Guide to the Papers of Adolphe G. Beutler

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MS 2589

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Collection Summary

Creator
Beutler, Adolphe G.
Title
Papers of Adolphe G. Beutler
Date Range
1911 - 1972
Collection Number
MS 2589
Extent
1.2 metres (1 ms box + 1 medium folio box + 1 large folio box)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
National Library of Australia

Introduction

Scope and Contents

The papers include music manuscripts, concerts programs and handbills, correspondence (including copies of letters to Beutler from Norman Lindsay) and several items on Blacktown Municipal Orchestra concerts collected by Beutler's widow, Mrs M. Beutler-Boys.

Conditions Governing Access

Please refer to the collection's catalogue record (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn2282106) for the access conditions.

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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions.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 Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.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 Adolphe G. Beutler, National Library of Australia, MS 2589, [box number and series and/or file number]'.

Item Descriptions

Class. Original consignment

Photocopies of newspaper articles. (Item 1)

Programme of Beutler concert (Sydney, 19.7.'1923) (Item 2)

Programme without relation to Beutler but with autograph.notes of him. (Item 3)

Letter from Art in Australia to Beutler (undated) (Item 4)

Letter from Norman Lindsay. (Item 5)

Letter from Norman Lindsay mentioning a "brief biographical note on Beutler". (Item 6)

Song (with piano) "Shed no tears" (4p. dated 1927) Words by Keats. (Item 7)

Song "Duyhast Diamanten und Perlen" (3 p., 1922, photocopy) Words: Heine. (Item 8)

Song "Hate and love" (6 p., 1922) Words: Jack Lindsay. (Item 9)

Song "Mirtraumte" (4 p., 1929) Words: Heine. Photocopy. (Item 10)

Song "Oh for some sunny spell" (4 p., 1926) Words: Keats (Item 11)

Class. Added October 1983

Beutler, A.G. | Original hand written diary of 40 pages, in clear hand, dated 16 April 1923/12 November 1926. Bound in folio qrt. morocco with lockable brass clasp. Adolphe, G. Beutler, was born in Switzerland, in July 1882. Arriving in Melbourne 1907, with wife "Murick". Started a piano shop, in 1920 moved with family to Sydney, where he continued trading in pianos at 307 George St. This shop closed in July 1924. Beutler had become a friend and associate of Norman Jack Lindsay. The Lindsays encouraged him to compose music-pieces for piano, voice and orchestra. Beutler was also a founding member of the Blacktown Municipal Orchestra. He died in 1927 of a lung condition. The diary refers to his music aspirations as well as his friendship with both Norman Jack Lindsay. Included is the published work by Adolphe Beutler. Entitled:- Beutler, A. Vocal and instrumental recital of the works of Adolph Beutler. Conservatorium of music July 1923. (Sydney 1923). 8vo. Or.printed/illust. wrapper. (8pp.). With 2 illusts. by Norman Lindsay, portrait of Beutler. Songs translated by Jack Lindsay. Lim. edit. of 250 numbered copies. Further included a hand-written letter plus instruction by Norman Lindsay to Dr. Francis Crossle, referring to Adolphe Beutler. (Item 12)

This item was added to the collection in 1983.

Class. Added August 2003

Video and program of recital of lieder and other piano works by Beutler (Item)

Raw footage - 09.08.03 [VHS video], 2003? (Item 1) - Piece NLA.MS-SAV000003
1 item

Class. Added January 2004

Photograph of Beutler's grave (Item)

Photocopy of note by Norman Lindsay regarding Beutler (Item)

Photocopy of note by Dr Francis C. Crossle regarding Beutler (Item)

Beutlers Quartet [VHS video], 2005? (Item) - Piece NLA.MS-SAV000004

1 item

Class. Added May 2015

Music manuscripts, including arrangements for The Faun and Symphony Tragic (Item)


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