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[Opera and operatic life in Australia, 1924-1932].

Title: [Opera and operatic life in Australia, 1924-1932]. 1924-1932.

Scrapbooks assembled between 1924 and 1932 relating to press coverage of opera in Australia providing a detailed look at Australian society and music, the various enterprises, the singers and players, couture, gossip and satire. Includes a record for the Melba-Williamson seasons and related events in 1924, Melba's career, her public image and skills as an entrepreneur. Includes profiles of individual artists, public reception and promotion, ticket sales, venues and coverage to the wireless broadcast of opera in Australia and the ongoing debate concerning a national opera. Includes the rivalry between Fuller and Tait over opera production, the courtship and marriage of Toti dal Monte, the cost of opera and the value of theatre real estate. Includes satirical popular press and the serious musical reviews. The pictorial component includes various aspects of press photography and a broad array of work by the black and white press artists of the day.

ArchivalResource: 2 v. ; 31-38 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225407604 View

Tait, James. First protraction of the town of Moffat : as it stood 1758 / by James Tait ; traced from the original by John T. Johnstone, August 1901 ; from which tracing is taken this copy by David Baker, June 1971.

Title: First protraction of the town of Moffat : as it stood 1758 / by James Tait ; traced from the original by John T. Johnstone, August 1901 ; from which tracing is taken this copy by David Baker, June 1971. 1971.

ArchivalResource: 1 map ; 69 x 47 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/316357477 View

Tait, James. A plan of the common of Moffat / survey'd by J. Tait 1760 ; traced from the original by David Baker, June 1971.

Title: A plan of the common of Moffat / survey'd by J. Tait 1760 ; traced from the original by David Baker, June 1971. 1971.

ArchivalResource: 1 map ; 49 x 37 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/316357417 View

Tait family. Papers, 1908-1966 [manuscript].

Title: Papers, 1908-1966 [manuscript]. 1908-1966.

1. Business and general correspondence relating to theatrical ventures, 1905-58 (28 cm.). 2. Personal correspondence of J. Nevin Tait, London, 1945-50 (21 cm.). 3. Letters to Rangatria Pty Ltd (Wellington, NZ), 1949-54 (21 cm.). 4. Weekly summary of attractions, 1918 (1 cm.). 5. J.C. Williamson performance contracts, 1910-54 (13 cm.). 6. Personal financial records of Sir Frank Tait, 1954-67 (14 cm.). 7. Correspondence of Sir Frank and Lady Tait, 1960-90 (13 cm.). 8. Typescript draft of "A family of brothers" by Lady Tait, ca. 1970 (1 cm.). 9. Miscellaneous clippings and objects relating to theatre productions. An addition of 3 boxes has been received and is unavailable until processed.

ArchivalResource: 1.12 m. (8 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225848687 View

Tait, James. Miscellaneous papers.

Title: Miscellaneous papers.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/726769807 View