| Bib ID |
2687559 |
| Format |
Audio [sound recording] , Online - Google Books |
| Author |
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research and personal copies; written permission required for public use. |
| Description |
1953-1994
582 items.
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| Summary |
Sound recordings and paper based records, including song transcripts, relating to performance of traditional Australian folk music, recitations, bush dance music, yarns and reminiscences. Paper based records include song transcripts and background notes.
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| Biography/History |
John Meredith began recording bush music in 1953, continuing until 1994. He was a foundation member of the Bushwhackers. He was involved with the formation of the Bush Music Club and the Australian Folklore Society. He was the author of Folk Songs of Australia, volumes 1 and 2.
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| Notes |
DCM record; National Library of Australia, Oral History and Folklore collection;
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Card file index to tape contents available. |
| Subjects |
Folk dance music - Australia. | Folk music - Australia. | Folk songs, English - Australia. | Folklore - Australia.
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