Description | This file documents various financial aspects connected with the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre Committee. It includes correspondence and expenses breakdowns. Areas covered in the file include: - The advance of money by the SMNT Committee to the National Theatre Board (1963). - Use of the funds of the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre Trust. - Use of the interest generated from the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre funds. - Details connected with the accounts of the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre, for example names of those authorised to sign cheques on behalf of the Committee. - Communications with Rowley, Pemberton & Co., accountants for the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre. - Correspondence about payment of salaries in connection with the work of the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre. - Breakdown of expenses for Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre Committee and Joint Council (1955). - Payment of architects' fees (1949). - Discussion on use of the Shakespeare Memorial National Theatre funds if a grant for the theatre is allocated by the government (1948). |