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Geoff Mellor Collection

Catalogue reference: BIMGM

What’s it about?

This record is about the Geoff Mellor Collection dating from c1940-1995.

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Full description and record details

Reference
BIMGM
Title
Geoff Mellor Collection
Date
c1940-1995
Description

Research notes and working papers of Geoffrey Mellor, made in the course of his extensive research into the history of music halls, cinema and theatre in Bradford and the North, including proofs of his books, typescript of his unfinished book, programmes and handbills, news cuttings, photographs and postcards

Held by
Bradford Industrial Museum
Language
English
Creator(s)
<persname>Mellor, Geoffrey, fl 1930-1998</persname>
Physical description
10 boxes
Access conditions

Open by appointment

Administrative / biographical background

These papers were salvaged from the house of Mr Mellor after his death. Many items were too badly damaged to be saved, other material was scrapped and some sold to local dealers.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/c90bd72a-9582-4304-be32-cb0fdb4c94c7/

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Geoff Mellor Collection