Guide to the Papers of Adolphe G. Beutler
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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions.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 Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.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. 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.