| Collection | Max Tyler Music Hall Collection |
| Description | Research file compiled by Max Tyler about the music hall comedian Paul Mill (born George Henry Dickeson). Contains: Handwritten transcript from The Performer, dated March 30th, 1916, of an obituary for Paul Mill (unknown author). Printed copy of webpage (www.archive.thestage.co.uk) of search results on Paul Mill. Accompanied by printed copies of an obituary and notice of probate for Paul Mill. Photocopy of article in The Encore dated 5th July, 1895, of an interview with Paul Mill. With handwritten notes on the reverse. Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'That's how thye spend the day', written by T.S. Lonsdale and Paul Mill, composed by Frank B. Mullen, sung by Paul Mill. Photocopy of 'Francis, Day & Hunter's newest comic songs' (undated). Programme for the Princess Pier Concert Hall, Torquay (undated) featuring an advertisement for 'Paul Mill presents The Courtiers'. Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Penelope; or, the pierrot on the Portobello Pier', written by Paul Mill, composed by J. Michael Watson (some handwritten annotation by unknown). Copy of correspondence between Max Tyler and Michael Mills regarding Paul Mill research. Printed copy of list 'Songs connected with Paul Mill'. Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'The patchwork garden', written by Edgar Bateman and Paul Mill, composed by J. Airlie Dix. Postcard featuring a photograph of Paul Mills (undated). Printed copy of document titled 'Far Eastern Pavilions, the theatres and concert halls of Lowestoft' (unknown author and date). Includes a section on Paul Mill. |
| Admin history | Transferred to the University of Kent in May 2018. |