Collection of ephemera on the coronations of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II 1937-1953

Item Number Title Author Date Format Description
Folder 1/Item 1 [Album of postcards] 1937 Album Colourised photographs and postcards from May 12, 1937 Coronation
Folder 1/Item 2 The Coronation of their Majesties King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Official Souvenir Programme, King George's Jubilee Trust, England 1937 Programme Includes biographical information, family tree, official route of procession, form and order of coronation
Folder 1/Item 3 Official Souvenir Programme Coronation Celebrations New South Wales May, 1937 Coronation Celebrations Committee 1937 Programme Includes Coronation Prayer, programme of events in Sydney, description of the Coronation. 3 Copies
Folder 2/Item 1 Serviette 1937 Serviette In mylar
Folder 3/Item 1 Handkerchief 1937 Handkerchief In plastic pocket
Folder 3/Item 2 A Coronation Pageant Anzac Fellowship of Women, Anzac Festival Committee 1937 Programme Includes names of cast and those of the Anzac Festival Committee
Folder 3/Item 3 [Postcard showing Selfridge's, Oxford Street, London decorated for the Coronation] 1937 Postcard
Folder 3/Item 4 Diocese of Armidale Form of Service for use on Sunday 9th May and on Coronation Day Diocese of Armidale, NSW 1937 Order of Service Includes words to God Save the King with an Australian verse
Folder 3/Item 5 Signed 'with compliments' slip from the Minister in charge of the Coronation Celebrations C. Tannock, M.L.C., Premier's Office, Sydney, NSW 1937 With compliments slip
Folder 3/Item 6 [Souvenir of Children's Festival Coronation Celebrations Programme] 1937 Programme Includes Coronation Song, message from the children of NSW. Missing a cover. NLA holds similar but with cover
Folder 3/Item 7 In Celebration of the Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth, Canberra Commonwealth of Australia May 9-May 14, 1937 Programme Includes names of the Federal Ministry and the names of the Australian representatives on the Coronation Commission
Folder 3/Item 8 Exhibition of Coronation Robes Australia Commonwealth of Australia 1938 Illustrated Souvenir Contains sketches in colour and black and white of costumes, regalia, furniture and other items used in the coronation of King George VI
Folder 3/Item 9 The Coronation of their Majesties King George VI & Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey Instructions to Ticket Holders, The Mall, London, Stands 31-53 1937 Single sheet Includes details about access to stands 31-53 along the Mall and a timetable for reaching the stands
Folder 3/Item 10 The Coronation of their Majesties King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Constitution Hill Stands, London 1937 Ticket Admits one. Includes details of seat number, price and a map showing the layout of the stands. In mylar
Folder 3/Item 11 Coronation Review by His Majesty The King of Ex-Service Men & Women at Hyde Park, London June 27, 1937 Programme Includes timetable of the review, numbers of Legionaires attending and districts they came from. Insert hymn sheet
Folder 3/Item 12 Form and Order of the Service to be used at St Andew's Cathedral Sydney, Wednesday 12th May, 1937 Anglican Church of Australia May 12, 1937 Order of Service The service was intended to represent as far as possible the Service held in Westminster Abbey. It follows the order of service at the Abbey. Digital copy at NLA
Folder 4/Item 1 The Royal Day The Lord's Day Observance Society, England June 2, 1953 Booklet Small booklet published to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II especially the religious aspects of the day
Folder 4/Item 2 Coronations through the Ages by Clothilde Highton, G.M.C. Diorama Exhibition, Anthony Hordens & Sons Ltd, Sydney Clothilde Highton June 3 - June 17, 1953 Souvenir Catalogue Includes photograph of artist. Lists various coronations from Ethelred II to Queen Elizabeth II
Folder 4/Item 3 Westminster Abbey in its Coronation Setting Ministry of Works, England A guide for visitors to the Abbey in its Coronation setting. Includes details of the apertures used by television and newsreel cameras, seating arrangements and details of the Coronation procession
Folder 4/Item 4 Coronation Souvenir, Singleton, 2nd June, 1953 June 2, 1953 Souvenir Programme Details of the ceremony held at Burdekin Park, Singleton, NSW. Included community singing, addresses by guests, and organisations taking part in a procession
Folder 4/Item 5 Form and Order of the Service to be used on Tuesday, 2nd June, 1953 being The Day of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Reproduced with permission H.M.S.O. London Jun-53 Order of Service Order of service which represents as far as possible the Service held in Westminster Abbey
Folder 4/Item 6 Form and Order of the Service to be used at St Andew's Cathedral Sydney, Tuesday 2nd June,1953 being the Day of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Anglican Church of Australia Jun-53 Order of Service Order of service which represents as far as possible the Service held in Westminster Abbey
Folder 4/Item 7 An Order of Service for use at the tie of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II General Board of Religious Education, Victoria Jun-53 Order of Service Annotated with handwritten names of participants
Folder 4/Item 8 Exhibition of Royal Robes and Regalia, Australia Tour Commonwealth of Australia 1954 Booklet Includes photographs, history of coronations and details of exhibits
Folder 4/Item 9 Royal School of Needlework Coronation Exhibition at St James's Palace 1953 Royal School of Needlework, London 1953 Souvenir Catalogue Includes history of School of Needlework, annotated notes on exhibits including robes and imitation crown jewels. Several pages of 1950s advertisements. Stapled, middle page loose
Folder 5/Item 1 Form and Order of Service Recommended for use in the Churches of the Church of England throughout His Majesty's Empire on Thursday, 26th June, 1902 being the Coronation Day of Their Majesties King Edward and Queen Alexandra Society for Promoting Christain Knowledge, London Jun-02 Order of Service The Order of the Coronation Office. Includes prayers to be used in Westminster Abbey
Folder 5/Item 2 Royal Naval House Sydney in Celebration of the Coronation of His Most Gracious Majesty King George V Programme of Entertainments Royal Naval House June 20-June 22, 1911 Programme Includes details of festivities to be held at Royal Naval House including a musical evening, concert and fancy dress dance
Folder 5/Item 3 Coronation Service King George V Presbyterian Church of Australia June 22, 1911 Order of Service Includes names of minister and organist. St. Stephen's Church, Phillip St, Sydney
Folder 5/Item 4 Coronation Souvenir St Barnabas' Anglican Church June 22, 1911 Single sheet Includes photographs of King and Queen, St Barnabas Church and its Rector
Folder 5/Item 5 Coronation of King George V. United Religious Service Presbyterian Church of Australia June 22, 1911 Order of Service Held in the Presbyterian Church, Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Folder 5/Item 6 Coronation Celebrations Schools Festival, Programme of Naval & Military Tournament Government of New South Wales June 22, 1911 Programme Held at the Royal Agricultural Society's Grounds, Moore Park. Includes names of the Schools Committe, Stewards, Judges of Naval and Mounted Events. Events included Balaclava Melee, Wrestling on Horseback and Gretna Green Race
Folder 5/Item 7 [Union Jack] Single Sheet Includes coloured paper crosses and instructions for constructing a Union Jack, the history of the Union Jack and a photograph of King Geoge V
Folder 5/Item 8 The Form and Order of Service to be used on Thursday, 22nd June, 1911. being the day of the Coronation of Their Majesties King George & Queen Mary St Paul's Church, Cobbity June 22, 1911 Order of Service Includes details of the service held at St Paul's Anglican Church, Cobbity, NSW
Folder 5/Item 9 An Order of Service for use on Thursday, the 22nd day of June, 1911, being The Coronation Day of Their Majesties King George V. and Queen Mary. St Thomas' Church, North Sydney June 22, 1911 Order of Service Includes details of the Offertory to be used for the erection of the King Edward Memorial Hall
Folder 5/Item 10 In Commemoration of Her Majesty's Jubilee [Invitation to a banquet to celebrate the Fiftieth Year of the Reign of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria t the Town Hall, on Monday 21st June 1886] The Mayor of Sydney Mr John Young June 21, 1886 Single sheet Decorative illustrated and coloured card