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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Black and white negative of large tree and massive lily pads in foreground
object | ARC/GUP/005/067
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Horniman Museum: Exhibition of Rumanian Folk Art: lantern slides
object | ARC/HMG/EXH/1957/001/004/003
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Hawkin's Wai Wai chehema with paddle
object | ARC/GUP/002/024
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Georgetown - layer of coloured people for - messy go round
object | ARC/GUP/002/291
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