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 / Historical:

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.

General:

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.

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:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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