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Priestley, J. B. (John Boynton), 1894-1984

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Biography

John Boynton Priestley, OM was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator. His Yorkshire background is reflected in much of his fiction, notably in The Good Companions, which first brought him to wide public notice.

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Guestbook, 1924-1970

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Identifier: PR6019.O9-J6931 1924
Content Description Guest and scrapbook of Herbert and Suzanne Hughes who required their guests who attended their musical parties in Chelsea to sign. The book contains autographs, playbills, invitations, clippings, letters and a manuscript poem written by Herbert Hughes in honor of Fred P. Hughes' 75th birthday. Material present dates from March 1924 to September 1970.;The entry for Saint Patrick's DayThe entry for Saint Patrick's Day, 1932, is for a performance of Herbert Hughes' work The Joyce...
Dates: 1924 - 1970