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Title
The Friars Club Dinner to Hugh J. Ward at The Monastery New York, 30 September 1917
Creator
Apeda (N.Y.)
Call number
MPG/218
Level of description
fonds
Date

1917
Type of material
Graphic Materials, Photographs
Reference code
1296761
Physical Description
1 photograph - mounted on board - picture 26.5 x 48.0 cm, mount 35.5 x 65.0 cm
ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

American-born comic actor Hugh J. Ward (1871-1941) toured Australia in 1899 accompanied by his wife, soprano Grace Miller. After retiring from the stage in 1911 Ward took up a position behind the scenes as Managing Director of J. C. Williamson Ltd.
Scope and Content
The large photograph depicts a formal dinner for Hugh J. Ward at The Monastery, home of the Friars Club, New York, 30 September 1917.
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright: Created before 1955
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
Description source

Title taken from inscription on picture.
General note

Duplicate of picture at PXD 820 (v.20-21).
Date note

Date taken from inscription on picture.
Conservation note

14 cm tear bottom centre.
Name
Ward, Hugh J. (Hugh Joseph), 1871-1941
Friars Club (New York, N.Y.)
Subject
Adult Males
Topic
interiors
dinners
actors
Place
New York (N.Y.)

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