Guide to the Papers of Lynne Murphy

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10621
Creator:
Murphy, Lynne
Extent:
(19 ms boxes + 1 medium folio-box + 1 map-folio + 2 folders + 7 sound AV carriers + 1 digital carrier)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Lynne Murphy, National Library of Australia, MS 10621, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that File 70 (Series 8) contains names and images of deceased persons and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that there may be words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

Background

Content Summary:
The collection comprises papers relating to Lynne Murphy, gathered by her over 60 years as a professional actress on stage, radio, television and film, from 1940 to 2004. Lynne Murphy was her professional name. The collection includes letters, typed scripts, annotated scripts, programs, publicity flyers, posters, newspaper cuttings and printed material containing reviews of shows, and photographs from the many theatre, radio, television and film productions in which Lynne Murphy performed and acted. These include radio serials such as Dr Paul, theatre roles with the Metropolitan Theatre, Minerva Theatre, and Sydney Theatre Company, television programs including Number 96 and Homicide, and the film, Kabbarli. Correspondence comprises a large number of congratulatory letters, notes, cards and telegrams, mostly from other performers and friends.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Performing arts
Arts

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8633920).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8633920).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Lynne Murphy, National Library of Australia, MS 10621, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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