The file contains both typed and handwritten manuscripts. These short essays were probably prepared by McGavin as text for Boosey & Hawkes publications and information leaflets.
Notes by Eric McGavin on the history of musical instruments, advice on choosing reeds and instrument cases, and notes on the proper care and maintenance of instruments
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Slides taken in Muscat, Oman by Ann Douthwaite, 1973-1976
object | ARC/DOU/001/078
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Improvements to Entrance Hall Behind the Tower in the South East Corner (Plan and Side Elevation)
object | ARC/HMG/BD/001/001/004/005/005
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Black and white medium format negative of man standing in front of group of villagers and their houses
object | ARC/GUP/006/257
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35mm slide: Bed in hotel room (Oct 10th – no mosquito net, one table’?)
object | ARC/BAL/005/219
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