Papers of Kenneth Snell. 1971-1993.

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Papers of Kenneth Snell. 1971-1993.

Collection consists of 18 series, including: 1. Personal correspondence, 1971-1993. 2. Business papers 1987-1993. 3. Research material on Australian composers, lyricists, musicians, music publishers, 19th and 20th century printers, publishers and engravers. 4. Research printouts for composers, lyricists, musicians, printers, publishers and engravers. 5. Research material on the topography and businesses of Colonial Sydney. 6. Popular music. 7. Bands. 8. Book labels. 9. Extracts from 19th and early 20th century magazines. 10. Photocopies of album covers, title pages of sheet music, and first pages of music.

10.9 m. (64 boxes) + 1 folio.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7030386

Libraries Australia

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Snell, Kenneth R. (Kenneth Richard), 1940-1993

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Bookseller, music seller, and bibliographer. Snell's great interest was the history of music publishing, particularly music published in 19th century Australia. Many years of meticulous research culminated in the publishing, between 1987 and 1991, of his three Australian popular music indexes, arranged by title, author, and lyricist. From the description of Papers of Kenneth Snell. 1971-1993. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 221827980 ...