Guide to the Betty Davison's collection of papers on Dame Joan Hammond.

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MS 9832

National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: 2024

Collection Summary

Creator
Davison, David
Title
Betty Davison's collection of papers on Dame Joan Hammond.
Date Range
1947-1971
Collection Number
MS 9832
Extent
0.15 metres (1 MS box)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Special Collections (Manuscripts)

Introduction

Scope and Contents

Papers of Betty Davison relating to Dame Joan Hammond. The papers include letters from Hammond to Davison, cards also from Hammond to Davison, a notebook, programs of Hammonds performances, press cuttings and ephemera such as concert tickets.

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-vn3123850). 

Conditions Governing Use

Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn3123850). 

Item Descriptions

Brown leather wallet containing Dame Joan Hammond related ephemera, 1941-May 1964 (File 1) - Box 1 (MS 9832)

Includes opera programmes, pocket notebook featuring notes on Dame Joan, ticket stubs and photograph.

Correspondence, May 1948-November 1959 (File 2) - Box 1 (MS 9832)

Letters from Lolita Marriot, Estrees Walker and Dame Joan Hammond to Betty Davidson. Includes the letters' original envelopes.

Press clippings, September 1953-January 1966 (File 3) - Box 1 (MS 9832)

Cuttings relating to Dame Joan Hammond.

Correspondence, post cards, and Christmas cards, March 1960-June 1971 (File 4) - Box 1 (MS 9832)

Correspondence from E Walker, Lolita Marriot, and Joan Hammond to Betty Davidson. Includes letters' original envelopes. Christmas cards and postcards are largely undated.

Opera programs, March 1949-November 1959 (File 5) - Box 1 (MS 9832)

Various programs featuring Dame Joan Hammond as sololist. Performed at various venues in the United Kingdom including Albert Hall.

Opera programs, January 1959-March 1964 (File 6) - Box 1 (MS 9832)

Various programs featuring Dame Joan Hammond as sololist. Performed at various venues in the United Kingdom including Albert Hall.


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