Guide to the Papers of Jim Sharman, c.1940s-2010

 

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Summary

Collection number:
MS Acc09.028, MS Acc10.103, MS Acc17.138
Creator:
Sharman, Jim (James David)
Extent:
(80 ms boxes + 14 medium folio boxes + 10 large folio boxes + 4 phase boxes + 7 map folios + 23 binders + 5 pieces + 17 folio packets + 33 digital carriers + 42 audiovisual carriers)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Jim Sharman, National Library of Australia, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Part available for research; part requires permission for research; part not available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain 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. Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice: This collection includes Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information. Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Please be advised that this collection includes content that may be considered sensitive or distressing, including nudity and graphic images of warfare. Content Summary: This collection comprises material relating to Jim Sharman's career as a director of plays, operas, musicals and films. The collection includes scripts, production notes, reviews, scrapbooks, costume designs, research notes, appointment diaries and diaries containing Jim Sharman's writings, as well as miscellaneous papers relating to productions such as The Rocky Horror Show, The Threepenny Opera, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Sunrise, Blood Wedding and Death in Venice. The collection also contains personal and professional correspondence, including a small group of letters from Patrick White; posters and theatre programmes; and over 4500 photographs of theatre productions, family and friends. A small group of papers and photographs relates to Sharman's father, James Michael (Jimmy) Sharman and the Jimmy Sharman Boxing Troupe.
Collection Retrieval Advice:

Please note: each class in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there are multiple Box 1's). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.

Reading Room Access Note:

For preservation reasons, we are unable to deliver digital and audiovisual carriers to the Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact Ask a Librarian to enquire about access.

Arrangement:

Visual diaries 1-3 and 5-20 are located at MS Acc09.028, "Diaries, 1966-2000" series. MS Acc17.138 comprises visual diary 4.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Performing 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-vn4579845).
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-vn4579845).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Jim Sharman, National Library of Australia, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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