Guide to the Papers of Campbell McComas, 1973-2004

Summary

Creator:

McComas, Campbell, AM (Geoffrey Campbell)

Extent:

26.75 metres and (69 ms boxes + 1 medium folio-box (shared) + 1007 sound/av carriers + 2 digital carriers)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Campbell McComas, National Library of Australia, MS 10268, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.

Availability:

Available

Access conditions:

Permission required for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

The original transfer of material (2014) comprises correspondence, background material and speeches written and delivered by McComas during his career as a public speaker and comedian plus photographs, university and early legal career papers. The second transfer of material (2018) comprises predominantly analogue audio and video recordings of Campbell McComas delivering speeches, performing comedy routines and taking part in public debates: on radio and television; at revues and festivals; and at conferences and functions for individuals, corporate and public organisations. The 2018 consignment also includes two digital recordings (on disc) and a novelty birthday sweatshirt.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Performing arts

Conditions Governing Access:

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn7184725).

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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions.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 Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.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 Campbell McComas, National Library of Australia, MS 10268, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

Contact:

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