Collection of papers relating to Dame Nellie Melba, 1911-1928 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 659165
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Lemmone, John, 1861-1949
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1911-1928
- 4 cm.
- Summary:
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Letters from Melba to Lemmone, Mabel Batchelor, a former pupil, and Sam Batchelor; program (1909), cards and photographs, including Melba and violonist Jan Kubelik; typed speech by Dr John Robertson, President of the Red Cross Society of Canada, in praise of Melba; notice of Melba's farewell, 1927; financial statements and news cuttings.
- Biography/History:
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Flautist and composer. Toured overseas mainly with singers before returning to Australia in 1897 to become a concert manager. Friend, personal and business manager and associate artist of Melba from 1902.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 4832.
- Related Material:
- Associated materials relating to Dame Nellie Melba also held by the National Library of Australia at MS 1354, 1368, 1355, 1356, 1373, 846, 1496, 1529, 6900, and 5380.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1911-1928
- Occupation:
- Musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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