Guide to the Papers of Rex Nan Kivell, 1938-1977

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 4000
Creator:
Rex Nan Kivell
Extent:
1.26 metres and (9 boxes, 5 folios)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Rex Nan Kivell, National Library of Australia, MS 4000, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

The Rex Nan Kivell Collection of pictures, books, manuscripts, maps and objects is one of the finest collections held in the Library. Sir Rex Nan Kivell built up a personal collection of material relating to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific while a director of the Redfern Gallery in London. The transfer of his collection to the Library began in 1948 and formal transfer of ownership took place in 1959, with consignments continuing throughout his lifetime.

His personal papers comprise a large body of correspondence, both personal and business, art catalogues and invitations, manuscript and typescript drafts and proofsheets of his Portraits of the famous and infamous..., manuscript and typescript lists of his catalogue of the collection, press cuttings, miscellaneous typescripts, family history and personal documents. The folio items include two large 'scrapbook' albums containing photographs, invitations and press cuttings.

Indexed terms

Names:
Rex Nan Kivell

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1581346).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Rex Nan Kivell, National Library of Australia, MS 4000, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: