Papers of Cletus Ball, 1943-2000
- Bib ID:
- 8813396
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Ball, Cletus, 1930-2022
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1943 and 2000]
- 5.1 m (9 boxes) + 1 medium folio box + 3 map folios.
- Summary:
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Cletus Ball was a performer who helped to develop what is recognised internationally as Australia's prowess for acrobatic comedy, known as "Australian Knockabout". He was a leading proponent of this style of performance, as well as other dance-like partner acrobatics. This collection comprises Cletus Ball's notebooks, correspondence, photographs, programs, circus and performance routines and other papers relating to The Flying Fruit Fly Circus and the various acts he performed with during his career.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10720.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1943-2000
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Cletus Ball's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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