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| − | The [ | + | The [https://www.library.gov.au/research/guides-and-resources/guides-selected-collections/u-z/willis-collection (Rob) Willis Collection] is housed in the [http://www.nla.gov.au National Library] in Canberra, Australia. It is one of the largest oral history collections in Australia with recordings of over 900 individuals in all States, as well as folk groups, singing groups, bands and choirs. The primary focus is on traditional music and the performers also talk about their lives and background to the music. In 1983 [[Rob Willis]] met [[John Meredith]] and accompanied him on several field trips until Meredith retired in 1994. Willis then began to travel further afield, leaving a manager to run his business. He gradually withdrew completely from the day-to-day running of his business and devoted more time to recording and interviewing in country towns and cities throughout Australia. His collection of tapes and field notes, comprise this collection. |
| − | In 1983 [[Rob Willis]] met [[John Meredith]] and accompanied him on several field trips until Meredith retired in 1994. Willis then began to travel further afield, leaving a manager to run his business. He gradually withdrew completely from the day-to-day running of his business and devoted more time to recording and interviewing in country towns and cities throughout Australia. His collection of tapes and field notes, comprise this collection. | ||
The Rob Willis Collection provided details of some of the Australian tunes in this archive. | The Rob Willis Collection provided details of some of the Australian tunes in this archive. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:13, 6 February 2025
The (Rob) Willis Collection is housed in the National Library in Canberra, Australia. It is one of the largest oral history collections in Australia with recordings of over 900 individuals in all States, as well as folk groups, singing groups, bands and choirs. The primary focus is on traditional music and the performers also talk about their lives and background to the music. In 1983 Rob Willis met John Meredith and accompanied him on several field trips until Meredith retired in 1994. Willis then began to travel further afield, leaving a manager to run his business. He gradually withdrew completely from the day-to-day running of his business and devoted more time to recording and interviewing in country towns and cities throughout Australia. His collection of tapes and field notes, comprise this collection.
The Rob Willis Collection provided details of some of the Australian tunes in this archive.
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