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BOXES 1-2
Personal papers, biographical material and photographs, 1946-2015 and undated, including Sydney Eisteddfod reports and certificates for piano, 1946-1954; report for A.Mus.A awarded by AMEB, 1954; composition response for University of Sydney examination and sketches drawn at a concert, 1959; file relating to the Alienor Harpsichord Composition Awards, 1986; typescript diary of holiday to UK and Europe, 1990 (transcribed 2004); publisher contracts and royalty statements; teaching contract and papers for Australian International Conservatorium of Music, 1996-1997; catalogue of Jade compact discs and list of works by Ann Carr-Boyd on Jade compact discs and other labels, 1997; proposal for a book about the Southern Highlands, 1998; list of works and recordings of works by Ann Carr-Boyd held in the Australian Music Centre Library, 1999; text for three-minute Earclip for ABC Radio, 2003; file relating to the 70th Birthday event at the State Library of NSW “Four generations of music”, 2008; programme notes about compositions; speech to thank Patrick Thomas at Wollongong Library, 2010; funeral service sheets for Judy Wentzel, 2011 and Peter Wentzel, 2013; files for projects with Diana Weston, 2013-2015; 21 photographic prints (colour and black & white), undated; a black & white proof sheet and 16 negatives of Susannah and Grace Carr-Boyd, 2001. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 3
Professional correspondence, 1966-2015 and undated, mainly relating to compositions, commissions, performances and publications. Correspondents include: ABC Classic FM, Robert Allworth, Australia Council, Betty Beath, Arthur Bridge, Stephen Bydder, Carson Cooman, Mark Davis, Tim Dehn, Audley Green, Bryan Holden, Miriam Hyde, Geraldine (Dee) Jackson (artist), Edgars Kariks, Christopher Keane, Keys National Piano Competition, Gareth Koch, Carolyn Lowry, John Martin, Sally Mays, Aaron McMillan, Wayne Stuart, Patrick Thomas, Nick van der Waarden and Wirripang. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 4 - RESTRICTED
Personal correspondence, 1960-2011.
Letters and faxes mainly between close family members, 1982-2011 and undated. Correspondents include Ann, Katrina, Susanna, Xanthe and Peter Carr-Boyd. Arranged in chronological order.
Postcards and cards, mainly between close family members, 1960-1996 and undated. Correspondents include Ann, Katrina, Susanna, Xanthe and Peter Carr-Boyd. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 5
Newscuttings collected, 1949-2014 and undated, mainly referring to Ann Carr-Boyd or to performances of her compositions. Arranged in chronological order.

Concert programmes and flyers collected, 1946-2015 and undated, being mainly concerts and festivals featuring works by Ann Carr-Boyd. Also includes performances attended while studying in England, 1963-1966. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 6
Printed material collected, 1953-2013 and undated, including issues of Canon (1953-1966 with gaps), newsletters, radio programme guides, articles and reviews. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 7
Research papers, 1960-2012, comprising:
1. Research for thesis, 1960-1961:
a) Interviews, 1960-1961. Exercise book containing notes from interviews with people connected with the history of music: John Antill, John Thomson, Alfred and Mirrie Hill, Cyril and Varney Monk, James Hall, Wilfrid King, Ruth Llewellyn, Catherine Mackerras, Roger Covell, Alexander Sverjensky. Also includes correspondence with Varney Monk.
b) Visit to Tasmania, January 1961. Exercise book containing information gained when visiting various families connected with prominent musicians of Tasmania, who lived in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Also includes related correspondence, 1960-1961, and letters from Eric Horton, 1952.
c) Chronological Index to the Monitor, 1826-1835. Exercise book.
d) Chronological Index to The Sydney Gazette, 1803-1842. Exercise book.
e) Chronological Index to The Colonial Times, 1826-1835, The Hobart Town Courier, 1834-1835, and The Launceston Advertiser, 1833-1834. Exercise book.
f) Chronological Index to Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter, 1816-1836. Exercise book.
g) Chronological Index to Port Phillip Gazette, 1838-1847. Exercise book.
h) Notes from Dictionary of Australian National Biography. Exercise book.
2. German language studies, 1962-1963. Exercise book.
3. Italian language studies, 1962. Exercise book.
4. Folder of writings and talks about music by Ann Carr-Boyd, comprising:
a) Conference paper by Ann Carr-Boyd on “Australian music resources – their availability and resulting influence on our concept of Australian music”, undated [after 1960s]. Typescript.
b) Report by Ann Carr-Boyd on the International Congress on Women in Music, Mexico, 1984
c) Notes on Miriam Hyde by Ann Carr-Boyd for compact disc, ‘Brown Hill Creek in Spring’ 1993
d) Notes on Dulcie Holland by Ann Carr-Boyd for compact disc, ‘A scattering of leaves’ 1993
e) Book Review by Ann Carr-Boyd of The Music of Margaret Sutherland by David Symons, Sydney: Currency Press, 1997. For the Music Teachers’ Association of NSW, 1998
5. Folder of research material for entry on Isador Goodman for the Australian Dictionary of Biography, compiled 2002-2003.
6. Folder of research material for entry on Peter Seymour for the Australian Dictionary of Biography, compiled 2010-2011.
7. Articles by Therese Radic on Australian Women in Music, 1979, Women and music, 1979, G.W.L. Marshall-Hall, 1979
8. Folder of photocopied information collected about the Benedictine Monastery at New Norcia, Western Australia, compiled 2012.
9. Folder of information collected about Sir Eugene Goossens’ first performances in Australia 1946-1955; Percy Grainger 1935; An introduction to the life and work of Walter Wurzburger, 1996 (provided by George Dreyfus); Brass Band instrumentation by Nigel Horne, undated.

POSTERS
1. Consort of Sydney presents Catch 75 by Ann Carr-Boyd, [1978?] [poster in Russian]. Catalogued separately at Call No.: POSTERS/2021/2
2. Kamerinis Ansamblis (Australija), June 1978, Ministry of Culture of the Lithuanian SSR State [poster in Lithuanian]. Catalogued separately at Call No.: POSTERS/2021/5
3. Consort of Sydney, 22 May 1978, Consiliul Culturii si Educatiei Socialiste, including performance of a work by Ann Carr-Boyd [poster in Romanian]. Catalogued separately at Call No.: POSTERS/2021/3
4. Twilight recitals : Organ Institute of N.S.W., Christ Church St Laurence, Tuesday July 13th [between 1970 and 1980?], including performance of a work by Ann Carr-Boyd. Catalogued separately at Call No.: POSTERS/2021/1

Series 1: Ann Carr-Boyd further papers and photographs

BOX 1
Personal papers and biographical material, 1945-2014 and undated, including piano, violin and theory examination reports and certificates, 1945-55;  school exercise book containing poetry and drawings; notebook for lessons with Alexander (Sandy) Goehr in London, 1964-65; Alexander Goehr's remarks and criticisms about Ann Carr-Boyd's symphony, 1964; student exercises in modes and counterpoint, 1965; programme cue sheets for 2MBS-FM radio programme 'The Melting Pot' presented by Ann Carr-Boyd, 1983; typescript history of Wentzel Family by M. F. Lenehan, ca. 1987; draft curriculum vitae, 1995; lectures for AICM, 1998; eulogy for Dulcie Holland, 2000; music diary, Oct. 2000-2002; biographies and list of works for Australian Music Centre, 2000-2002; transcript of interview with Jillian Graham, 2004-2005. Arranged in chronological order.

BOXES 1-3
Correspondence, 1960-2014 and undated, mainly professional correspondence relating to compositions, commissions, performances, publications and conferences. Correspondents include: ABC Classic FM, Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian Music Centre, APRA/AMCOS, Betty Beath, Anne Boyd, Arthur Bridge, Colin Brumby, Carson Cooman, Currency Press, Mark M. Davis, George Dreyfus, Fellowship of Australian Composers, Alexander Goehr, Audley Green, Eric Gross, Alfred Hill, Harold Hort, Miriam Hyde, Edgars Kariks, Walter Kendra, Mike Kenny, Igor Kipnis, Lorna Lander, Harold Love, Mary Mageau, Sally Mays, Aaron McMillan, Alice Moyle, Martin Newman, Therese Radic, Peter Sculthorpe, Valda Silvy, Patrick Thomas, Nick van der Waarden, Wirripang. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 3
Newscuttings collected, ca. 1955-2014 and undated, mainly referring to Ann Carr-Boyd or to performances of her compositions. Arranged in chronological order.

BOXES 4-5
Concert programmes and flyers collected, 1946-2014 and undated, being mainly concerts and festivals featuring works by Ann Carr-Boyd. Arranged in chronological order.

BOXES 5-7
Printed material collected, 1960-2010 and undated, including Australian music journals, radio programme guides, articles and reviews. Arranged in chronological order.

BOX 8
Research and other papers, 1961-2010, comprising:
a) typescript research paper on Music in Victoria: 1834-1868, completed by Ann Wentzel in November 1961, 146 pages;
b) revised version of M.A. thesis, 'Music in Australia 1788-1888' by Ann Carr-Boyd, 1969, typescript, with ms. annotations;
c) paper presented by Ann Carr-Boyd at the Third Symposium of the International Musicological Society, Adelaide, 1979 'Opera - a flourishing transplant in 19th Century Australia'; 
d) Australian Report for the Asian Composers Conference/Festival in Hong Kong, 4-12 March 1981, by Ann Carr-Boyd (2 copies of bound typescript, together with b&w photoprints used as illustrations);
e) research papers on Australian Colonial music, 1990s, being mainly photocopies of early sheet music and b&w photoprints of sheet music covers. Used for Volume 9 of CD series Soundabout Australia, 'Classical Music of Colonial Australia' compiled by Ann Carr-Boyd;
f) papers relating to the resource kit 'Music in a Frame: Ann Carr-Boyd', 2008-2010;
g) Master of Arts thesis by Ann Beedell, 'Music in Sydney, on the stage and on the concert platform - 1830 to 1839: an aspect of urban history', ca. 1983;
h) typescript libretto of The Cow-Cockies' Cantata / adapted from J.S.Bach's Peasants' Cantata by Harold Love, Melbourne 1982;
i) listing of Australian music with recorders by Ian Shanahan, photocopy, 1985. 

FOLDER 9X
Posters and certificates, including Master of Arts degree from the University of Sydney 1963; certificate for Associate Member of APRA 1976; certificate of appreciation to Ann Carr-Boyd for adjudicating composition competition at M.T.A.Q. Gold Coast July 1994; poster for 'Artisans of Australia: music from Film Australia's award winning documentary series'; poster for 'The Composer Speaks' recital series Canberra 1985; poster for Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music 2012; poster for 'Pure Poetry Recital' Ballarat 2013.

Series 1: Ann Carr-Boyd further papers

1960-1995, & undated;  A. Biographical material about Ann Carr-Boyd, including curriculum vitae, promotional pamphlets, lists of compositions, performances and recordings, and contracts (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/1)
1963-1996, & undated;  B.(i) Professional correspondence, mainly relating to compositions, commissions, performances, publications and conferences. Correspondents include:  Robert Allworth, Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales, Australia Council Performing Arts Board, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Classic FM, Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian Music Centre, Betty Beath, Frances Bedford, Anne Boyd, Colin Brumby, Emma Lou Diemer, Selma Epstein, Fellowship of Australian Composers, Peter Racine Fricker, Alexander Goehr, Laurette Goldberg, Audley Green, Cecil Hill, Emma Den Hollander, John Hopkins, International Biographical Centre, Edgars Kariks, David Kinsela, Harold Love, Mary Mageau, Sally Mays, Music Teachers' Association of New South  Wales, Musica Viva Australia, Musical Society of Victoria, Musicological Society of Australia, Organ Institute of New South Wales, Donald Peart, Vincent Plush, Stanley Sadie, Peter Sculthorpe, Adele Sztar, John M. Thomson, 2MBS-FM, University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Women and Arts Festival. (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/2)
1959-1995, & undated;  B.(ii) Personal correspondence - RESTRICTED (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/3)
1939-1996, & undated;  C. Newscuttings collected, mainly referring to Ann Carr-Boyd or to performances of her compositions. Musical groups mentioned include: Catch 76, Consort of Sydney, Lane Cove Festival Orchestra, Pro Musica Orchestra (University of Sydney), Sydney Baroque Ensemble and Sydney Mandolins.  (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/4)
1956-1996, & undated;  D. Concert programmes collected, being mainly concerts and festivals featuring works by Ann Carr-Boyd. Performers include: Catch 75, Catch 76, Consort of Sydney, Audley Green, Sally Mays, Nicholas Parle, Pro Musica Society and Sydney Mandolins. (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/5-6)
1958-1995, & undated;  E. Printed material collected, including music magazines, newsletters, 2MBS-FM  programme guides, advertising brochures and conference proceedings. Most items make reference to Ann Carr-Boyd and other Australian composers. (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/6-7)
1960-1995, & undated;  F. Research notes for thesis on music in Australia 1788-1888, drafts for articles & talks about music, and conference reports (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/8)
1974-1995;  G. Papers relating to private piano teaching, including lesson notebooks (1974-1991). The 1991 notebook also includes notes about women composers for 2MBS-FM radio programmes. (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/9)
1938-1995, & undated;  H. Miscellaneous personal papers, including school exercise book, pay slips from the University of Sydney (1972-1973), a letter notebook (1977-80), advertising material for sale of Northwood property (1988), and certificates. Also includes 'X' items: a certificate for A.M.E.B. Associate in Music in pianoforte (1954);  and a mounted poster for Sydney Town Hall Grand Organ Centenary Festival inscribed and signed by soloists. (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/9 & MLMSS 6606/10X)
ca.1940-ca.1990;  I. Photographs, being mainly of Ann Carr-Boyd, including professional portraits.   Also includes photographs of her three daughters and photographs taken for the sale of property at Northwood (1988). (3 colour slides, 14 colour photographs, 2 colour transparencies, 17 B&W photographs, 24 B&W proofs). (Call No.: MLMSS 6606/11)

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