| Collection | Max Tyler Music Hall Collection |
| Description | Research file compiled by Max Tyler about music hall performer Victoria Monks (born Annie Monks, b. 1884, d.1927). Contains:
Bi fold photocopy of the cover for Francis & Day's 25th annual which includes list of contents and a photograph of Victoria Monks. Inside pages and back page contain the sheet music and lyrics for 'Ain't yer gwine to say, 'how-do?', written by Dan Litton, composed by C.W. Murphy, sung by Miss Victoria Monks.
Photocopy of songsheet 'Give me a cosy parlour', written and composed by Mellor, Lawrance and Gifford, sung by Miss Victoria Monks.
Printed copy of a biography of Andrew Thomas Monks, father of Annie [aka Victoria] Monks. Attached is a copy of a photograph of Andrew with Annie and another member of the family.
Leaflet advertising a CD of Victoria Monks recordings, published by Music Hall Masters.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Is London like it used to be?', words by Harry Castling music by C.W. Murphy, sung by Victoria Monks.
Photocopy of songsheet 'Sweet Saturday night', by J.B. Mullen, written by C.W. James, sung by Victoria Monks.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'It comes quite natural', words by Albert Hall, music by Orlando Powell.
Photocopy of sheet music and lyrics for 'Call round any old time', written E.W. Rogers, music by J. Charles Moore, sung by Victoria Monks. |
| Admin history | Transferred to the University of Kent in May 2018. |