Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Date
[ca 1854-1990]
By
Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990
Reference
MS-Group-1486
Description

Includes log books of recordings, scrapbooks, programmes, photographs of jazz musicians, biographical details on musicians, radio scripts and lists, correspondence, promotional materials, and other music-related material. Also includes papers relating to the Star Boating Club, and to Bowler and Son Company.

Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music

Quantity: 37 folder(s). 0.60 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter

Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs O M Pearce, 1990

Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to other secrions from here - To Sound and Music Centre - Books, catalogues, music scores and recordings relating to overseas musicians and music - To Photographic Archive - Assorted New Zealand and overseas photos (mostly publicity) [PAColl-8953].

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37 folder(s), 0.60 Linear Metres, Logs (Records), Scrapbooks, Photographs, Scripts (Documents), Personal correspondence, Concert programmes, Manuscripts, Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter
There are 37 items in total.
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Scrapbook

Date: [1950s-1960s]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-10

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (volume). Finding Aids: Indexed at front.

Manuscript

2YD radio scripts - Western Song Parade

Date: [1950s]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-14

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

2YD radio scripts - Western Song Parade

Date: [1950s]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-15

Description: Selected by Cotton Eyed Joe. Includes announcer's logs, 1955, 1957 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Log book of recordings - Western Song Parade & Big Beat Ball

Date: [1950s-1960s]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-20

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Greeting cards and invitations

Date: [1940s-1960s]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-25

Manuscript

Promotional material and cuttings

Date: [1950s-1960s]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-27

Description: Includes biographical material on entertainers

Manuscript

She's the cutest little girl / Music score by A F Pearce

Date: 1921

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-31

Manuscript

Programmes and printed material

Date: 1955, 1985

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-22

Description: Programme for "Ellington '85", a conference held at Oldham, Lancashire, 23-26 May 1985 (with related correspondence and newsclippings); advertisemnt for Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band playing at the Jazz Palace, Hollywood Boulevard, (undated); programme for Harlem Blackbirds who performed at the Grand Opera House, Wellington in 1955; Showtime's Jazz Home Record Shop catalogue (Sacramento, California), undated Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Transcript of a discussion between Arthur Pearce and Mr Oliver on `Crooning'

Date: [19--]

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-29

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

2ZM radio scripts - Big Beat Ball

Date: 1974-1975

From: Pearce, Arthur Fairchild, 1903-1990 : Papers relating to Arthur Pearce, jazz and the Pearce family

Reference: 90-327-19

Description: By Cotton-Eyed Joey. Programme formerly known as Western Song (Swing) Parade up until 1958. Quantity: 1 folder(s).