GROUP
Other papers
- Date
- [1980s-2000s]
- Reference
- Series-6078
- Description
Includes personal correspondence, family papers, and material that didn't fit elsewhere.
Quantity: 19 folder(s). 1 b&w copy photographic print(s).
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material - Access to all contractual documents and related correspondence requires the permission of John Psathas; and for 50 years after his death, will require the permission of his trustee. Access to the correspondence of living writers requires their permission. Access to all other material is unrestricted.
- Part of
- Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
- Format
- 19 folder(s), 1 b&w copy photographic print(s)
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Copyright
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Correspondence
Date: 2004-2007
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-03
Description: Cards, notes, invitations, and letters. Some undated. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Not all correspondents are identified.
Michael Brecker
Date: 2000-2002
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-17
Description: Correspondence, music, and other papers relating to Psathas' work with Michael Brecker. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Contents of folder MS-Papers-12113-17 were removed from ringbinder labelled "Brecker Carneiro" by Library staff.
Personal papers
Date: [ca 1990s-2000s]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: fMS-Papers-12113-14
Description: An establishment plan titled 'Cormilligan' for Stuart McCaw, annotated in pencil [by Psathas?] Notes from interviews with Psathsas and his father Emmanuel, and a subsequent talk by Glenda Keam titled "John Psathas, (non) Greek Composer; his Music, and the Freedom of not Belonging". A "Year Full Roll" from 2011 which lists names and personal details with dates from 1980-1985. Artwork, letters, and stories by Psathas' children Zoe and Emanuel. Annotated transcripts from interviews of Psathas by Peter Metchen and Saskia Törnqvist. Typescript notes for a stained glass making course. A partial obituary for Kerrin, a member of the Wellington Chamber Orchestra. A folder labelled "Ambassador of Hellenism" and other papers. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms and typescripts
Inward correspondence
Date: 1990, 2009
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-02
Description: One note addressed to "My dear Yanni" from pianist Dan Poynton from 1990 as well as several letters from Poynton written from prison in 2009. Also printed material relating to rules around visiting and sending gifts to Rimutaka Prison. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Inward correspondence
Date: 1991, 2004-2013
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-01
Description: Correspondence received by Psathas mainly between 2004 and 2013, some undated, one card addressed to "Juan" from "Greg & Clare" is dated 25 December 1991. Also includes letters, drawings, photographs of, and one finger print from two children (in Kenya and India) sponsored by Psathas, and notes and drawings from Psathas' daughter Zoe. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Not all correspondents are identified.
Inward correspondence
Date: 1999-2007
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-04
Description: Correspondence received by Psathas. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Not all correspondents are identified.
Financial papers
Date: 2006-2008
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-08
Description: Financial papers, including receipts, invoices, statements of accounts, related correspondence, income and tax papers, New Zealand Universities' Superannuation scheme and Markhams MRI 2007 Financial Year End schedule terms of engagement. Fanfares commissioned from 10 composers by the Auckland Philharmonia in 1998, to be premiered in its Royal & Sun Alliance Series 1999. Each composer was asked to write a three minute 'Century fanfare' that reflected their feelings abouth the current century and vision for the future. The 11th fanfare is the work of Lisa Meridan-Skipp, winner of the Auckland Philharmonia's Century Fanfare Competition, a national competition targeted at younger composers. Copy of this booklet and the accompanying compact disc held by the National Library of New Zealand at Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Not all correspondents are identified.
Music scrapbook
Date: [ca 1970s]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-13
Description: 'Walt Disney' scrapbook with sheet music sellotaped in. Names of composers and pieces are annotated in pencil inside the cover. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Printed Béla Bartók scores
Date: [1984-2014]
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
By: Bartok, Bela, 1881-1945
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-21
Description: Printed scores for music by Béla Bartók titled 'Merry Andrew/Bouffon Paprikajancsi', 'Village Joke' Burlesque rustique/Falusi tréfa', and 'Peasant Dance/Danse paysanne/Dobbantós tánc'. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 7 pages. Physical Description: Printed scores
Papers
Date: 2000
From: Psathas, John, 1966-: Papers and sound recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12113-18B
Description: Correspondence and other papers, filed by subject seperated with coloured dividers. Dividers are labelled "UK contacts", "Masterprize" (nothing under this heading), "Email addresses", "Tamvakos", "Greeks", "Rattle", "CANZ", "Kiwis", and "Europe". Includes lists of email addresses. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Contents of folders MS-Papers-12113-18A and B were removed from ringbinder labelled "VUW Promethean (etc)" by Library staff. Not all correspondents have been indexed.