The Australian Women's Register

Folder contains a Percy Grainger labelled Envelope (marked 446 – 1,2,3 Melba to Rose and Percy Grainger) which contained letters to Percy Grainger and Rose Grainger from Nellie Melba. Most are undated (with archivists estimates). 10 original letters in Melba’s hand, 2 telegrams with Percy Grainger’s reply written on one and also with accompanying poem entitled “The Flag”, Also Percy Grainger’s typescript of an article from the Australian Musical News regarding Melba’s impromptu during a performance of his composition “Colonial Song”. Other Information: Many are undated and have previous archivists estimates of dates made from the contents of the letter. Also contains a photo image of the letter from Melba headed “Hotel Majestie New York”.