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A visitors book and two 'rotation books' (session lists) relating to the studio of the photographer Angus McBean, 1945-1987.

Visitors Book for Angus McBean's studios in Endell Street and Islington, with over one thousand signatures from 1949 to 1968, almost all associated with the entertainment industry, some with added comments and drawings.
Among the signatures are those of actors Laurence Olivier (ff. 5, 43, 59), Vivien Leigh (f. 5), Marlene Dietrich (f. 23), Katharine Hepburn (f. 33 verso) and Richard Burton (f. 38), comedian Spike Milligan (f. 56), playwright Tennessee Williams (f. 28), songwriter Ivor Novello (f. 11) and singers such as Maria Callas (f. 61) and all four Beatles (f. 63 verso). Signatures added in January 1987 are of visitors to Fleming's Hall (f. 78 verso).

A volume, 1945-1950, in several hands, containing session lists for Angus McBean's photographic studio, listing sitters (comprising both individuals and theatrical productions) and negatives in chronological order. The list is continued in NLW MS 24043D.

A volume, 1950-1969, in several hands, containing session lists for Angus McBean's photographic studio, listing sitters (comprising both individuals and theatrical productions) and negatives in chronological order. The list is continued from NLW MS 24042D.
Invoices, statements and other items found loose within the volume have been tipped in on blank leaves (ff. 89-96).