Guide to the Papers of Jack O'Hagan
MS Acc09.170, MS Acc10.172
National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record
Collection Summary
- Creator
- Jack O'Hagan
- Title
- Papers of Jack O'Hagan
- Date Range
- 1916-2005
- Collection Number
- MS Acc09.170, MS Acc10.172
- Extent
- 2.8 metres (5 ms boxes + 4 music boxes + 1 large folio box + 2 medium folio boxes + 1 small folio box + 3 sound/av carriers)
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Special Collections (Manuscripts)
Introduction
Scope and Contents
MS Acc09.170 comprises papers documenting the music career of Jack O'Hagan. The papers include business and personal correspondence, lyrics, music manuscripts, notes, radio scripts, publications, theatre programs, newspaper cuttings, a scrapbook and published music, largely of O'Hagan's work. In addition, there is a scrapbook of Jack O'Hagan memorabilia compiled by Ellwyn Wilford of Allan's Publishing, and papers relating to O'Hagan created by Keith Watson, a music collector. The latter include scripts, photographs, programs and videos of a musical tribute to Jack O'Hagan written by Watson, and a manuscript of a book on O'Hagan by Watson (5 boxes, 4 music boxes, 2 fol. boxes).
MS Acc10.172 comprises typescripts of lyrics and shows, news clipping albums, printed and draft music scores of O'Hagan works, correspondence and a copy of "The Jack O'Hagan story" by Keith Watson (2 fol. boxes).
Conditions Governing Access
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn4925509).
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Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions.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 Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.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 Jack O'Hagan, National Library of Australia, [class/series/file number]'.
Collection Retrieval Advice
Please note: each consignment in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there are multiple Box 1's). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.
Item Descriptions
Class MS Acc09.170. Original Consignment
This instalment includes business and personal correspondence, lyrics, music manuscripts, notes, radio scripts, publications, theatre programs, newspaper cuttings, scrapbooks and published music (5 boxes, 4 music boxes, 2 fol. boxes).
Miscellaneous song books, Lyrics and music, 15 items, 1930-40s (File) - Box 1
The 15 items include a typed page on Waltzing Matilda
Original music manuscripts, approx. 10 items including "If I Wasn't a Friend of Your Husbands" and "I Gotta See A Man About A Dog" (score and parts) many more, "Let Me Die With My Boots On" – "Bungalow for Two" – sketch, original and copyists versions plus publishers proof. "I Can't Do Anything Right" (originals and parts). Various proofs showing corrections., 1930s (File) - Box 1
Folder of Manuscript Music of "Singing Commercials" in Jack's hand - list includes 31 titles e.g. Bonlac, Vitex, Cadburys, Rivella, Tuckerbox; Includes typewritten O'Brien radio division flimsy typewritten lyrics, plus part copies for musicians in Jack's hand. Full scores in Jack's hand. Some have first draft and fair copy with fully worked out accompaniment e.g. "In My Chevrolet" others are vocal line and sketch only. (File) - Box 1
Many very familiar brands, some scribbled out. Overall demonstrates the process of development of these jingles.
Listings – Appendix from Keith Watson's Books – Documented Works and Missing Compositions (File) - Box 1
Correspondence – personal and family re: his mother's death and estate; father-in-law's cast lists from 1903 and 1908 productions at HM Theatre; Mortgage; Retirement (File) - Box 2
APRA – correspondence, royalty distribution, includes copies of outgoing correspondence, information on performances of singing commercials, ongoing discussion about logging of commercial performances, Dispute with Elaine McKenna re use of "Girl From Down Under". Concerns over drop in earning and APRA's new computer. Mentions his status as first composer-director in APRA., 1962 - 1970 (File) - Box 2
All periods: royalties, general business, use of material, for synchronisation rights etc. 1960s The question of a National Song in relation to "God Bless Australia", discussion re the O'Hagan film. Correspondence re GT9 recordings of "God Bless Australia" suggests these recordings were made as part of the campaign. 1970s Allan's royalty statements. Copyright matters relating to Waltzing Matilda. Crawford's use of 'God Bless Australia' for the Catholic Story. (File) - Box 2
Misc. Correspondence – e.g. opening night congratulatory telegrams for "Flame of Desire"; Letter from Arthur Calwell re quote of Australian compositions for radio broadcast. GTV9 correspondence; letters re Jack's MBE; Various business letters including ABC; Zonophone; Bobby Limb; Crawford Productions; James Cook University; Nicholsons; O'Brien Publicity, Chappell & Co. Lyric sketches and misc odds and sods. 3AW – memoranda, agendas, business information, Letter re "Gotta See A Man About A Dog" and "Wild Wild Widder" commenting how he had not written for publication during the Rock 'n Roll era etc. Letter from researcher Ken Snell re O'Hagan's nom-de-plumes, 1942 -1985 (File) - Box 2
Photocopy working copies of Jack O Hagan scores used in "Jack – A Musical Tribute to Jack O Hagan" (File) - Box 3A
VHS videotapes of "Jack – A Musical Tribute to Jack O Hagan", 2 tapes; audiocassette with marking in container 'Lyn – O'Hagan (File) - Box 3A
Brighton Theatre Company present: JACK - A Musical Tribute to Jack O'Hagan Sat 04/12/1993 Television by SIMCOX, 4/12/1993 (Item NLA.MS-SAV011975) - Shelf-Tall OH1-19-025
1 item, E180, Consumer formats - VHS, S-VHS etcKingsford Smith, Brighton Town Hall.
Keith Watson album for "Jack – A Musical Tribute to Jack O'Hagan", includes some Jack O'Hagan family photos. Inside front cover is a page of notes re: donation of Jack O Hagan music to Fitzroy Football Club auction, 1987-1994 (File) - Box 3C
Gundagai: Its History, verse and song, (no date) – inscription: Presented to Mr Jack O'Hagan by The Rotary Club of Gundagai on the occasion of his visit for "Back to Gundagai" week, 1956 (File) - Box 4
Happy Memories: On the road to Gundagai, Cliff Butcher (no date) – inscription: To Keith, all the best wishes, Cliff Butcher (File) - Box 4
The Road to Gundagai: A vivid picture of a Boyhood spend in Australia dominated by the author's famous mother ANGELA THIRKELL, Graham McInnes (1965) – inscription: Jack O'Hagan (File) - Box 4
The Dog on the Tuckerbox, Lyn Scarff (1994) – inscription: To Keith W. For "Jack" Lyn S. (File) - Box 4
Aid to Rhyme, Redfield (1925) – inscription: Jack F O'Hagan, 16 Hansood St, ELWOOD SE (File) - Box 4
Copies of "The Jack O'Hagan Story" (Jack O'Hagan and William Gray) (File) - Box 5
Perhaps radio interview?