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Mathews, Cicely

 Person

Biographical Note

Cicely Mathews, wife of Graeme Roberts, was a teacher of speech and drama. She hosted and organized the British Broadcasting Corporation's Northern Ireland program Children's hour (1945-1964). Prior to her work with the BBC, Mathews was a teacher of speech and drama.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Graeme Roberts and Cicely Mathews papers

 Collection
Abstract

Collection documenting the work of twentieth-century writer Graeme Roberts and radio broadcaster Cicely Mathews produced for BBC Northern Ireland in Belfast. Contains typescripts and manuscripts of plays, short stories, and poems, as well as a scrapbook.

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1926-1956