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Fairbairn, Anne. The discovery of a Nellie Melba archive

Title
Fairbairn, Anne. The discovery of a Nellie Melba archive
Repository
National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
Reference
MS 1370
Date Range
1971
Description

Mathilde de Castrone Marchesi (Melba's teacher) was grandmother to Baron Podhragy, who had in Vienna inscribed books, letters, photos etc. relevant to the life of the singer. This address outlines her life from these, with a brief outline of events leading to the author's discovery of them.

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15 pages
Access
Available for reference. Not for loan.

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