Maude Evelyn Livesay - papers, 1905 - ca. 1985

MLMSS 6725/Box 1
MLMSS 6725/Boxes 2X-4X

fonds

1905 - ca. 1985

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Photographs

153651

1.17 metres of textual material (1 box, 3 outsize boxes) includes photographs
Albums
Clippings

1905-1910; Photograph album believed to have belonged to Maude Livesay's husband, Captain Henry Livesay, before they were married. It includes photographs of various ships and of European skiing competitions such as the Davos Cup and the Kaiser Wilhelm Cup. (Call No.: MLMSS 6725/1)

ca.1920 - ca.1940; Letters received from Captain Henry Livesay. The letters are addressed to "Billie" at their home in Bellevue Hill, Sydney, and also to her when holidaying in London and Egypt. (Call No.: MLMSS 6725/1)

ca.1920 - ca.1960; Theatre programmes, newscuttings, correspondence.They include: 1) The Sarada Sandan Concert 1932. Syrup of the Bees, performed in Rangoon in the presence of Sir Charles Innes, Governor of Burma. The performance was directed by Evelyn Livesay. 2) The Middle Watch - Rangoon Gymkhana Club 1935. Evelyn (Billie) Livesay acted and directed in the production, as did her husband. 3) Programme for Tunbridge Wells Opera House 1933. This lists Evelyn Livesay as the Australian Soprano. 4) Programmes of the Srinigan Tiller Girls, a dance group formed by Evelyn Livesay. Photographs of these dances are located with other photographs in the collection at MLMSS 6725 /3 and MLMSS 6725/4X

5) Newspaper cuttings for performances produced by Evelyn Livesay, and of social news about Captain and Mrs Livesay.; 6) Letter from the Melody Makers, Rangoon's Premier Orchestra to Evelyn Livesay. (Call No.: MLMSS 6725/1)

ca.1910 - ca.1960; Printed music collected by Maude Evelyn Livesay, with annotations. (Call No.: MLMSS 6725/2X)

ca.1920 - ca.1985; Photographs. These include: 1) Numerous photographs from India and Burma. 2) Costume balls and large society gatherings, hunting and sporting occasions. 3) Travel photographs, naval ships and gatherings.
4) Photograph portfolio of the Livesay house in Sydney by Monte Luke. 5) Photographic portraits of Maude Evelyn Livesay (Billie) and Captain Livesay 6) Wedding photographs in India. 7) Photographs of theatrical productions in Rangoon. 8) Photograph of portrait of Hugh Hector Munro, HMS Sappers and Miners. Died at Malta 1874. Fortifications at Malta finished under his instructions. 9) Photographic portrait of Billie, signed by photographer Dorothy Welding, King St. Sydney. Very few of the photographs have been identified. (Call No.: MLMSS 6725/3X and MLMSS 6725/4X)