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Papers of Harry M. Miller, 1958-2003 [manuscript]
Bib ID 1655866
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author Miller, Harry M. (Harry Maurice), 1934-
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Access Conditions Access restricted. 
Description 1958-2003 
21.95 metres 
Summary

Correspondence, press clippings, programmes, photographs, posters, financial records, contracts, music scores, scripts, administrative files, stage management reports and other papers dealing with the numerous concert tours, stage musicals and theatrical productions promoted by Miller from the late 1950s to the late 1970s. These include such artists as Louis Armstrong, Arthur Rubinstein, Roy Orbison and the Rolling Stones; such musicals as Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar; theatrical productions such as The Boys in the Band and The Secretary Bird. The collection also includes material on individuals managed by Miller including Graham Kennedy, Barry Humphries, Dame Zara Bate and Sir John Kerr. Also present are papers of an autobiographical nature such as those relating to Miller's trials and imprisonment on fraud charges in the early 1980s.

Biography/History Entrepreneur. Born in New Zealand, Harry M. Miller moved to Australia in 1963. Prominent show business promoter and manager. 
Notes

An additional 15 cartons were received in 2004 (MS Acc04/271), and 2 cartons received in 2009 (MS Acc09/069)

Manuscript reference no. NLA MS 7981, MS Acc04/271, MS Acc09/069.

Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; E752.

Index/Finding Aid Note Finding aid (21 p.) available in the Manuscript Reading Room, and on the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms7981 
Subjects Armstrong, Louis, - 1901-1971.  |  Humphries, Barry, - 1934-  |  Kennedy, Graham, - 1934-2005  |  Kerr, John, - Sir, - 1914-1991.  |  Miller, Harry M. - (Harry Maurice), - 1934- - Archives.  |  Orbison, Roy.  |  Rolling Stones.  |  Businessmen - Australia - Archives.  |  Entrepreneurship - Australia.  |  Promoters - Australia - Archives.  |  Theatrical agents - Australia - Archives.
Occupation Business professionals.
Details Collect From
MS 7981 Manual Request only from Manuscript Reading Room, 2nd Floor
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MS Acc04/271 Please contact Library 4 weeks in advance to discuss access
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MS Acc09/069
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