Correspondence and papers, 1981-1982

Containers:

Box 5 (MS 10371)

Component identifier:

File 24

Content Summary:

Correspondence and papers of Michael Kassler relating to a study funded by the Australia Council to investigate potential support for an Australian institute to study the world's musical languages. The study was carried out by Computer Music Company, a business name of Michael Kassler and Associates Pty Limited, and involved overseas visits by Michael Kassler to discuss the proposed institute with relevant persons. Includes: Article by Nicholas Rothwell (1950– ) describing the project, published in The Australian, 26 January 1982; Media release describing the project and November 1982 report of the study by Michael Kassler to the Australia Council; Research report by Dr (now Professor) Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan describing publications relating to the proposed institute, and an article by her inscribed to Jamie and Michael Kassler; Correspondence with Professor Sir Frank Callaway (1919–2003) and others concerning the proposed institute; letter dated 6 August 1982 from Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan to Michael Kassler (restricted)

Immediate source of acquisition:

The collection has been acquired from Jamie and Michael Kassler in instalments received in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.

Subjects:

Performing arts
Science and technology

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