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Correspondence and papers relating to the publication of a Woodcraft Folk 'music book'.
1. 'The Workers Song-Book'. Published by the Workers' Theatre Movement and printed by The Utopia Press, Ltd. 12pp.
2. 'Von Hamburg Bis Nach Altona', German Folk Dance instructions. 1pp.
3. 'Von Hamburg Bis Nach Altona' sheet music. 1pp.
4. 'Campfire Carol' sheet music. From the publication 'New Pioneer', dated August 1937. 1pp.
5. 'Marianina' sheet music. 1pp.
6. 'The "Indian" Warrior's Grave' sheet music. 1pp.
7. Typescript letter from Frederick Kempton ('Scribe') to Mr E.T. Hawkes ('Swift Canoe'), dated 9 September 1948. Kempton requests Hawkes complete 8 songs by 16 October, ready for the printers. 1pp.
8. Typescript letter from Frederick Kempton ('Scribe') to Mr E.T. Hawkes ('Swift Canoe'), dated 20 November 1948. Kempton reminds Hawke of the suggestion that the music be played at the Kindo on 22 November. 1pp.
9. Typescript comments by 'Little Owl' to Education Committee meeting, 27 September 1947, regarding a potential music book. 1pp.
10. Typescript letter from 'Little Owl' (Reg. Robson) (Scribe National Education Committee) to Mr E. Hawkes ('Swift Canoe'), dated 7 July 1937. Suggesting that Hawkes invite the man who created the melodies over to go through ideas for the music book. 1pp.
11. Typescript letter from 'Little Owl' (Reg. Robson) (Scribe National Education Committee) to Mr F. Harbert ('Red Squirrel'), dated 7 July 1937. Robson reports that Harbert's music had been put before the Education Committee and a meeting is planned to play the music before other prominent Woodcraft Folk members, before a decision is made. 1pp.
12. Manuscript note on a single sheet of paper, 'song sheets taken in to expediate - 3rd December 1948'. 1pp.
13. Typescript notes describing format of potential song book. Includes details of size, costs and decorations. 1pp.
14. Bundle of typescript and manuscript correspondence relating to the compilation of the proposed music book and work carried out by the Education Committee. Includes a printed copy of the song 'Es geht ein Leuchten' by Bruno Schonlank and Fritz Ryser. Correspondents include: Reg. Robson ('Little Owl'), Leo G. Major, Albert Harrison, Mr. F. Herbert ('Red Squirrel') Dated 1946-1947. 20pp. |