Reference NumberJMT/ProgSummarySeries from John Mansfield Thomson's archive that is a large collection of music and drama programmesMain Body
A large collection of music and drama programmes spanning the mid‑19th century to the early 1990s, including rare historical items such as Queen Victoria’s memorial service, Alfred Hill’s welcome home, and the premiere of Lilburn’s violin concerto.
The material includes early programmes from Thomson's own performance years, 19th‑century opera libretti, and extensive original concert programmes from England and New Zealand covering major performers, ensembles, festivals, and university events. Additional boxes contain unsorted programmes from the 1940s–1990s, documenting decades of musical activity across both countries.
LevelSeriesExtentBrochures, ephemera, bookletsSystem of ArrangementLoose items in 3 archival boxes. Arranged by Phillippa Ulenburg under the supervision of Associate Professor Martin Lodge during the Summer of 2007-2008. After the Archive was relocated to the University Library the arrangement of the material was slightly modified by John Robson.
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RoomTemporary Storage
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CopyrightThis collection contains items with mixed copyright statuses. Copyright clearance is the responsibility of the researcher.
