Guide to the Papers of John Dengate

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10197
Creator:
Dengate, John
Extent:
(4 archives boxes + 1 large folio box + 1 map folio)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of John Dengate, National Library of Australia, MS 10197, [file/item number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises general, personal and business correspondence; writings by Dengate including sketches, poetry, verse and music; family photographs and photographs of Dengate's performances; and personal papers including tributes following Dengate's death.
Biographical Note:

John Dengate was a musician, teacher, singer and songwriter in the Australian traditional folk style. His prodigious output of songs, verse and satire gave unique insight into Australian life with his comments on social and political events. As a teacher he had an immense influence on numerous performers and writers. He won awards for his writing and accolades for his performances at Folk Festivals, and he was known as one of the National Folk Treasures. He was awarded Life Membership of NSW Folk Federation and Bush Music Club. Dengate's writings and memories were recorded regularly: first by John Meredith, then by Chris Woodland and others at the National Library's Oral History and Folklore Branch.

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-vn7544457).
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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions.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 Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.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 John Dengate, National Library of Australia, MS 10197, [file/item number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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