J.C. Williamson collection of performance materials [music]
- Bib ID:
- 2970355
- Format:
- Music
- Author:
- J.C. Williamson (Firm)
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not available for loan.
- Description:
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- [1874-1973]
- 180 m.
- Summary:
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The J. C. Williamson collection of performance materials is that component of the J. C. Williamson Library which related to the production of operas, operettas, musical comedies, revues and pantomimes. It consists of boxes in alphabetical order by the title of the work. Each work may contain orchestral or band parts, libretti, script and vocal or full scores.
- Biography/History:
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James Cassius Williamson (1845-1913) founded the firm of J. C. Williamson in 1874. The firm grew into one of Australia's largest theatrical production companies.
- Notes:
- All titles from the collection are individually catalogued.
- Related Material:
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- Associated materials: J. C. Williamson's records from the period 1874-1973 are held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 5783.
- Associated materials: J. C. Williamson's salary book from the period 1933-1943 are held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 7256.
- Pictorial works from the J. C. Williamson collection are held in National Library of Australia Pictorial Section.
- Australian theatre programs from the J. C. Williamson collection are available from National Library of Australia Special Collections Reading Room.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Williamson, J. C. (James Cassius), 1845-1913
- Related Records:
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This is a collection.
This collection contains 598 records. - Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- This is a Music Collection.
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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