Diaries of Frederick Kelly, 1907 Oct.-1916 Nov. [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1917486
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Kelly, F. S. (Frederick Septimus), 1881-1916
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1907-1916
- 8 v. & 3 folders.
- Summary:
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MS 6050 comprises eight diaries (Oct. 1907 - April 1915) describing Kelly's daily activities as a composer and pianist, his exploits as a champion oarsman, and his service in the the Royal Naval Division in World War I. There are references to many leading musicians, writers, artists and political figures. The diaries record his training for the 1908 Olympic Games and the victory of the British eights crew, visits to Germany and France and a lengthy visit to Australia in 1911, his enlistment in the Army in 1914, and fighting at Gallipoli and in France. Typed transcript (incomplete) of the last diaries (Sept. 1914 - Nov. 1916) made by his friend Arthur Asquith, c.1920.
- Biography/History:
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Musician, rower and soldier. Born in Sydney, Kelly was educated at Eton and Oxford. Achieved numerous victories in England as a sculler and was a member of the British eights crew that won the gold medal at the 1908 Olympic Games. Performed as a pianist at public and private recitals and wrote a number of compositions, mainly for the piano. Enlisted in the Royal Naval Division in 1914 and served at Gallipoli and France, where he was killed.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 6050.
- Associated materials: Diary of Frederick Septimus Kelly, 1905-1916 MS Acc13.201.
- Associated materials: Music manuscripts, 1893-1926 MS 3095.
- Associated materials: Papers of Frederick Septimus Kelly, 1916 MS 10144.
- Also available on microfilm at Mfm G 22916-19.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1907-1915
- Occupation:
- Exhibited:
- Selected items exhibited in "WW1" National Library of Australia, 26 November 2014 - 31 May 2015
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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