HMSS 0453 Lenore Coltheart Papers


ACT Heritage Library Manuscript Collections

HMSS 0453 Lenore Coltheart Papers

Scope and Contents Note
Call NumberHMSS 0453
Collection Lenore Coltheart Papers
Date Range 1940-2014
Quantity1.34 m (2 manuscript boxes, 1 poster box)
Access Conditionsopen
Copying Conditionswith attribution
Related CollectionsHMSS 0296 Albert Hall Ball, 1930s

Doctor Lenore Coltheart taught political history at Australian universities for 25 years in which she held research fellowships at the Australian National University and at Cambridge University. She retired in 1997 and settled in Canberra. Since then Coltheart has worked on a number of projects as a heritage consultant, Australian historian and author. She has published many works including: biographies, journal articles, histories and conservation management plans. Canberra sites of significance Coltheart has focused on include the Albert Hall, Yarralumla Nursery and Telopea Park School.

This collection is Albert Hall centric, containing extensive research papers, author notes, photographs, plans and posters, as well as some publications.

Photographs and papers are listed and arranged as received by the donor. 

Box List 

Box Number

Description

Quantity

Date Range

1

Research papers (1920s-1940s):

  • memorabilia
  • correspondence
  • copies of photographs
  • notes on Canberra Girls Grammar and Albert Hall
  • extracts from Nancy Metcalfe's letter to her siblings and parents in Adelaide regarding Albert Hall
  • information about the caretakers of Albert Hall

1 file

2008-2014

1

Photographs – Black and white (10 cm x 15 cm):

  1. David E Limburg (architect) with children David, Allan, Ken, Gordon, Elizabeth, Moira
  2. David E Limburg on a boat

1 photo sleeve

1940

1

2 x CD ROMS:

  1. Digital Photograph - David Limburg (architect) with children David, Allan, Ken, Gordon, Elizabeth, Moira
  2. CD   ROM - unable to read (unknown date)

1 CD ROM sleeve

1940

1

Research papers (1950s):

  • memorabilia
  • correspondence;
  • notes on the Jubilee Celebrations 1901-1951
  • a copy of Angelo D'Emilio's Certificate of Australian Citizenship and one photograph ; copies of photographs 
  • clippings from The Canberra Times regarding the Catholic Ball 1954
  • copy of ballet concert Program The Magic Wand 1958

1 file

2008-2014

1

Research papers (1960s-1970s):

  • copies of newspaper clippings
  • original envelope with Canberra Stamp & Coin Fair (1981) advertised
  • photocopies of envelopes with the Canberra Philatelic Exhibition (1963) printed on them
  • copy of Canberra Day Celebrations Programme (1964)
  • copies of five  photographs from Ann Penders-Damen (1957-1960)
  • Memorabilia and copies of four photographs  provided to Lenore Coltheart from Inta Burden (15 cm x 21 cm)
  • Press Ads - Albert Hall (1930s-1970s) – CD ROM

1 file including 1 CD ROM

1981-2014

1

Research papers (1980s-1990s):

  • memorabilia
  • correspondence
  • newspaper clippings from The Canberra Times
  • Program for the Inaugural Concert Tony Fenelon at the Compton Theatre Pipe Organ (1986)
  • Albert Hall pamphlet (1988)

1 file

1986-2013

1

Research papers (2012-2015):

  • concert programs
  • clippings and photocopies of The Canberra Times newspaper articles
  • ephemera
  • correspondence and comments on book manuscript by Gina Pinkas, Di Johnstone and Luke Hensing;
  • images of School Project 2015 by Charlotte Connor - Yarralumla Primary School

1 file

2012-2015

1

Author notes of Albert Hall memories from various people and contact list of people

1 file

2008-2013

1

  • 1 CD ROM  - Albert Hall Images from National  Archives of Australia and Canberra District Historical Society (1926-2006)
  • Photographs Black and White:
    • 3 x Fairfax photographs  (15x21cm)
    • Copy of photograph NAA A3560, 5207 
    • Copy of photograph NAA A3560, 5208
    • Copy of photograph of Albert Hall with 4390 on it
    • Print of photograph on paper of Albert Hall with 4391 on it
    • Copy of aerial photograph of Albert Hall with 4905 on it
  • Photocopy of Coronation Civic Ball 03/06/1953

1 file including 1 CD ROM

2006

1

Conservation and Heritage research papers including:

  • copies of refurbishment reports (1990)
  • copies of The Canberra Times (1991, 2010-2012) articles and clippings
  • Albert Hall Floors Historical Research Report for ACT Property Group, Department of Land & Property Services (30/10/2010)
  • Albert Hall Curtains Research Report for ACT Property Group, Department of Land & Property Services (15/03/2010)
  • Author working papers and drafts reports
  • The Albert Hall Precinct Canberra Conservation Management & Landscape Plan 2007 (Final 27/04/2007) plus CD ROM
  • The Albert Hall Precinct Canberra Conservation & Landscape Management Plan 2006 (Final March 2007) - CD ROM titled ‘Albert Hall 1’)
  • Brief: Conservation Landscape & Management Plan ACT Department of Economic Development 2005 - Appendix - A and B (CD ROM titled Albert Hall II)

1 file including 3 CD ROMS

1990-2010

1

Research Papers relating to the management of Albert Hall including:

  • copies of media releases
  • clippings from The Canberra Times; tender documents; correspondence

1 file

2005-2007, 2010, 2014

1

Albert Hall Precinct Planning and Development papers including:

  • author ‘Timeline of Background’ for inquiry
  • correspondence regarding draft amendment 53 including correspondence with ministers
  • Friends of the Albert Hall members contact details and activities
  • photocopies and clippings from The Canberra Times
  • Draft Amendment 53 Albert Hall Precinct (2007) – CD ROM
  • Lenore Coltheart Speaking notes ‘About the Albert Hall’ presented at the Soroptimist International, Canberra Dinner, Embassy Motel Deakin (17/04/2007)
  • record of outcomes from prepatory meeting for public meeting on 24 May (23/04/2007
  • program and speaking notes of public meeting A Future for Our Albert Hall (24/05/2007)
  • printouts of media alerts and internet pages
  • copy of Draft Amendment 53 as per authority decisions,02/04/2007  and 22/05/2007
  • ‘Report to Implementation Committee’ (for Public Meeting on 24 May) – 26/06/2007
  • ‘Notes for Meeting’ with Chief Minister Jon Stanhope (31/07/2007) and Katy Gallagher (21/08/2007)

1 file  including 1 CD ROM

2007

2

Albert Hall 80th Birthday Celebrations including:

  • Photographs – Albert Hall 80th Birthday: Photographer – Daniel Balaban (3 x CD ROMs)
    • Disc 1 – 137 images
    • Disc 2 – 137 images
    • Disc 3 – 124 images
  • Photographs – Albert Hall 80th Birthday Celebrations (1 CD ROM)
  • Invitation
  • Ceremony program
  • Signed photograph consent form
  • Outside radio broadcast details
  • The Canberra Times Newspaper Clippings
  • Grammar Report Issue 81 April 2008 Article CGGS Celebrates the Albert Hall’s 80th Anniversary p.19 

1 file including 4 x CD ROMs

10/03/2008

2

Albert Hall’s 82nd Birthday Program

1 plastic sleeve

10/03/2010

2

Copies of The Canberra Times articles and clippings – civic, political, arts, cultural and community events at the Albert Hall (1928-2014).

1 file

2013-2014

2

  • Copies of journal articles:
  1. Hewitt, Hope (1980) Early Years of Albert Hall Canberra Historical Journal No.5 March, p. 31-37
  2. Martin, Eric (2004) Albert Hall Heritage in trust, National Trust of Australia (ACT), Griffith, A.C.T , Autumn 2004 p. 5-8 
  3. A Window into Australian Life CAPITAL 3, March-April 2008 p. 48-49 
  4. Horsfield, Jenny (2013) Nurturing the feeble Canberra’s early musical The National Library Magazine June, p. 24-27 
  5. Coltheart, Lenore (2015) Lost and Found on the Albert Hall, National Library of Australia Magazine. National Library of Australia. Canberra. September 2015 p. 14-17
  • National Library of Australia The National Library of Australia Magazine. National Library of Australia. Canberra. September 2015
  • National Trust of Australia (A.C.T.) Heritage in trust. National Trust of Australia (ACT). Griffith, A.C.T. Winter 2007
  • Albert Hall Tour papers including program notes
  • Speaking notes from ACT Heritage Festival (14/04//2011)

1 file

2004-2015

2

  • Friends of the Albert Hall ephemera
  • Albert Hall: The Heart of Canberra by Lenore Coltheart book launch – runsheets, attendees and apologies, book order form
  • Albert Hall Book – draft transcript of discussion 7 November 2011 Dr Lenore Coltheart, Pamela Harris and Di Johnstone
  • CD ROM images of two original images owned by Friends of the Albert Hall:
    1. Sketch of Albert Hall by Rosemary Sinclair circa 1980 (001.tif)
    2. Photograph of John Alden production of the Merchant of Venice at Albert Hall - 1952

1 file including 1 CD ROM

2011-2014

2

  • Suitcase Doll house of Albert Hall (3.8 cm x 5.5 cm)
  • DVD recording  of ABC TV Canberra Stateline  TX 7 March 2008 Albert Hall
  • CD-R recording of ABC 666 Melanie Sim It Sounds Like Canberra (Type:Audio CD, Name: Track0, Date modified 01/01/1995 11:00AM, Size 1KB, Track time 54:57)
  • CD ROM recordings (3 discs) of ABC666 coverage of Albert Hall 80th Birthday 10 March 2008

1 file with  5 CD ROMS

1995-2008

3

A3 size print outs of

  • Albert Hall Plans from the National Archives of Australia (1944 and 1950)
  • Opening of the Horticultural Society’s autumn exhibition, HSC Collection (1939)

1 A3 Display Book

2005

3

Posters

  • Non Stop Mod! At the Albert Hall on Saturday, June 18, 1966 featuring the Castaways (24 cm x 29 cm)
  • Laminated colour copy of Non Stop Mod! At the Albert Hall on Saturday, June 18, 1966 featuring the Castaways (24 cm x 29 cm)
  • It’s On Again! Canberra Sound Spectacular – 27/08/1966 (20.5 cm x 26 cm)
  • Laminated colour copy of It’s On Again! Canberra Sound Spectacular – 27/08/1966 (20.5 cm x 26 cm)
  • Non Stop Rock! To the Fabulous Bitter Lemons and Castaways – 07/08/1965 ( 29 cm x 45.5 cm)
  • Laminated colour copy of Non Stop Rock! To the Fabulous Bitter Lemons and Castaways – 07/08/1965 ( 29 cm x 45 cm)
  • Dance Non-Stop! To the Swing in Music of the Castaways and the Bitter Lemons – 14/08/1966 (29 cm x 45.5 cm)
  • Laminated colour copy of Dance Non-Stop! To the Swing in Music of The Castaways and the Bitter Lemons – 14/08/1966 (29 cm x 45.5 cm)
  • Laminated colour copy of Dance to the Music of The Castaways and the Five Just Men – 31/07/1966 ( 28 cm x 42 cm)

1 plastic pouch

1965-1966

3

Poster: Albert Hall – Box Plan

1 plastic pouch

 

3

Poster of publication Albert Hall the Heart of Canberra, Lenore Coltheart (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 poster

2014

3

Colour copy of Albert Hall 1944 Site Plan of Proposed Additions . Philip Leeson Architects in Association with Lenore ColtHeart & Peter Freeman. Scale 1:200, Date 2 December 2013 (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

2013

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”.  Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 15196 - 24/01/1944, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”.  Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 15196 A - 24/01/1944, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Colour copy of Albert Hall Plan Showing 1944 Proposals. Scale 1-200 Peter Freeman Pty Ltd Conservation architects and planners. December 2013, (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

2013

3

Colour copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”. Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 15197A - 24/01/1944, (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”. Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 15197A - 24/01/1944, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”. Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 15195A - 24/01/1944, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”. Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 15194 - 24/01/1944, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme “C”. Department of the Interior, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 151??- 24/01/1944, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

24/01/1944

3

Black and white copy of Proposed Extensions to The Albert Hall Canberra Scheme E. Department of Works & Housing, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 18601 - 28/04/1949, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

28/04/1949

3

Black and white copy of Albert Hall Canberra Proposed Extensions, Scheme ‘H’. Department of Works & Housing, Canberra ACT, Registration No. ACT 18951A – Amended 16/03/1950, Scale 1'':8', (84 cm x 59.5 cm)

1 plan

16/03/1950