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Correspondence from Carol Jerrems to Jon Conte, 1970-1973

(1 small folio box)
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This collection comprises correspondence sent by Carol Jerrems to her friend and fellow photographer Jon Conte from 1970 to 1973, and one vintage silver gelatin photograph. Rather than traditional letter, the correspondence between Carol and Jon took the form of a 'Dadaist ping-pong', or collages of everyday life. It consists of 23 envelopes with ephemera, including snippets of Carol Jerrems' writing. The collection provides an insight into Carol Jerrems' sense of humour, lifestyle, and personality. Some envelopes are signed by Carol Jerrems under a pseudonym, such as Jerry Moonshine, Jerry, Phenomenologically Jerry, Micky Spillane of the Nullarbor Plain, Jonny Sunshiner, A Free Apple, Lorac Smerrej, or Germaine Eunuch. The 24 jigsaw puzzle pieces photograph is a portrait of Jon Conte with his incomplete appearance.
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Letter from Ada Crossley to Mr Grimes, 1912-08-03

(1 folder)
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This collection comprises a two page letter on paper from Australian contralto Ada Crossley (3 March 1871 – 17 October 1929). The letter is addressed to "Mr Grimes" and signed Ada Crossley-Muecke, with the letterhead of the Grand Hotel Llandudno.
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Music scores and papers of Keith Humble, 1920-2005

32.55 metres (55 ms boxes + 7 cartons + 15 large folio boxes + 6 medium folio boxes + 7 map folios + 558 sound/av carriers + 1 digital carrier)
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The papers comprise the complete original musical works of Keith Humble, as well as research, teaching and publicity material.
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Music scores and papers of Keith Humble, 1920-2005 32.55 metres (55 ms boxes + 7 cartons + 15 large folio boxes + 6 medium folio boxes + 7 map folios + 558 sound/av carriers + 1 digital carrier)

 

Papers of Alex Buzo, 1968-2004

(73 ms boxes + 6 medium folio boxes + 75 sound/av carriers + 46 digital carriers)
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MS 6383 comprises papers relating to Buzo's career as a playwright and author. There are manuscript and typescript drafts of his plays and novels, newspaper cuttings, promotional material, which includes posters and programs, photographs and reviews of performances of his plays. The correspondence in the collection documents Buzo's friendships with many other writers. Correspondents include Peter Corris, Michael Costigan, Diana Day, Geoffrey Dutton, Sandy Gore, Jonathon Hales, David Hare, Jack Hibberd, Ray Lawler, Valerie Lawson, Kathy Lette, Robin Lovejoy, Bruce Mason, Roger Milliss, Stephen Murray-Smith, Louis Nowra, Harold Pinter, Robert Quentin and John Tranter.The collection includes an amount of working material on Buzo's plays, including scripts, drafts and sketches, correspondence with producers, and photographs of productions. Three plays have significant background material: Makassar Reef, Rooted and Coralie Lansdowne says no. There are also programs, publicity and newsclippings. Folder 10 includes photographs of Buzo (6 boxes).
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Papers of Alex Buzo, 1968-2004 (73 ms boxes + 6 medium folio boxes + 75 sound/av carriers + 46 digital carriers)

 

Papers of Allan Marett, 1674-2013

(9 ms boxes)
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This collection includes papers relating to the personal and academic life of Emeritus Professor of Musicology Allan Marett and include: correspondence; reviews; interviews; journalism; lecture notes; concert programs involving Marett as consultant, author, performer and scholar; newspaper and magazine cuttings; records relating to radio programs and interviews including four programs on Aboriginal music for 2MBS and six programs on Japanese music for the ABC; drafts, reviews, correspondence and texts of the plays Eliza and Oppenheimer; correspondence regarding prizes and appointments; invitations and personal family documents including those relating to the musical life of Marett's parents. Also included are records resulting from two ARC projects on the 13th Century Japanese flute score Chû Ôga Ryûteki Yôroku-fu in the Gagaku tradition (Japanese Imperial Court Music and Dance), comprising a copy of the original tablature score, transcriptions of all pieces and an analysis of the structure of these pieces.
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Papers of Allan Marett, 1674-2013 (9 ms boxes)

 

Papers of Andrew Schultz, 1981-2018

(55 ms boxes + 28 folio boxes + 68 cassettes, 66 CDs, 5 VHS tapes, 2 DVDs)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this collection contains images and names of deceased persons. Details are included in the finding aid.
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Papers of Andrew Schultz, 1981-2018 (55 ms boxes + 28 folio boxes + 68 cassettes, 66 CDs, 5 VHS tapes, 2 DVDs)

 

Papers of Anne Edgeworth, 1936-2007

(33 ms boxes + 2 large map folios + 1 folder)
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The collection comprises notebooks, journals and papers written by Anne Edgeworth including published and unpublished poems; correspondence with literary figures, and members of the Edgeworth David family; reviews of theatre productions; university revue scripts and ephemera plus ; a script, with handwritten production notes for 'Born of Fire' the Judith Wright 80th birthday tribute.
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Papers of Anne Edgeworth, 1936-2007 (33 ms boxes + 2 large map folios + 1 folder)

 

Papers of Arnold Butcher, 1950-2004

(3 medium folio boxes + 11 large folio boxes)
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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.
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Papers of Arnold Butcher, 1950-2004 (3 medium folio boxes + 11 large folio boxes)

 

Papers of Bruce Smeaton, 1945-2014

(27 ms boxes + 48 small music folio boxes + 14 medium folio boxes + 7 small folio boxes + 17 large music folio boxes + 1 archival bag + 7 elephant folios + 4 large folio boxes + 1 phase box)
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The Papers of Bruce Smeaton comprise original feature film, television drama and television commercial scores, working notes and parts, along with initial sketches for cues, composed and orchestrated by Smeaton between 1975-2005. The film scores include Picnic at Hanging Rock, the Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, the Devil's Playground, the Cars That Ate Paris, Monkey Grip, Grendel Grendel Grendal, Roxanne starring Steve Martin and Plenty starring Meryl Streep. The television scores include Seven Little Australians, Ben Hall, A Town Like Alice, The Eureka Stockade, Patrol Boat and Castaway. Also included are newsletters for the Composers and Songwriters Guild of Australia, a group formed in Sydney in the 1970's, for which Smeaton was an editor.
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Papers of Bruce Smeaton, 1945-2014 (27 ms boxes + 48 small music folio boxes + 14 medium folio boxes + 7 small folio boxes + 17 large music folio boxes + 1 archival bag + 7 elephant folios + 4 large folio boxes + 1 phase box)

 

Papers of Campbell McComas, 1973-2004

26.75 metres (69 ms boxes + 1 medium folio-box (shared) + 1007 sound/av carriers + 2 digital carriers)
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The original transfer of material (2014) comprises correspondence, background material and speeches written and delivered by McComas during his career as a public speaker and comedian plus photographs, university and early legal career papers. The second transfer of material (2018) comprises predominantly analogue audio and video recordings of Campbell McComas delivering speeches, performing comedy routines and taking part in public debates: on radio and television; at revues and festivals; and at conferences and functions for individuals, corporate and public organisations. The 2018 consignment also includes two digital recordings (on disc) and a novelty birthday sweatshirt.
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Papers of Campbell McComas, 1973-2004 26.75 metres (69 ms boxes + 1 medium folio-box (shared) + 1007 sound/av carriers + 2 digital carriers)