Guide to the Papers of Cletus Ball, 1943-2000

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10720
Creator:
Ball, Cletus
Extent:
(9 MS boxes + 1 medium folio box + 3 map folios)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Cletus Ball, National Library of Australia, MS 10720, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
Cletus Ball was a performer who helped to develop what is recognised internationally as Australia's prowess for acrobatic comedy, known as "Australian Knockabout". He was a leading proponent of this style of performance, as well as other dance-like partner acrobatics. This collection comprises Cletus Ball's notebooks, correspondence, photographs, programs, circus and performance routines and other papers relating to The Flying Fruit Fly Circus and the various acts he performed with during his career.

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-vn8813396).
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-vn8813396).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Cletus Ball, National Library of Australia, MS 10720, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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