Guide to the Papers of Arnold Butcher, 1950-2004

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10244
Creator:
Butcher, Arnold
Extent:
(3 medium folio boxes + 11 large folio boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Arnold Butcher, National Library of Australia, MS 10244, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises approximately 300 numbered musical scores, mainly handwritten adaptations and arrangements, with some photocopies. Some of Butcher's original compositions are represented, including the full arrangement of his opera for children 'The Children's Crusade'. Some of the arrangements were written for TV, radio, symphonic concerts and the Sydney Dance Drama Company.

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-vn7089382).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Arnold Butcher, National Library of Australia, MS 10244, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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