Periodicals, magazines, published lectures and articles, and other related papers from the collection of Eric McGavin. These include reprints of articles relating to the study of musical instruments, musical instrument manufacture and musicology, catalogues from exhibitions and musical instrument manufacturers, including Rudall, Carte & Co. and Boosey & Hawkes, concert programmes from early performances by the British Youth Wind Orchestra, and copies of magazines including 'Woodwind World', 'Symphony' and 'Woodwind Magazine'. The series also contains publications which are thought to have been originally owned by D.J. Blaikley (see ARC/MCG/PB/1454-1473).
Publications, Periodicals and Printed Matter: Eric McGavin Collection
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Black and white medium format negative of bucket and staging in silhouette with water and clouds behind
Photograph of magnetic mine ''Limpets'' assembly department
Photograph of 'Main assembly welding jigs for Lancaster elevators'
Black and white medium format negative of man standing in thigh high water in a forest
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