G. Sykes Theatre Actor Postcard Collection
Finding Aid & Inventory
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This collection of postcards consists primarily of photographic postcards of theatre actors. Ranging from circa 1900-1910, the 99 postcards are autographed and many are addressed to "G. Sykes".
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Biographical and Historical Note
Many of the postcards in this collection are addressed to "G. Sykes 'The Croft' Hampton-in-Arden Birminham". Other pieces in the collection are inscribed "To Edith".
Collection Overview
The G. Sykes Postcards are a rich collection of theatre actors, mostly from Great Britain, dating from circa 1900-1910. Primarily photographic postcards, each is autographed by the by the person depicted. Pictured performers include Marie Studholme, Gertie Gitana, Sir John Martin-Harvey, and H.B. (Henry Broadribb) Irving.
Summary Information
- Repository
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
- Title
- G. Sykes Theatre Actor Postcard Collection
- ID
- MS579
- Date [bulk]
- Bulk, 1900-1910
- Date [inclusive]
- circa 1900-1910
- Extent
- 0.25 linear feet 99 postcards, mostly photographic.
- Graphic materials [Box]
- 1
Administrative Information
- Publication Information
- Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives June 2010
- Condtions Governing Access
- Collection is open to research.
- Processing Information
- Collection arranged and described by Rebecca Petersen, 2010.
- Existence and Location of Copies
- Digital copies of postcards are available.
- Preferred Citation
- G. Sykes Postcard Collection, MS 579, Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Photographic postcards--1900-1910
- Postcards--1900-1910
Personal Name(s)
- Sykes, G.
Subject(s)
- Actors--Great Britain