Papers of Dame Joan Hammond, 1928-1994 (bulk 1983-1993) [manuscript]. 1928-1994.

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Papers of Dame Joan Hammond, 1928-1994 (bulk 1983-1993) [manuscript]. 1928-1994.

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Diaries, correspondence, biographical notes, concert programs, scrapbooks, press cuttings, photographs, music scores, teaching material for the Victorian College of the Arts, speeches and other papers. The papers relate mainly to Dame Joan's career as an opera singer and teacher, but also cover such topics as: Presbyterian Ladies College, Pymble; the loss of Dame Joan's house in the 1983 Ash Wendesday bushfires; the Australian Opera; the Victoria State Opera; golf; and Dame Joan's friendship with Lolita Marriott.

2.66 m. (19 boxes)+ 2 fol. boxes.

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Hammond, Joan, 1912-1996

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New Zealand born opera singer who gained international acclaim during the 1940s and 1950s. After her retirement in 1965 she taught singing at the Victorian College of the Arts and was Artistic Director of the Victorian Opera Company, 1971-76. Hammond was also a talented golfer who was three times New South Wales ladies golf champion. From the description of Papers of Dame Joan Hammond, 1928-1994 (bulk 1983-1993) [manuscript]. 1928-1994. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 2258...

Victorian College of the Arts

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Presbyterian Ladies' College (Pymble, N.S.W.)

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Marriott, Lolita.

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Australian Opera

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Victoria State Opera

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