Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001

Date: 1979-1980

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-44

Description: Inward and outward corresponence; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes correspondence with Dick and Betty, Epsom, Auckland; letters from Rolle, Christchurch, and letter from Michael, Tokyo, regarding his novel and New Zealand contacts. Several poems by Glover included with his letters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1 Oct 1972, 20 Sep 1973, 6 Nov 1973

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-43

Description: Correspondence largely to do with `Trees, effigies and moving objects'; and proofs for `Old Kauri Road' Other Titles - Mosaic VI/3 Other Titles - Old Kauri Road (proofs) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1964, 1975-1977

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2402-12

Description: Inward and outward correspondence with family and friends; identified persons entered under Name below. Also includes letters from Dick, Hanover; Roy; Mrs Milton Starr [?], Zaro, Washington DC; letters to John, Citizens for Rowling Campaign; D & L; and correspondence between Curnow and Pauli, London; programme for confirmation of honorary degree (Dec 1975) at Canterbury University and script for NZBC series `Looking at ourselves' (1964). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1984-1991

From: Curnow, Thomas Allen Monro, 1911-2001 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4650-11

Description: Inward and outward correspondence mainly between members of Curnow's family. Includes letters from Edwin; [?] Thayer, Titirangi; Charles and Elsie, Christchurch; and letters to cousin Faith, possibly Richmond or Pinkney; invitation to Arnold Wall's birthday held at Christopher Vine's place. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1944-1953

From: Fairburn, Arthur Rex Dugard, 1904-1957 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1128-064

Description: Identified persons entered under Name. Also includes letters from George W [?] Buxton of Matakana; Joe at Noumea; Eric of Crop Research Division, Christchurch; a letter in code from John, Librarian at the University of Otago; part of holograph limerick; K at the Griffin Press; poems by Christopher Johnson; brochure on the Palestine situation; poem, `Stars in the spring sky'; clippings. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1998-1999

From: Cresswell, Lyell Richard, 1944-2022: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9187-2

Description: Two letters from Douglas Lilburn Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Ms, typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Lyell Cresswell, 2008

Date: 1978-1992

From: Gee, Maurice Gough, 1931- : Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-4678-181

Description: Correspondence from Kai Jensen, Mac Jackson, Bryn Jones, Cecilia Johnson, Andrew Jull, Phyllis Johnston, Keiko Iida, Trevor James, Jenny Jones, Elaine Jakobsson, Keith Allan, Kevin Ireland, Michael King, Elizabeth Knox, F W Kenyon, Nelson Kenny, Fiona Kidman, David Ling, Elsie Locke, Anthony Lewis, Rosie Little, Barbara Lyon, Margaret Le Gros, Leonard Lambert, Douglas Lilburn, Robin Lapsley, John A Lee, Pauline Lee, Graham Lindsay, Jack Lasenby, Graeme Lay, Gwendolyn McDonnell, Malcolm McKinnon, R Dennis McEldowney, James McNeish, Susie MacDonnell, Kate McDermott, Lewis Chapman McCaw, Helen McNeish, Jim McQueen, Peter McLeavey, Duncan McCormack, Gordon McLauchlan, Janey McDonald (with footnote by Ray Grover), Susan McCutcheon, Don McKinnon, John Kirkland, Tor Klevstul, Barbara Larson and a letter re Barry Mitcalfe Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: 1966

From: Boshier, Roger, active 1960s-2018: Collection relating to Wellington Committee on Vietnam

Reference: MS-Papers-12315-10

Description: Comprises mainly letters in response to letters sent out by Roger Boshier and David Carrad requesting signatures for a full page advertiesement in the 'Listener' against the use of troops in Vietnam. The request letter is stapled ot the outside of the folder. Includes letters with financial contributions for the Committee on Vietnam campaigns and/or the advertisement, and business cards with names. Letters are adressed variously to Roger Boshier, David Carrad, or the Committee on Vietnam. Also includes a receipt book and a news clipping about Diana Rigg attending a Vietnam protect meeting in the United Kingdom. Papers appear to have been put into a folder and labelled at a later date. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and manuscript correspondence.

Date: [ca 1995], [ca 2015]

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-29

Description: Comprises a range of material including: programme notes for 'Seascapes' for piano, violin and cello, a presentation (incomplete) concerning Māori and Pākehā culture, including music, and pitch sets (8-10). Notes: In Programme notes for Seascapes for piano, violin and cello, McLeod refers to the arrangement of this piece being derived from her Tone Clock Pieces Nos 8 and 11 at the request of Jack Body for a NZ Trip concert. This was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Douglas Lilburn’s birth in 2015. McLeod also refers to creating an earlier piano piece for Lilburn’s 80th birthday, which became Tone Clock Pieces for piano Nos 8-11. The incomplete pitch sets at the end of the enclosed presentation most likely relate to the Tone Clock Pieces McLeod refers to. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: All items were paperclipped together when received from the donor. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with annotations (some photocopies)

Date: 2 February 2004

By: Nielsen, Margaret Alison, 1933-2023; Russell, Pauline, active 2004

Reference: PAColl-7891

Description: Views of the Otago property formerly owned by Douglas Lilburn, photographed on 2 February 2004 by Pauline Russell. Includes photographs of Dr Martin Pollock, who purchased the property in 1976, and Margaret Nielsen in the garden. Quantity: 10 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: January 1947, January 1948, January 1952

By: Thompson, Carraigh Blair, 1928-2020; Jensen, Irene, -1969

Reference: PAColl-7681

Description: Photographs featuring Douglas Lilburn, Carraigh Blair Thompson, and other composers and musicians, taken 1947-1952, by various photographers. Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). Finding Aids: A detailed list is housed with the collection, providing information on each photograph. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-7476-1 (MS-Group-1127 : Thompson, Carraigh Blair, 1928- : Papers relating to Douglas Lilburn).

Date: 1955

By: Hauret, Pierre?, active 1950s; Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001

Reference: A-320-019

Description: A sketch of the small hill town of Magagnosc, near Grasse in the south of France. There are two dark pointed trees in the foreground and the buildings of the town on the hill behind. Other Titles - Havrel Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [Title] / All my best wishes for 1956 Douglas. Be happy /Pierre? [Hauret / Havrel?] / 87 Rue du Cherche? Fr..., Paris 6. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Indian ink sketch, on paper 162 x 217 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A2001-172.

Date: 2004 - 1949

From: O'Brien, Gregory, 1961- :[Original illustrations for publications. 1980-1996].

By: O'Brien, Brendan, 1959-

Reference: A-371-134

Description: Folded pamphlet, the inside page showing the names of four prominent New Zealand artists in various formats, on ascending lines. Printed by Brendan O'Brien. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Relief print and ink drawing, on folded sheet 210 x 150 mm.

Date: 1976

From: [Posters announcing musical events, music, concerts in New Zealand. 1975-1978]

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-1976-02

Description: Shows a four-panelled abstract drawing by Maconie at the top of the poster, and text below. Maconie may be Robin Maconie, New Zealand composer, living in Britain in the 1960-1980s. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster 760 x 512 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr John Thompson in 1977.

Date: [ca 1947-1996]

By: Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001

Reference: PAColl-6799

Description: Collection comprises: Photographs of Douglas Lilburn with friends and associates, including a photograph of Douglas with Lili Kraus. Scenes in Florida and Oregon Photographs of gardens and flowers. Photographs taken on a tramp in the Hollyford Valley region. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 b&w original photographic print(s). 29 colour original photographic print(s). 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) postcard. Provenance: These items were held in the home of Douglas Lilburn at the time of his death and were bequeathed to the Library. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0009 : Lilburn, Douglas Gordon, 1915-2001 : Papers.

Date: 14 May 2002

By: Nielsen, Margaret Alison, 1933-2023

Reference: MS-Papers-7430

Description: Speech delivered by Lyell Cresswell on the occasion of receiving an honorary doctorate in music at Victoria University, 14 May 2002 Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph additions Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms M Nielsen, Karori, Wellington, May 2002

Date: 1954

From: Alex Lindsay String Orchestra :[Music concert programmes 1948-1973].

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-ALS-1954

Description: Includes: 27 March: First subscription concert. Soloists Joe Glen (trumpet) and Norman Booth (cor anglais), Narrator Allen Curnow; continuo Susan Rhind. Wellington Town Hall, 27 March 1954. Programme (cover by Jaxon) (2 copies) (Handel, Copland, Diamond, "Landfall in unknown seas" by Allen Curnow, composer Douglas Lilburn; Frankel, Grieg). 9 June: Second subscription concert. Conductor Alex Lindsay, guest soloist Donald Munro, baritone. Wellington Town Hall, 9 June 1954. Programme (cover design by Jaxon) (Von Dittersdorf, Finzi, Mozart, Bach, Samuel Barber, Britten) (2 copies) 3 July: Promenade concert. Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Wellington, 3 July 1954. Mimeograph programme (2 copies) 17 July: Promenade concert. Leader Ritchie Hanna, with the Lindsay singers, conductor Alex Lindsay, piano solo Wendy Lindsay. National Art Gallery, 17 July 1954. Programme (Telemann, Arensky, Carrick Thompson, Tansman, Arnold Foster, Frankel). (2 copies) 11 August: Third subscription concert. Conductor Alex Lindsay, soloists Olive Bloom (piano) and James Hopkinson (flute). Wellington Town Hall, 11 August 1954. Programme (cover design by Jaxon). (2 copies) (Telemann, Bach, Douglas Lilburn, Elgar, Tansman) 1 September: Second promenade concert. Leader Ritchie Hanna, conductor Alex Lindsay, solo pianist Janetta McStay. National Art Gallery, 1 September 1954. Programme (2 copies) (Corelli, Warlock, Walter Leigh, Grieg, Bartok, David Sell, Larry Pruden) 20 November: Fourth subscription concert. Conductor Alex Lindsay, solo viola Jean McCartney. Wellington Town Hall, 20 November 1954. Programme (cover design by Jaxon) (Stamitz, David Farquhar, Tchaikovsky, Telemann, Howells, Bartok). (2 copies) 11 December: Carol concert. The Lindsay Singers, members of St Mary of the Angels' Choir, The Alex Lindsay String Orchestra, leader Ritchie Hanna; pianist Peter Averi, organist Phyllis Aldridge, conductor Alex Lindsay. Wellington Town Hall, 11 December 1954. Programme (2 copies) (Bach, Corelli) Australasian Society of Operatic Dancing presents Classical Ballet season with Poul Gnatt. Conductor and music director Alex Lindsay. Grand Opera House Wellington 1954. Programme. Flier for concert with works by American, British and New Zealand composers, reciprocal to a concert of salute to New Zealand in Birmingham Alabama on 4 February of the same year [1954?] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size. Provenance: One programme donated by Mrs Gill Watt, Wellington, in 2008.

Date: 1966

From: Alex Lindsay String Orchestra :[Music concert programmes 1948-1973].

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-ALS-1966

Description: Includes: 30 June: Guest conductor Dobbs Franks; soloists Ruth Pearl, Guy Henderson. Nelson School of Music Hall, 30 June 1966. Programme (2 copies) 3 July: First subscription concert. Leader Ruth Pearl, guest conductor Dobbs Franks; soloists Ruth Pearl (violin), Guy Henderson (oboe), Margaret Nielsen (piano). Paramount Theatre Wellington, 3 July 1966. Programme (Bach, Mozart, David Farquhar, Douglas Lilburn, Larry Pruden) (2 copies) 21 August: [Second subscription concert]. Leader Ruth Pearl, guest conductor Peter Godfrey; soloist Emily Mair. Paramount Theatre, 21 August 1966. Programme (2 copies) (Handel, Pizzetti, Elgar, Gabrieli, Dvorak, Michael Tippett) 25 September: Third subscription concert. Leader Ruth Pearl, guest conductor Laszlo Heltay; soloist Ronald Woodcock. Town Hall Concert Chamber, 25 September 1966. Programme (2 copies) (Britten, Bach, Nielsen, Dowland, Honegger) 20 October: Guest conductor Dobbs Franks. Upper Hutt College Junior Choir, conductor Laughton Pattrick; soloist Paul Kitteridge. Upper Hutt College, 20 October [1966]. Programme (damaged, incomplete) 22 October: Guest conductor Dobbs Franks; Kapiti College Chorale, conductor Ranald McDonald. Kapiti College, 22 October 1966. Programme 3 November: Fourth subscription concert. Leader Ruth Pearl, guest conductor Dobbs Franks, soloist Raymond Cohen (violin) and Mary Anderson (harp). Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 3 November 1966. Programme (2 copies) (C P E Bach, Vaughan Williams, Mozart, Debussy, Bliss) 24 November: Guest conductor Ashley Heenan; soloist Guy Henderson. Palmerston North Concert Chamber, 24 November 1966. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes and flyers, up to octavo size. Provenance: Some items donated by the NZSO in 2014.

Date: November 1980

From: Ashton, John Hammond, 1917-2010 :Negatives

Reference: JA-8019

Description: Photographs of a special broadcast concert by the Schola Musica under Ashley Heenan, honouring Douglas Lilburn on his 65th birthday, in Symphony House, Willis Street, Wellington. Photographs taken November 1980 by John Ashton, Wellington. Quantity: 3 b&w original negative(s) 35mm strips with 16 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives

Date: [1946-1990]

From: Pruden, Larry Carrol, 1925-1982 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6664-06

Description: Includes correspondence relating to the Kerikeri summer Music Camp; with Douglas Lilburn, particularly about series of questions relating to music and New Zealand society; some letters following Pruden's death Quantity: 1 folder(s).