Documentary items relating to John Leslie Evans and his dulcimer. Includes:
- Contract between Evans and the BBC to perform on 'Children's Hour'; 1933
- 'Midget' excercise book containing press cuttings relating to Evans
- Receipt of payment of £110 from the BBC, 1933
- Receipt of payment of £110 from the BBC, 1934
- Two digitised photographs of Evans performing on his dulcimer, printed on photographic paper.
Musical Instruments History File: Pauline Ravenscroft
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Photo by B. de Zoete. 58, 15 Final scene of the dance drama Ketjak from Ramayana
de Zoete India photographic print: Shanta Rao demonstrating dance posture in garden
Preparing and seiving garri
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