• Entry type: Resource
  • Entry ID: AWH000371

The discovery of a Nellie Melba archive 1971 [manuscript]

  • Repository National Library of Australia, Manuscript Collection
  • Reference MS 1370
  • Date Range 1971 - 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.

  • Access Available for reference. Not for loan.

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  • Primary Subject
    • Melba, Nellie (1861 - 1931)