Guide to the Papers of Ian Davidson, 1960s - 2016
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Summary
- Collection number:
- MS 10482
- Creator:
- Davidson, Ian (Writer, director, actor)
- Extent:
- (8 ms boxes) + 1 medium folio box + 1 folder + 40 sound/av carriers + 2 digital carriers
- Language:
- English and English
- Preferred citation:
- Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Ian Davidson, National Library of Australia, MS 10482, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
- Availability:
- Available
- Access conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
Background
- Content Summary:
- The collection features collaborative scripts written by Ian Davidson and Barry Humphries, dating back to the 1960's, for Humphries' performances on British television and radio, as well as for stage and television in the United Kingdom, Australia and America. There are also letters from Humphries to Davidson, including a kangaroo skin postcard. The collection also includes typed and handwritten theatre scripts sent by Humphries for Davidson's review, together with ephemera and audio cassettes of theatre performances, predominately in the United Kingdom.
- Biographical Note:
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English comedy writer, producer, director and actor, Ian Davidson appeared in several episodes of Monty Python's Flying Circus, having performed and written material with Michael Palin and Terry Jones at Oxford University. Davidson is known for his long association with Barry Humphries as a writer and director.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Performing arts
Mass media
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-vn10018032).
- 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-vn10018032).
- Preferred citation:
- Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Ian Davidson, National Library of Australia, MS 10482, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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