Reginald Golding Bright Papers, 1890-1940

Summary

Creators:

Bright, Reginald Golding, d.1941

Abstract:

Reginald Golding Bright (d. 1941) was from a theatrical family. The collection consists of correspondence from dramatists, actors and actresses, producers, managers, critics, and publishers to Bright, a London theatrical agent.

Extent:

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Language:

English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of 682 manuscripts, mostly correspondence from theatrical personalities: dramatists, actors and actresses, producers, managers, critics, and publishers to Reginald Golding Bright, a London theatrical agent. Correspondents include Brian Aherne, J.M. Barrie, John Barrymore, Fay Compton, Gordon Craig, Eugene O'Neill, Sybil Thorndike, and Ellen Terry.

Biographical / historical:

Bright was from a theatrical family; his brother Addison Bright was J.M. Barrie's agent; in 1901 Bright married George Egerton (Mary Chavelita), playwright; he died in 1941.

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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Theatrical agents--England--London--Archival resources.

Names:

Bright, Reginald Golding, 1941--Archives.

Location of this collection:

UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library

A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library

Box 951575

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US

Contact:

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