Photocopied publication: "In the beginning: general knowledge series on the history and development of modern instruments". The article is written by Don Close, Boosey and Hawkes Director of Music; it focuses on the history of the flute. It is a Boosey and Hawkes publicity publication.
Photocopied publication: "In the beginning"
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Black and white negative of netted docks on waterfront
object | ARC/GUP/005/055
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Locust bean stores near Ilorin
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/545/016
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Black and white negative of view of river and trees with what appears to be a landed seaplane
object | ARC/GUP/006/159
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Horsemen. Ring road
object | ARC/HMG/RS/STANFIELD/608/002
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