Papers of Varney Monk [manuscript]. 1907-1986.

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Papers of Varney Monk [manuscript]. 1907-1986.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225822198

This collection comprises mainly scores of musical compositions by Monk, the bulk of which relate to her two professionally produced musical comedies of the 1930s, Collits' Inn and The cedar tree. There are also compositions based on poems of Henry Lawson and Henry Kendall and a small amount of correspondence relating to her professional career. Correspondents include Angus and Robertson, the Australian Broadcasting Commission, Howard Carr, Fred Kendall (son of Henry Kendall), Katharine Susannah Prichard and Colin Roderick. The papers of Varney Monk provide a record of the pioneering role she played in promoting the use of Australian themes and settings in the performing arts at a time when overseas shows featuring overseas artists dominated the Australian theatre circuit.

5.52 m. (17 boxes) + 1 folio box.

Libraries Australia

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SNAC Resource ID: 7073966

Libraries Australia

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Thring, Frank, 1926-1994

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Stuart Gurr, T.

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Monk, Varney, 1892-1967

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"The Song and the Sigh" music by Elsie Marsh; "Bright Star of Peace" music by Oscar W. Walters; "Lines to a Young Mother"; "The Slip Rails and the Spur"; "Macquarie Place"; "On the Night Train"; "Kiss in the Ring" music scores by Varney Monk. Collection has also been photocopied. From the description of Music scores [manuscript]. [1931-] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225844044 Varney Monk was a composer and pianist. In collaboration with T. Stuart Gurr, she wrot...