelsea, see Add. MSS 79837-79847.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. LXXII-XCIII. Correspondence and papers relating to properties owned by Olivier, or administered on his behalf by Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd.; 1938-1980.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XCIV-XCV. Correspondence and papers relating to works of art presented to Olivier and otherwise acquired by him; 1935-1989. These include portraits and other images of Olivier, and his collection of Garrick memorabilia, together with enquiries relating to these collections. Invoices for works of art acquired through Laurence Olivier Productions Ltd. on the London and Notley accounts are in these volumes. Papers relating to unsolicited gifts to and portraits of Olivier, and suggestions to paint, draw, or photograph him are mostly to be found with fan mail in Add. 79922-79928.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. XCVI (ff. ). Correspondence and papers relating to ...
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XCVII-XCVIII. Correspondence and papers relating to Olivier’s personal, social and recreational life; 1936-1983. The papers include general correspondence with his staff and with service industries, and papers relating to the Garrick and other clubs. These relate almost entirely to activities in which Olivier himself was personally interested, rather than things he was asked to do by others. Mostly printed.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. XCIX-C. Correspondence and papers relating to honours and awards accorded to Olivier; 1946-1989. For honours and awards of a specifically theatrical nature, see Add. 79907.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. CI A, B. Correspondence and papers relating to Olivier’s dealings with the Royal Family, including the King George VI National Memorial Fund. The papers include the Programme and Service Book for the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and the Service Book for the marriage of HRH Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones; 1952-1961.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. CII A, B. Correspondence and papers relating to Olivier’s health; 1942-1983. Includes both correspondence with medical practitioners and accompanying documents including x-rays, and letters from concerned members of the general public offering support, advice, and suggestions of cures to Olivier during his several life-threatening illnesses. Letters simply expressing goodwill are with Olivier’s fan mail at Add. 79922-79928.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. CIII (ff. ). Papers relating to Olivier’s will and th ...
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Olivier Archive. Vols. CIV-CXII. Correspondence and papers relating to Olivier’s death; 11 July 1989; and subsequent events.
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Olivier Archive. Vol. CXIII (ff. ). Papers relating to the I. A. Crookend ...
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Olivier Archive. Vols. CXIV-CXVI. Correspondence relating to Jill Esmond, Olivier’s first wife, and their son (Simon) Tarquin Olivier and the latter’s first wife, Riddelle; 1930-1981.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. CXVII-CXXIV. Papers and correspondence relating to Joan Plowright, Olivier’s third wife, with their children and other relatives; 1972-1990. Some papers relating to Lady Olivier’s professional career are also in this section.
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Olivier Archive. Vols. CXXV-CXXIX.. Papers relating to Olivier’s siblings and their children, and to other members of the Olivier family.
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B. Professional Papers (Miscellaneous).
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C. Plays.
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D. Films.
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E. Radio & television broadcasts, and sound recordings.
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F. Readings, speeches & addresses, and other single appearances.
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G. Books and articles.
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H. Olivier Collections.
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I. Artifacts.
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J. Vivian Leigh papers.
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K. Posters and programes.
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L. Cuttings.
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M. Photographs.
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N. Books from Olivier's library. Olivier Archive. Vols. CMLXXII-CMLXXXV. Books formerly part of Olivier’s library. All printed.
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