Guide to the Papers of Kurt Herweg

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10768
Creator:
Herweg, Kurt
Extent:
(4 ms boxes + 5 medium folio boxes)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Kurt Herweg, National Library of Australia, MS 10768, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
Collection comprises manuscript music scores and parts composed by Kurt Herweg, correspondence between Herweg and Music Print Corportion relating to the purchase and import of the 'Musicwriter', correspondence between Kurt Herweg and the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), Australian Record Libraries, Peter Scriven and Hal Saunders relating to 'Tintookies' and associated contracts for composing and aranging the music, correspondence with music critics, press reviews and newspaper cuttings, four posters and four black and white photographs. Many of the music scores are for The Tintookies, an Australian musical comedy by Peter Scriven with music by Kurt Herweg, and dialogue and lyrics by Hal Saunders.

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-vn10012124).
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-vn10012124).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Kurt Herweg, National Library of Australia, MS 10768, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact:
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