Diaries of Frederick Kelly, 1907 Oct.-1916 Nov. 1907-1916.

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Diaries of Frederick Kelly, 1907 Oct.-1916 Nov. 1907-1916.

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Eight diaries (Oct. 1907 - April 1915) describing Kelly's daily activities as a composer and pianist, his exploits as a champion oarsman, and his service in the the Royal Naval Division in World War I. There are references to many leading musicians, writers, artists and political figures. The diaries record his training for the 1908 Olympic Games and the victory of the British eights crew, visits to Germany and France and a lengthy visit to Australia in 1911, his enlistment in the Army in 1914, and fighting at Gallipoli and in France. Typed transcript (incomplete) of the last diaries (Sept. 1914 - Nov. 1916) made by his friend Arthur Asquith, c.1920.

8 v. & 3 folders.

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