| Collection | Max Tyler Music Hall Collection |
| Description | Research file compiled by Max Tyler about the music hall comedian, singer and actor Albert Chevalier (b.1861, d.1923). Albert was the son-in-law of performer George Leybourne, having married his daughter Florence in 1894. Contains:
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Alice', words by Albert Chevalier, music by Bond Andrews.
Photocopies of 4 theatre programmes featuring Albert Chevalier in 'My Old Dutch', including advertisements for Chevalier's songs.
Photocopied photograph of Albert Chevalier with Arthur Shirley, taken at Stanmore in 1917.
Photocopy of an article from an unknown publication featuring a short biography of Chevalier.
Printed copy of a letter (not addressed to Max) containing extracts from the diary of Arthur Shirley and some infromation about Chevalier. On pencil at the top of the page is written "Max, for info".
Photocopy of an article titled 'Albert Chevalier, 1861-1923' from an unknown publication.
Photocopy of short, typed article about Albert Chevalier. On the bottom of the page is a note written by 'FHLM' regarding Albert's brother.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for '"Jeerusalem's" dead!', written by Brian Daly, composed by John Crook.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Oh, Albert Chevalier!', words by Richard Bernard, music by J.M. Glover.
Photocopy of programme 'Mr Albert Chevalier and his company', dated May 4th 1906.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Mafekin' night', written by Albert Chevalier, music by Alfred H. West. With notations in pencil.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Our little nipper', written by Albert Chevalier, composed by Charles Ingle.
Photocopy of songsheet 'Wot Cher!' Knock'd 'em in the Old Kent Road', music by Charles Ingle, written and sung by Albert Chevalier.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Oh 'Ampstead', words by Albert Chevalier, composed by John Crook.
Photocopy of songsheet cover ''E can't take a roise out of oi!', composed by Alfred H. West. Printed alongside an article titled 'Albert Chevalier, 1861-1923' from an unknown publication.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Summerland', music by Florence Chevalier. |
| Admin history | Transferred to the University of Kent in May 2018. |