Papers of Albert Arlen and Nancy Brown, 1924-2001 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2110642
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Arlen, Albert, 1905-1993
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1924-2001]
- 4.75 m. (27 boxes) + 1 fol. box.
- Summary:
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MS 6311 comprises correspondence, typescripts and manuscripts, musical scores, programs of stage productions, invitations, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrap books, biographical material and memorabilia. The correspondence includes letters from many well known people in the theatrical, literary and arts scene over a number of years. The papers provide a good insight into the extensive careers of both artists.
The Acc06.172 instalment includes scripts, ephemera and other papers relating to The sentimental bloke; and, cassette and reel recordings, some with performances of works by Albert Arlen and Nancy Brown, including The sentimental bloke and Omar.
- Biography/History:
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Nancy Brown and Albert Arlen both had long and successful careers in the theatrical and musical fields, Brown as a singer, stage performer and playwright and Arlen as a composer and playwright. They collaborated on the acclaimed musical adaptation of the C.J. Dennis work The sentimental bloke (1961).
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS 6311, MS Acc06.172.
- Selected item(s) also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-234429790
- Related Material:
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- Albert Arlen collection of photographs; Located at; National Library of Australia Pictures collection PIC P552/1-13 LOC Portrait drawer Arlen.
- Albert Arlen interviewed by Beryl Davis and Laurel Garlick; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 2396.
- Interview with Nancy Brown, musical comedy performer; Located at; National Library of Australia Oral History collection ORAL TRC 2426.
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- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1924-2001
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Brown, Nancy, 1909-2003
- Related Records:
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