Christina Boughen OAM and Robert Boughen OBE papers

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings and programs documenting various performers and their performances in Brisbane between 1900 and 1921.

This includes details on various singers, musicians, conductors, choirs, orchestras and other musical groups including the: Westminster Glee Singers; Bell Chrome Company; Fisk Jubilee Singers; singers Marie Narelle, Antonia Dolores, Andrew Black, Gilbert Wilson, Adelina Patti, Clara Butt and Kennerley Rumford; Brisbane Musical Union; flutist John Lemmone; organist Edwin H. Lemare; and the Scarlet Troubadours. Also included are details of J.C. Williamson performances and performances in John N. McCallum's 'Town topics' series.

Performances were held at a variety of locations including Her Majesty's Theatre, Exhibition Concert Hall, Centennial Hall, Albert Hall and the Cremorne Theatre as well as a number of venues in Taringa.

There is also a range of miscellaneous material including:

• cards and dance programs (front covers only).
• clippings containing pictures of various organs.
• blank invitation cards and blank score cards for the card games progressive whist and progressive bridge.

It is not known who compiled this scrapbook.

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings documenting activities of Christina Boughen and her sister Margaret Whyte. The newspaper clippings contain news reports, reviews and examination and eisteddfod results.

The material provides details on:

• performances and successes of Margaret Whyte, Christina Boughen and other students of piano teacher Feo Todd.
• music student examination results mainly from the Trinity College of Music, London, for students including Margaret Whyte and Christina Boughen.
• eisteddfod performances of Margaret Whyte and/or Christina Boughen in the A.N.A., Windsor, Nundah and Australian Natives' Association eisteddfods.
• music student examination results for students of Muriel Crabtree, including Christina Boughen.
• a 'Students Concert' assisted by Bessie Dougall's Meistersingers (choir) of which Margaret Whyte was a member.

The scrapbook was compiled by the Whyte family.

Cover: 1929-1936 CUB & MNW

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings and programs predominately documenting the activities and career of Christina Boughen between 1936 and 1988. The newspaper clippings contain news reports, reviews, eisteddfod results and advertisements.

The material provides details on:

• piano eisteddfod performances by Christina Boughen at the Kurilpa, Jubilee Queensland, Toowoomba and Queensland eisteddfods, including details on performances by sister Margaret Whyte.
• a duet performed by Christina Boughen and sister Margaret Whyte at Gympie.
• 4QR and 4KG performances including Christina Boughen.
• examination results and awards for Christina Boughen playing the piano.
• Christina Boughen taking up a teaching position formally held by Muriel Crabtree.
• performances by Christina Boughen as pianist or accompanist including performances with the Brisbane Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra such as the QSO 'Schools Concerts', the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and the Queensland State String Quartet.
• performances by Christina Boughen in Brisbane City Council 'Civic concerts', 'Chamber music concerts', 'Music at midday' concerts and the 'Chamber music recital' series.
• performances by Christina Bougen as accompanist at Mobile Quest concerts.
• Christina Boughen's family, Christina posing with children David and Shaaron.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte.

Cover: 1936-1984 CUB

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings and programs predominately documenting the activities and career of Margaret Whyte between 1938 and 1989. The newspaper clippings contain news reports, reviews, eisteddfod results and advertisements.

The material provides details on:

• eisteddfod performances by Margaret Whyte at a number of eisteddfods including the A.N.A, Windsor, Nundah, Queensland Centenary and Kurilpa eisteddfods, including details on performances by sister Christina Boughen.
• certificate awarded to Margaret Whyte and B Tredewick at 'The city of Brisbane eisteddfod' accompanied by the examiner's sheet containing marks and comments on their performance.
• performances by Margaret Whyte in singing competitions.
• Miss Bessie Dougall's Meistersingers Choir of which Margaret Whyte was a member and Christina Whyte often an accompanist.
• the A.B.C. Wireless Chorus and an invitation to Margaret Whyte to become a regular member.
• performances by Margaret Whyte in a number of churches, at times with sister Christina Whyte.
• performances by Margaret Whyte in the Brisbane City Council 'Civic Concert' series.
• performances by Margaret Whyte on 4QG and 4QR by herself and as a member of the Meistersingers Choir, the Melba Trio or singing with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
• performances of the Meistersingers Choir and the Melba Trio at different venues.
• the marriage of Christina Boughen (nee Whyte) to Robert Boughen on 2 June 1951 (wedding invitation).
• the engagement and marriage of Christina and Robert Boughen's son David Robert Boughen to Jill Clements in 1973 (engagement and wedding invitations) and the birth of their son Andrew David.
• the death of Lily Feo Keightley (nee Todd) 'our 1st piano teacher' (obituary).
• a 'Friends of the Conservatorium dinner' David and Jill Boughen attended, David was President.
• the 21st birthday of Peter Boughen, son of Robert and Christina Boughen (invitation).
• tickets of Robert Boughen organ recitals, two accompanied by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte.

Cover: 1938-1989 Marg Whyte

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings and programs predominately documenting the activities and career of Robert Boughen between 1949 and 1970. There is a small amount of material on his wife Christina Boughen. The newspaper clippings contain news reports, reviews and advertisements.

The material provides details on:

• Robert Boughen's appointment as organist and choirmaster at Scots Church, Hobart, 1949.
• organ recitals by Robert Boughen at Scots Church and other Tasmanian locations.
• performances on A.B.C. Radio Brisbane 4QR and Brisbane Radio 4KG of different performers, mostly organ recitals by Robert Boughen, sometimes recitals by Christina Boughen, sometimes both.
• Robert Boughen's marriage to Christina Boughen (nee Whyte) (including an invitation).
• productions of 'Messiah' of which Robert Boughen was involved.
• performances by Robert Boughen in the two Brisbane City Council concert series 'Civic Concert' and 'Lunch hour organ recital'.
• Robert Boughen's role as a R.A.A.F. fighter pilot (Mustang pilot, with the City of Brisbane No. 23 Squadron) and his involvement in escorting the Royal tour liner 'Gothic' into harbour.
• the debate over whether to allow jazz to be played on the Brisbane City Council organ and a subsequent jazz performance.
• a performance by Robert and Christina Boughen in Bundaberg.
• Mobile Quest state concerts involving Robert Boughen and/or Christina Boughen.
• performances by the Queensland State and Municipal Choir involving Robert Boughen.
• Robert Boughen and his family (wife Christina and two children).
• the appointment of Robert Boughen to organist and choir director of St John's Cathedral, 1960.
• activities of the Robert Boughen Ensemble including ABC Radio Brisbane 4QR and ABQ-2 20 week series 'The music we love' performances.
• assorted performances involving Robert Boughen such as in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra 'School Concerts' and in the A.B.C. 'Proms Concert' series, some with wife Christina Boughen.
• performances by the University of New England's Sixth Residential Music School and the All Hallows' Concert Orchestra Music Camp both tutored by Robert Boughen.
• other miscellaneous material.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte.

Cover: 1949-1970 RKB

The scrapbook predominately contains newspaper clippings documenting the activities and career of Robert Boughen mostly between 1970 and 1990. The newspaper clippings contain news reports, reviews and advertisements.

The material provides details on:

• the musical play 'A Rum Do!' with musical director Robert Boughen including a certificate for a performance for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• numerous 4QG radio programs including those in the series 'Concert Hour' and 'For the Music Lover' involving Robert Boughen.
• Robert Boughen's role as adjudicator on Channel O's 'New Faces' and A.B.C. TV National's 'Quest 76' programs and as judge for the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Award.
• Robert Boughen's involvement with organisations such as the Organ Society of Queensland and the Bach Society of Music including details of Bach Society of Music concerts.
• Robert Boughen's involvement with St. John's Cathedral including: numerous organ recitals including the 'Bach Organ Series'; his initiation of a scholarship program for choristers; choir conducting; and his organisation of a strike to encourage more musicians and choristers into careers with churches.
• Robert Boughen's appointment as Brisbane City Council organist and his involvement in numerous council performances including the concert series 'Civic Twilight Concerts/Recitals', 'Music at Midday Concerts' and the 'Springtime Organ Recitals'.
• Robert Boughen's appointment as conductor of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Chorale and details of 'King David', his first performance as conductor.
• Robert Boughen's involvement with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (Q.S.O.) including the Q.S.O. 'School Concerts'.
• different organs including the donation of a new pipe organ to St John's Cathedral and the instalment of a new organ in Mayne Hall at the University of Queensland.
• organ recitals by Robert Boughen at Mayne Hall at the University of Queensland including a recital at his own Master of Music graduation.
• Robert Boughen's involvement in celebrations for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee.
• Robert Boughen being awarded a Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship, being elected a Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music and other accolades.
• Robert Boughen's teaching activities including as course director for a Royal School of Church Music summer school, director of a summer school in Wellington, New Zealand and his role in 'Operation flying fingers' which delivered workshops and tuition to Queensland country organists and pianists.
• many organ recitals by Robert Boughen including 'A.B.C. Proms', 'Buxtehude organ recitals', 'Homage to Messiaen' mostly in Brisbane but also interstate.
• other miscellaneous material.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte.

Cover: 1970-1977 RKB

The scrapbook contains mainly photographs documenting activities of the St. John's Cathedral Choir in 1976.

The material provides details on:

• a bus trip to St. Mark's Anglican Church, 55 Albion Street, Warwick, for a performance. Photographs include the bus trip, street views and exterior and interior views of the church. Photographs were taken by Peter Boughen.
• a party on 21 December at 34 Boty Street.
• the choir performing, for example, at the Royal Children's Hospital, 15 December 1976.
• a choir performance for 'A festival of nine lessons and carols' at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, Brisbane, 24 December 1976.

It is not known who compiled this scrapbook.

The scrapbook contains predominately photographs and brochures documenting activities of the St John's Cathedral Choir in 1978 and 1979.

The material provides details on:

• the St. John's Cathedral 'Choristers' Scholarship Scheme'.
• exterior and interior views of St. John's Cathedral.
• St. John's choristers and others.
• choir performances in December 1979 including a Christmas performance 'Lessons and Carols'.
• a meeting of parents and choirboys.

The scrapbook was compiled by Christopher and all the boys of St. John's Cathedral as a thank you gift to Robert Boughen for all his work.

Cover: R.K.B. 1979

The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings mainly documenting Brisbane City Council concerts, predominately those in the 'Music at midday' and 'Young artist concerts' series presented around 1990-1995. Some of these concerts featured Christina Boughen.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte, only one page has been used.

The single page has been removed from the scrapbook. The cover contained the heading: CUB BCC.

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings predominately documenting musical performances organised by Brisbane City Council between 1984 and 1994.

The material provides details on:

• Brisbane City Council music performances including the 'Music at midday', 'Chamber music recitals', 'Young artists recitals' and 'Young artists concerts' concert series featuring a large number of performers. Christina Boughen mainly performed in the 'Music at Midday' concerts. Robert Boughen featured as an occasional performer in these series.
• miscellaneous Brisbane music activities as well as a small number of dance activities.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte.

Cover: CUB & family 1984-1985

The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings predominately documenting the activities and career of Robert Boughen between 1985 and 1999. The newspaper clippings contain news reports, reviews and advertisements.

The material provides details on:

• performances of the University of Queensland orchestras and choir, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Municipal Choir conducted by Robert Boughen.
• Robert and Christina Boughen's invitation to a garden party with the Governor.
• an interview with Robert Boughen by Katherine Kemp.
• Robert Boughen being awarded an 'Officer of the British Empire, OBE' 1986.
• many performances by Robert Boughen at St. Johns Cathedral, the Queensland Performing Arts Complex (Q.P.A.C.) including his involvement in the 'Splendor of the Grand Organ' Q.P.AC. series and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
• Robert Boughen playing on the newly restored organ at St. Paul's Anglican Church.
• a combined birthday celebration for Robert Boughen and Richard Mills.
• Robert Boughen's involvement with selecting an organ for the Queensland Performing Arts Complex Concert Hall and playing it for its inaugural performance; his trip to China to play on their new organ; and playing on the restored St. Jame's Church organ.
• performances of the St. John's Cathedral choir and photographs of Robert Boughen with the choir.
• Peter Boughen (Robert Boughen's son) being the youngest pilot to captain a Qantas jet.
• the restoration of the Brisbane City Council organ, of Robert Boughen playing at the concert celebrating the 110th anniversary of the BCC organ and his playing in the BCC 'Organ concerts' series.
• Robert Boughen and the Rotary Club (he was president).
• Robert Boughen's appointment as an (Honorary) Diocesan consultant which formalised and endorsed his work on improving music in different churches within the diocese, piloting a plane to fly Archbishop Peter Hollingworth and his wife in country Queensland and conducting a workshop in Warwick.
• Robert Boughen in his role as music examiner with the Australian Music Examinations Board wherein he flew to far flung areas of Queensland in a Cessna 310R to assess students. Included are details of a trip to Biloela.
• Robert Boughen performances in Tasmania.
• a thanks giving service at St. John's Cathedral for David Robert Boughen on his death in 1995.
• Robert Boughen being awarded the Lambeth degree of Doctor of Music (England).
• miscellaneous material associated with music and dance in Brisbane.

The scrapbook was compiled by Margaret Whyte.

This scrapbook is only partly filled.

Cover: 1985-1996 RKB & CUB

This scrapbook contains a range of material put together to mark Robert Boughen's retirement as Organist and Master of Choristers of St. John's Cathedral:

• letters and other texts from Deans, choristers etc. who served with Robert Boughen at the church.
• photocopies mainly of clippings and photographs of different moments in Robert Boughen's career at the church, in black and white as well as colour.
• other miscellaneous material such as programs and cartoons.

Robert Boughen served as Organist and Master of Choristers of St. John's Cathedral from 1960-2004.

The scrapbook was probably compiled by a serving member of St. John's Cathedral.

This item contains material relating to both Christina and Robert Boughen.

Christina Boughen:

• invoices for organ lessons taken by Christina Boughen at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1942-1943.
• publication titled Memory lane : school history’ detailing the history of Sandgate State School where Christina and Margaret Whyte attended. It contains a reproduced photo of Christina and was published around 1990.

Robert Boughen:

• brief state school reports, 1934-1942.
• booklets containing details of concert lesson broadcasts, 1937-1939.
• examination results for a state scholarship taken in 1942.
• a reference from the head teacher of Norman Park State School, 1943.
• Church of England Grammar School (Churchie) half yearly reports, 1943-1945.
• a letter from music teacher Percy Brier to Mr Boughen, Robert Boughen's father, praising his son's talent and requesting permission to teach Robert for free until the end of the year. Percy also offered an 18 month full or 1/2 price scholarship to further Robert's study in music, 1944.
• a letter from music teacher Percy Brier to Mr Boughen, Robert Boughen's father, with examination results music and confirming Mr Boughen's acceptance of him providing free music lessons to Robert Boughen until the end of the year, 1944.
• statement/receipts for Robert Boughen from Church of England Grammar School, 1945-1946.
• senior public examination results qualifying Robert for a Senior Public Examination Certificate and entrance into a physiotherapy course at the University of Queensland, 1946.
• examiner's reports for music examinations and for the Norman Park Annual Eisteddfod.
• material associated with Church of England Grammar School celebrations in 1986 for the 40 year reunion of class 1946 organised by the Churchie Old Boys Association.
• letter from the Churchie Old Boys’ Association inviting Robert and Christina Boughen to the annual ‘Vintage Vikings’ luncheon, 2006.
• exercise book containing notes on the use of letters in the English language.
• booklet 'The Pioneers of Music in Queensland' by Percy Brier, one of Robert Boughen's music teachers.

The material was collected by Christina and Robert Boughen.

This item contains a range of material regarding performances involving Christina and/or Robert Boughen in their early years.

Christina Boughen:

• letter offering Christina Boughen a job as a performer with the A.B.C., 1938.
• photocopy of the Jubilee Queensland Eisteddfod program containing performances by Margaret Whyte and Christina and Robert Boughen, 1939.
• details of payment for winning a prize in the 51st Queensland Centenary Eisteddfod, 1940.
• a small number of concert programs involving performances by Christina Boughen including:
  • a performance of students of Miss Feo Todd, a piano teacher of Christina, 1932.
  • a performance involving Bessie Dougall's Meistersingers Choir which Christina may have accompanied, 1939.

Robert Boughen:

• sheet music for the first big piece played by Robert Boughen on the Brisbane City Hall organ during his Year 12 year at the Church of England Grammar School (Churchie), 1946.
• a letter from Hoyts Theatres G.A. Bayer general manager offering Robert Boughen an interview to audition on the “regent’ organ, 1946.
• a letter to Robert Boughen from Bulimba Methodist Church Trust accepting his terms and stating additional ones of theirs regarding a job as organist for the church, 1946.
• a letter to Robert Boughen from Wooloowin Methodist Church Trust appointing Robert as organist for the Church for a year and list of conditions, 1946; program for the 'Opening services and dedication of new organ' Wooloowin Methodist Church February 1948; letter from the Wooloowin Methodist Church Trust accepting Robert Boughen's resignation, 1948.
• programs for musical concerts Robert Boughen attended, 1947-1948.
• concert programs involving performances by Robert Boughen, 1948.
• a booklet for the University of Queensland 'Summer school of music' 1949 Robert Boughen may have attended.
• a letter from The Scots' Church, Hobart, offering Robert Boughen a job as organist of the church as well as concert programs and an annual report, 1949-1950.
• miscellaneous correspondence.

Margaret Whyte, Christina's sister:

• letters regarding Margaret Whyte's involvement in the A.B.C. Wireless Chorus, 1939-1950.
• offers of engagement for A.B.C. performances involving Margaret Whyte, 1940-1951.
• program for a Brisbane City Council performance involving 'The Meistersingers Ladies' Choir', 1950.

The material was collected by Christina and Robert Boughen and Margaret Whyte.

This item predominately contains material associated with the marriage of Christina Boughen (nee Whyte) to Robert Boughen. This includes congratulatory letters and telegrams and an invitation to the wedding.

The material was collected by Christina and Robert Boughen.

This item contains a leather wallet containing Margaret Whyte's dressmaker's ledger and other miscellaneous material including a letter of affection from brother in law Robert Boughen on her birthday.

The material in the wallet were collected by Margaret Whyte.

This item contains minutes of a No. 23 Squadron Association meeting held in 1965 and material associated with No. 23 City of Brisbane Squadron 50th anniversary celebrations.

The material was collected by Robert Boughen.

This item contains correspondence regarding: 

• insurance, such as for Robert Boughen's music 1988, as well as their home mortgage.
• the birth of their son David in 1952 and their daughter in 1956.
• news from friends.
• a request to Robert Boughen by his son David for him to play 'Brahms' Lullaby'.
• placing their son, David, on the waiting list for the Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.), 1963.
• their application David to attend the Church of England Grammar School (Churchie), 1964.
• Robert Boughen's involvement in the Rotary Club, at one stage President.
• letters of congratulations on his 70th birthday in 1999.
• letter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia Ms Quentin Bryce and Prime Minister Julia Gillard on the diamond wedding anniversary of Christina and Robert Boughen, 2011.
• letter from Peter Boughen to the captain of the Qantas flight his parents Christina and Robert Boughen were travelling on asking permission for his father to observe the taking off and/or landing of the plane.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains a mixture of thank you, congratulatory, condolence, Christmas and birthday cards mainly to Robert and/or Christina Boughen. There is also a valentine card to the organs.

This item contains a lot of undated material.

This item contains papers relating to the personal lives of Robert and Christina Boughen:

• lyrics to a Christmas carol written for Robert Boughen, 1961.
• eulogy by Robert Boughen for Victor Hamilton M.B.E.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains a small collection of correspondence and other material about the Queensland State and Municipal Choir:

• letters of congratulations and thanks for performances involving Robert Boughen.
• advertising brochures seeking new choir members.
• document about improving the singing ability and size of the choir.
• reply to Robert Boughen's letter of resignation from the choir after an association of 17 years, 1969.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains a small collection of correspondence and other material documenting Robert Boughen's involvement with St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane:

• congratulatory letters on Robert Boughen's appointment as organist and choir director of St John's, 1960.
• letters about St. John's choir including letters regarding the participation of choristers; choir rosters.
• report by Robert Boughen to his superiors concerning the choir of St John's Cathedral, 1967.
• letters of congratulations and thanks etc. for Robert Boughen's organ performances and/or for performances of St. John's choir including:
  • performances at St John's and other venues in and outside of Brisbane.
  • performances at various events.
  • collaborations with schools for music events held at St. John's eg. Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie).
  • collaborations with other choirs eg. the Queensland State and Municipal Choir.
• letters of congratulations and thanks about Robert Boughen's 25th year anniversary at St Johns, 1985.
• letter regarding Robert Boughen's appointment as Director of Music, 1993.
• material relating to Robert Boughen's appointment as Diocesan Music consultant (DOM) in 1993. This includes letters regarding the role; a draft questionnaire to be sent to churches within the dioce; and letters regarding activities made by Robert Boughen in this role to improve the quality of church music within the dioce.
• material relating to Robert Boughen's resignation as Director of Music including letters of thanks from choristers; poems about Robert Boughen and the choir; speeches on his farewell.
• reference books including a 1856 book of music manuscripts and a St Paul’s Cathedral chant book.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains a small collection of correspondence and other material documenting Robert Boughen's involvement with Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.):

• letter relating to the approval of Robert Boughen to a council that advised B.C.C. on matters to encourage the appreciation of music, particularly in respect to the B.C.C Civic Concerts, 1963.
• letter to Robert Boughen asking him in his position of organ teacher at the University of Queensland to bring his gifted students to auditions for places in B.C.C. Civic Concerts, 1975.
• letter offering Robert Boughen the position of B.C.C. City Organist and letters of congratulations to him on his appointment to the role, 1975.
• B.C.C. news release advertising its 'Music at Midday' concerts, 1977.
• congratulatory, thank you letters etc. regarding Robert Boughen's involvement in B.C.C. concerts including Music at Midday, Midday Classical Concerts, concerts celebrating special occasions and others.
• congratulatory, thank you letters etc. regarding Robert Boughen's appointment as City Organist Emeritus for life.
• poem about a lunch time organ concert at Brisbane City Hall, 1992.
• material associated with 'Music at Midday' jazz concerts programmed by Robert Boughen.
  • partly completed contract for a 1997 'Music at Midday' jazz concert.
  • letters from B.C.C. to the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (Q.P.A.T.) regarding payments for performers for 'Music at Midday' jazz concerts for 1998-1999.
  • invoices from Q.P.A.T to B.C.C. for payments for 'Music at Midday' jazz concerts, 1998 and 1999.
• small number of invoices from Q.P.A.T to B.C.C. for payments for 'Music at Midday' classical concerts, 1998.
• a large number of notes and letters from the audience of Brisbane City Hall organ concerts requesting particular works to be played on the organ in future concerts, 1952-1960, mostly undated, some also congratulatory.
• a large number of completed feedback forms from the audience of Brisbane City Hall 'Lunch time organ concerts' requesting particular works to be played in future concerts, some 2000s, predominately undated.

The Queensland Performing Arts Trust (Q.P.A.T.) had an agreement with Brisbane City Council to engage artists for specific council events on council's behalf.

This item contains a small amount of correspondence mainly associated with Robert Boughen appointments as University of Queensland (U.Q.) organist, 1977-2002.

Also included is a large amount of material on a research project undertaken by Robert Boughen in conjunction with U.Q..

Robert Boughen's Masters project was titled 'A catalogue of organ music by Australian composers'. Following the completion of his Masters in 1975 Robert Boughen began a research project seeking information to update the catalogue created during his Masters and to enlarge its scope to contain recordings of Australian organ music, Australian organists and organs in Australia.

Material related to the research project includes:

• generic letter of introduction accompanied by an empty template for data to be added. These were sent by Robert Boughen to those he sought information for the project from. A draft version of these is also available.
• tailored letters sent by Robert Boughen seeking information for the project.
• replies from people, organisations and music suppliers in regard to letters from Robert Boughen seeking information for the project.
• letter from the National Film & Sound Archive requesting collaboration with one of their projects.
• an application for a University of Queensland research grant to support the preparation of the research for publication. 
• draft, 2005?

This item contains general correspondence relating to the professional career of Robert Boughen from 1952-1969:

• letters responding to requests by Robert Boughen for music.
• letters regarding performances by Robert Boughen including letters requesting performances and of congratulations and thanks.
• material regarding Robert Boughen's inquiries for further education at the University of London, the University of Queensland and other educational facilities as well as a copy of his Senior Public Examination results.
• letters about Robert Boughen's role as one of the adjudicators in a competition held by the Lismore Musical Festival Society, 1961.
• letter offering Robert Boughen the role of conductor for the Brisbane Handel Society, 1961.
• letters from the Organ Society of Queensland regarding a performance at their 1963 convention and related material. 

This item contains general correspondence relating to the professional career of Robert Boughen from 1970-1989:

• letters regarding performances by Robert Boughen including letters requesting performances and letters of congratulations and thanks eg. the State Conservatorium of Music, Queensland Symphony Orchestra; and the Bach Society of Music.
• letters of thanks for advice and assistance.
• letters regarding Robert Boughen's direction of the 'Schools Orchestral Concerts' 1972 including many letters of congratulations and thanks.
• letters of congratulations and thanks to Robert Boughen for events he was involved in such as The Australian National Choral Festival, 1976 ; Lieder Society (Qld.) concert, 1976; Affiliated Choir's Festival (RSCM) 1975; 33rd Annual Carols Festival, 1977; joint Queensland Festival of the Arts Society/Warana Festival, 1977.
• congratulatory letters on Robert Boughen becoming the first Australian to be awarded a Fellow of the Royal School of Church Music (F.R.S.C.M.), 1976.
• letter of congratulations on Robert Boughen being one of the recipients of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1977.
• letter requesting Robert Boughen to adjudicate at the Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod, 1978.
• letter of congratulations on Robert Boughen's performance opening the All Saints Church of England Organ, St Kilda, 1982.
• letters regarding Robert Boughen's involvement in the Splendour of the Grand Organ' series 1989 (Q.P.A.T.).

This item contains general correspondence relating to the professional career of Robert Boughen largely from 1990-2016:

• material associated with Robert Boughen's visit to Beijing, China, to performance to debut China's first grand organ, 1990.
• letters of congratulations and thanks for performances involving Robert Boughen including funeral services.
• letters regarding music used in Robert Boughen performances and letters requesting Robert Boughen to play specific music.
• letter of thanks for Robert Boughen's involvement in the Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) Speech Day, 1996.
• letter relating the news that Robert Boughen was chosen for the Dr Percy Jones Award, 1998.
• letters about Robert Boughen's appointment to patron of the Theatre Organ Society of Australia (Qld.), 1995, an appointment held in the past.
• letter from composer Christopher Andrews accompanied by his composition 'Two and three part inventions in baroque style', 1999.
• letter of thanks etc. on Robert Boughen performing on the launch of the Jubilee organ in The Cathedral of St. Stephen, Brisbane, 2000; and the launch of the St Augustine's Pipe Organ Restoration Appeal, 2003.
• correspondence regarding a performance by Robert Boughen with the Amberley Australian Army Band Brisbane, Amberley RAAF base.
• letter regarding Robert Boughen's appointment as an Honorary Patron of the Australian Guild of Master Organ Builders, 2008.
• correspondence congratulating Robert Boughen on work associated with the Royal Society of of Church Music (R.S.C.M.) Queensland Festival, 2009.
• letter of thanks to Robert Boughen for arranging Organfire at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (Q.P.AC), 2013.
• invitation to Robert Boughen to perform in Christ Church, New Zealand, 2018 and comments by members of the audience.
• letter from the R.C.S.M. offering Robert Boughen Honourary Membership of its Queensland Branch.

Some of the material is undated.

This item contains a repertoire card index. The cards are in alphabetical order by the title of the music score. The details of when each score was played has been recorded on the relevant card. The index is contained within a wooden box.

There are also a variety of miscellaneous papers:

• programs for Organ Society of Sydney conventions. 
• musical scores, notes, organ stops, running sheets and draft programs.
• instructions on hymn singing and setting words to a melody.
• document proposing a St. Andrew's Cathedral Choral Society.
• Robert Boughen's business card.
• poem about Robert Boughen.
• biographical material about Robert Boughen.
• material associated with services at St. George's Cathedral, Perth.
• 3 small posters advertising concerts by Robert Boughen at the Christie Theatre Pipe Organ, Kelvin Grove State College, Brisbane and at the Sydney Town Hall, 1984 (approximately 43 x 31 cm each).
• small poster caricature of Robert Boughen conducting, 1995 (approximately 43 x 31 cm).
• large poster advertising a concert by Robert Boughen at the Melbourne Town Hall, 1986 (98 x 60 cm).
• miscellaneous material.

Includes undated material.

This item contains:

• a photograph of Christina and Margaret as young children in Scotland.
• portraits and photographs of Christina and Margaret as young women.
• a photograph of Christina Boughen and other performers on stage with flowers at the conclusion of a Mobil Quest competition, 195?
• reproductions of photographs of Edward Boughen, uncle of Robert Boughen, who died at Gallipoli in 1915.
• a photograph of Robert Boughen's home in Ison Street, Morningside.
• a photograph of Robert Boughen with his class, before Grade 1.
• photographs of Robert Boughen playing the trumpet and accordion as a boy.
• photographs of Robert Boughen with his parents and grandfather.
• a portrait of Percy Brier, an early music teacher of Robert Boughen.
• photographs of Robert Boughen with the Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) organ, in his role as acting B.C.C. organist, prior to leaving for Scots Church, Hobart.
• a photograph of Scot Church, Hobart, where Robert worked as organist for a year around 1950.
• photographs of Robert and Christina Boughen, mainly at their wedding in 1951.
• photographs of Robert playing by himself and with others for 4BC.
• a photograph of the 'Robert Boughen Ensemble' playing.
• photographs of Robert Boughen conducting St. John's Choir and also the Queensland State and Municipal Choir.
• a reproduced photograph of Robert Boughen with the No 23 City of Brisbane Fighter Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) and by himself in uniform, 1951-1955.
• photographs of Robert and Christina Boughen's son David as a young boy and a photograph of an older David inspecting a plane with his father.
• photographs of Christina Boughen and her children at Christmas, 1958.
• a reproduced photograph of Christina Boughen at a 'Young Artists Concert' for B.C.C..
• photographs of St. John’s Cathedral Choir, some with Robert Boughen.
• photographs of Robert and Christina Boughen's younger son Peter Boughen, in his pilot's uniform and a photograph of a cockpit of a plane. Peter Boughen was the youngest ever Qantas captain.
• photographs of Robert Boughen conducting.
• photographs of Robert Boughen with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (Q.P.A.C.) organ in his role as organ consultant for Q.P.A.C. in the 1980s.
• a photograph of Robert Boughen with the Archbishop of Canterbury in the U.K. in 1995. Robert Boughen travelled to the U.K. to accept the Lambeth Doctorate of Church Music in 1995 conferred by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
• a photograph of Robert Boughen conducting a Royal Society of Church Music (R.S.C.M.) workshop in Goondiwindi Parish Church, 1995.
• miscellaneous.

Most of the photographs are captioned. The photographer for many is unknown, however a small number are attributed to a particular photographer. The collection includes a small number of negatives.

The photographs were collected by Christina and Robert Boughen.

The photograph album contains well wishes and photographs of an informal 'cuppa' after Evening Song at St. John's Cathedral on 16 July 1995. The 'cuppa' involved a presentation to Robert Boughen in celebration of him being awarded the Lambeth Doctorate of Church Music.

Robert Boughen was awarded the Lambeth Doctorate of Church Music in 1995. Robert travelled to the U.K.to receive the award conferred by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Robert Boughen was Organist and Master of Choristers of St. John's Cathedral from 1960 until his retirement in 2004.

The scrapbook was probably compiled by a serving member of St. John's Cathedral.

This item contains certificates largely associated with:

• the musical education of Margaret Whyte, Christina Boughen and Robert Boughen.
• the professional careers of Christina and Robert Boughen.

Margaret Whyte:

• certificates from the Sandgate School of Arts Technical College for cookery and dressmaking,  1929.
• certificates for piano from the Trinity College of Music, London, 1930-1935.
• certificates from the: Australian Natives’ Association (A.N.A.) Brisbane Eisteddfod for piano, 1930, 1931, 1934; Nundah District Eisteddfod for singing, 1932, 1935; Kurilpa District Eisteddfod for piano, 1936-1939; and Jubilee Queensland Eisteddfod for piano and singing, 1939.

Christina Boughen:

• certificates for piano from The Royal School of Music, London 1938; the Trinity College of Music, London 1930-1937; 1942; and the Australian Music Examinations Board 1935.
• certificates from the : Australian Natives’ Association (A.N.A.) Brisbane Eisteddfod for piano 1931-1936; Nundah District Eisteddfod for piano, 1932, 1935; Windsor Eisteddfod for piano, 1931-1933; Jubilee Queensland Eisteddfod for piano, 1939; and the Kurilpa District Eisteddfod for piano, 1936-1939 (1939 certificate with Margaret's material).
• certificate from the Federation of Australian Music Teachers Associations accrediting Christina as a private music teacher in piano, 1980.
• certificate of appreciation from Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) for her involvement in Cityfest ’88, 1988, and for her years of service to the City of Brisbane Music Advisory Committee and the people of Brisbane, 1994.
• certificate from the Music Teachers Association of Queensland admitting Christina as a professional member.
• certificate from the Accompanists Guild of Queensland Inc. making her a honorary life long member.

Robert Boughen:

• certificates for piano from The Royal School of Music, London; Trinity College of Music, London 1937-1940; and the Australian Music Examinations Board.
• certificate from the Music Teachers Association of Queensland admitting Robert Boughen as a professional member.
• certificate of appreciation from B.C.C. for his involvement in Cityfest ’88, 1988; for his years of service to the City of Brisbane Music Advisory Committee and the people of Brisbane, 1994; and in recognition of him as Brisbane City Organist Emeritus.
• certificate from the Musicians Union of Australia granting Robert Boughen long service honorary membership, 1991.
• certificate from the Royal Queensland Aeroclub recognising him as ‘command instrument rating’, 1991.
• certificate from the University of Queensland on awarding Robert Boughen an honorary Ph. D. accompanied with the introductory speech used in the presentation, 1996. More material on this can be found in Series 14.
• certificate from the Accompanists’ Guild of Queensland Inc. granting Robert Boughen honorary life membership, 1999.
• certificate from the St. John's Cathedral Choir for 'best choirmaster', 2003.
• certificate from the Rotary Foundation making him a Paul Harris Fellow.

The material was collected by Christina and Robert Boughen and Margaret Whyte.

This item contains 2 trophies awarded to Christina Boughen:

• the first trophy is in two parts. The first part is elongated and contains the inscription 'R.S.M. Club, The Sanders Cup, winner Christine Whyte, 3.9.41' The second part is the lid for the first and is crested by a lute.
• the second is rounder and flatter and contains the inscription 'Jubilee Queensland Eisteddfod 1939, Paling Trophy for piano championship second prize won by Christine Whyte'.

This material was collected by Christina Boughen.

This item contains a pastel blue performance gown worn by Christina Boughen.

The gown is made from lined chiffon and has a small curved slit at the front at the bottom. The gown has been beaded across the front beneath the bust and in the shapes of flowers and leaves along and above the bottom slit.

The gown is accompanied by a pastel blue chiffon cloak with beading near the neck line at the front.

The gown may be hand made. The creator of the gown is unknown.

This item contains a blue and white woollen knitted beret worn by Christina and Robert Boughen's son David as a young child. David was born in 1952.

The beret was knitted by Christina's sister Margaret Whyte (David's Aunt).

This item contains white, blue and yellow knitted dolls clothes. The clothes were made out of wool and acrylic yarn. The clothes were knitted by Christina Boughen's sister Margaret Whyte (Aunt Margaret) for Christina and Robert Boughen's daughters Sheena and Shaaron to play with as children.

This item contains the 'Cityfest '88 14th May to 22 May 1988 : report to Brisbane City Council' prepared by Brisbane City Council's (B.C.C.'s) Gail Spina and Barry Joyce of the General Administration and Central Records Branch of B.C.C.

The report documents planning details, descriptions of the various activities involved (including attendance) and conclusions drawn about the event. Appendixes include a dimensioned plan for Cityfest '88 advertising in City Hall, copies of and original advertising material and a breakdown of the budget for the project. 

Cityfest' 88 was organised by members of the Brisbane Municipal Musical Advisory Council (B.M.M.A.C.) and was a Brisbane City Council bicentennial gift to the citizens of Brisbane [from report].

This item contains a bound volume titled 'Survey for Civic Concerts' by Judy Wakerley of the Brisbane City Council's (B.C.C.'s) Department of Recreation and Health.

The volume contains findings from a survey about B.C.C concerts and an explanation of survey results. A copy of the 'Survey for Civic Concerts' survey is in the back.

This item contains a spiral bound volume titled 'History of the Brisbane Municipal Musical Advisory Council (B.M.M.A.C.) and the City of Brisbane Music Advisory Committee (C.O.B.M.A.C.)' compiled by Campbell Clark in 1990 and updated by Lea-Ann Vaughan in 1994. Both were employees of the Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) Corporate Services Division General Administration Branch.

• report includes information about B.M.M.A.C and C.O.B.M.A.C. including 
  • number of B.M.M.A.C performances and expenditure 1950-1970 and 1982-1994
  • expenditure 1975-1994
  • amalgamation of C.O.B.M.A.C
• appendixes such as 
  • a copy of the B.C.C. minute creating B.M.M.A.C.
  • copy of a review of the first B.C.C. concert, 1941.
  • tables of B.M.M.A.C and C.O.B.M.A.C. members.
  • graphs each recording different B.C.C. concerts, attendance levels and the number of concerts held in each category from 1982-1994.

This item contains material associated with the Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) Music and Performing Arts Advisory Committee (B.M.M.A.C.):

• a letter appointing Christina Boughen to the Brisbane Municipal Musical Advisory Council in an honorary capacity, 1963.
• a letter containing minutes for the 'Music and Performing Arts Advisory Committee' meeting, March 1984.
• a letter congratulating Robert Boughen on his appointment to the 'Music and Performing Arts Advisory Committee', 1994.
• a letter congratulating Christina Boughen on her contribution to the 'Music and Performing Arts Advisory Committee', 1994.
• agendas and minutes of meetings of the 'Music and Performing Arts Advisory Committee' 1994-1996.
• a small number of minutes and reports from various sub-committees.
• correspondence and/or documents regarding concert ideas and budgets between council and other musical and non-musical organisations. Musical organisations include the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Pops Orchestra, Australian Army, Queensland University of Technology (Q.U.T.) Academy of the Arts and the St. Lucia Orchestra. 
• B.C.C. documents containing quoting guidelines for people and bodies associated with council events and concerts, 1995 and 1996.
• miscellaneous material.

The material was collected by Christina and Robert Boughen.

This item contains material associated with the Civic Concert Review Sub-committee, a sub-committee of the Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) Music and Performing Arts Advisory Committee:

• table of program and budget details for B.C.C. concerts for 1993/1994 and 1997.
• minutes of Civic Concert Review Sub-committee meetings 1994-1995.
• documents containing aims, objectives and/or plans for B.C.C. concerts for 1994 and 1995.
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The material was collected by Christina and Robert Boughen.

This item contains: 

• 2 ledgers recording payments for piano lessons provided by Christina Boughen from 1943-1954 and from 1954-1961.
• records of piano student details and lessons in general:
  • unbound folder for Queensland students 1967-1992, bulk 1970-1992.
  • unbound folder for students 1970-1987.
• material regarding lessons and examinations of Australian Music Education Board (A.M.E.B.) students including:
  • letter from the A.M.E.B. seeking guidance, 1946.
  • spiral bound note book of records of piano student details and lessons 1979-2004, bulk 1990s.
  • exercise book with lists of student examination music and a table of exam results against corresponding A.M.E.B. numbers (back page), 1993-2004, mostly empty.
  • letter from the A.M.E.B. approving the renewal of her appointment as A.M.E.B. examiner for 12 months, 1987.
  • correspondence and invoices regarding piano lessons.
  • comments on 1st-3rd Grade exam questions, 2000.
  • letter from the A.M.E.B inviting Christina Boughen to "become a member of the Queensland Keyboard Accompaniment Specialist Panel to assist in the development and implementation of the National Keyboard Accompaniment Syllabus", 2002.
  • 5th Grade Theory test for 2004, 2005 and 2006, with the marking sheet attached for 2005.
  • brief notes on various students.
• miscellaneous material associated with teaching:
  • thank you cards and letters from students and/or parents.
  • various notes
  • templates for invoices for payments for student lessons.
• material associated with the European Piano Teachers Association Conference 1984 including correspondence, ephemera and Christina's notes from the conference.

This item contains documents pertaining to Christina Boughen's O.A.M. awarded to her in 2002:

• mostly letters, emails and cards of congratulations.
• 2 photographs:
  • one of Christina Boughen wearing her medal with husband Robert Boughen and Paul de Jersey.
  • the second of Christina Boughen wearing her medal and shaking hands with then Governor of Queensland, Major General the Honourable Peter Arnison AC CVO.

This items contains a small amount of correspondence associated with Christina Boughen and Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.):

• congratulatory letters and notes for B.C.C. concerts Christina Boughen played in and/or organised eg. 'Young Artists' concert series, 1988.
• a letter asking to play with Christina Boughen in a future concert, 2000.

This material was collected by Christina Boughen.

This item contains early Brisbane City Council concerts Christina Boughen performed in.

• 'Civic Concerts'/'Civic Recitals', 1946-1952; 1954, 1957, 1964-1965. 
• 'Chamber Music Concerts', 1948-1950. 
• 'Junior Civic Concerts', 1957, 1962-1963, 1965-1966.

Christina Boughen's role in these concerts was as an accompanist.

The concert programs were created by Brisbane City Council.

This item contains research material collected by Christina Boughen on performers for Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) concerts she programmed:

• biographical information such as ephemera, resumes, curriculum vitaes (C.V.s) and references.
• applications for auditions (letters, completed B.C.C. application forms) and comments regarding audition performances.

The material was collected by Christina Boughen with only a small amount created by her.

This item contains two handbooks containing details of performers for Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) concerts Christina Boughen organised as well as planning documents for 'Music at Midday', 'Chamber Music' and 'Young artist' B.C.C. concert series.

The first handbook contains subject categorised lists of performers with details associated with each performer such as dates which may correspond to when they were employed for Brisbane City Council concerts organised by Christina Boughen, from 1981-1997. The material was compiled by Christina Boughen and used as a reference for planning Brisbane City Council concerts. The back of the volume contains details of auditions for places in Brisbane City Council concerts organised by Christina Boughen, from 1981-1996. The handbook was previously contained within a folder and is now loose.

The second handbook contains fee, performance and planning details. The volume was previously contained within a folder and is now loose.

• miscellaneous material at the front including fee structures for 'Music at Midday', 'Chamber Music' and 'Young Artist' concert series participants as well as a 'Proposed basic schedule of fees for 1989 civic concerts and recitals'.
• part 1: 'Midday concerts, B.C.C.' contains categorised lists of performers details with details associated with each performer such as dates which may correspond to when they were employed for 'Music at Midday' B.C.C. concerts organised by Christina Boughen, from 1981-1999. The material was compiled by Christina Boughen and used as a reference for planning 'Music at Midday' concerts.
• part 2 contains plans of which musicians and groups will be performing at B.C.C. 'Music at Midday', Chamber Music' and 'Young artist' concert series from 1982-1998, 1982-1996 and 1982-1996 respectively. Other concerts such as jazz and army concerts are allocated slots but are without any further planning details.

The material was collected by Christina Boughen and was the author of most of the material as well.

This item contains:

• records of program lists for 'Music at Midday' classical concerts for 1998-1999.
• letters from Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) to the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (Q.P.A.T.) regarding payments for performers for 'Music at Midday' classical concerts for 1998-1999.
• invoices from Q.P.A.T to B.C.C. for 'Music at Midday' classical concert performer payments, 1998 and 1999.
• records of 'Music at Midday' classical concert program lists for B.C.C. employee Ros Trappett (Community Life/Community Arts), 1998 and 1999.
• other miscellaneous material.

The Queensland Performing Arts Trust (Q.P.A.T.) had an agreement with Brisbane City Council to engage artists for specific council events on council's behalf.

The material was collected by Christina Boughen.

This item contains 'Chamber Music' series concert programs for a large number of performances. Concerts were held once a month Saturdays 7:45 pm to 9:15 pm, February - December.

The performances in these were programmed by Christina Boughen.

Christine Boughen, Robert Boughen and David Boughen each perform once in different concerts.

The concert programs were created by Brisbane City Council.

This item contains 'Music at Midday' series concert programs for a large number of performances. Concerts were held on Thursdays 12:30 - 1:30 pm.

The performances in the majority of these were programmed by Christina Boughen. Christina may also have been involved in allocating slots for various concerts, including those she did not program.

Christina Boughen also performed in many of these concerts.  Robert Boughen was also involved in some.

The concert programs were created by Brisbane City Council.

This item contains 'Youth artists' series concert programs for a large number of performances. Concerts were held once a month 6:00 - 7:15 pm on Fridays.

The performances in these were programmed by Christina Boughen.

Christina Boughen was also the accompanist for the vast majority of these concerts.

The concert programs were created by Brisbane City Council.

This item contains miscellaneous programs of other Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) concerts including:

• program for Brisbane City Council's (B.C.C.'s) '50th anniversary celebration concert' where Christina Boughen was an accompanist, 1980.
• B.C.C. programs that contain references to programs Christina Boughen programmed and/or performed in, 1979-1995.
• B.C.C programs Christina Boughen may have programmed and/or attended such as concert programs for Cityfest '88 celebrations, 1975-1988.

The concert programs were created by Brisbane City Council.

This item contains:

• letter admitting Robert Boughen into the Masters Qualifying program (in front of box).
• correspondence, notes and research material compiled by Robert Boughen, 1873-1974.
  • replies to research enquiries made by Robert Boughen.
  • notes made by Robert Boughen on his research.
  • research material, mainly reproductions of historical correspondence, photographs and articles.
• notebooks containing notes written by Robert Boughen for research, around 1974, titled: 1870-1879; Pre 1873; 1873-1887; 1946-1956; Cathedral boys and men; Historical data; Interviews; Mallalieu & Gilder 1882-1888; Seymour Dicker; Sources; Untitled.
• mainly reproductions of research material and/or notes on cathedral organists 1872-1974, titled: Dicker; Sampson; Jeffries 1873- ; Mallalalieu & Gilder.
• notebook containing notes written by Robert Boughen for research titled 'Cathedral organists'.
• draft thesis preceded by a list of alterations, 1974.
• published thesis titled 'An account of the music at St. John's Cathedral Brisbane from 1843-1887', 1974. The thesis is accompanied by microfiche of the pages of the thesis (2 sheets) and a memorandum to Robert Boughen from the University of Queensland with the examination results of his Masters Qualifying degree. 

This item contains:

• miscellaneous correspondence regarding Robert Boughen's masters project, including correspondence regarding entry and completion of the course and letters of congratulations on his success, 1975-1976.
• correspondence for research for Robert Boughen's masters project titled 'A catalogue of organ music by Australian composers'. Includes letters from Robert Boughen seeking organ compositions from a variety of collecting institutions, music suppliers and people and their replies. To each source Robert Boughen sent a letter of introduction accompanied by an empty template for data to be added.
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd drafts for Robert Boughen's masters thesis (card catalogues), 1975.
• A4 proof of the thesis, 1975.

Some of the research material in Series 5, Item 23, Research projects, may have been used by Robert Boughen when researching for his Masters.

This item contains material associated with a Ph. D. that was not completed.

• administrative correspondence:
  • half yearly report for part-time Ph. D. candidates, 1977.
  • letter from Robert Boughen about changing the topic of his Ph. D., 1978.
• research material (including correspondence) on his Ph. D. topic, 1963-1964?

This item contains material associated with the Australian College of Organists:

• Australian College of Organists 1968 and 1971 year books.
• minutes of the Australian College of Organists Queensland Council meetings 1973-1974 including the interim and amended (photocopy) constitutions.
• examination papers for the Fellowship diploma at the Australian College of Organists, 1974,1975.
• a photocopy of the Australian College of Organists 1975 lectures series, Robert Boughen being one of the lecturers.
• examination results for Robert Boughen's successful attempt at the Associate diploma at the Australian College of Organists, 1976.
• examination results for Robert Boughen's successful attempt at Fellow of the Australian College of Organists, 1977.

The Australian College of Organists was proposed by Professor George Loughlin of the University of Melbourne in 1967 and founded in 1968. The aim of the college was to encourage and promote a high quality of organ playing and church music and to conduct examinations in these and related subjects.  Associate (A.A.C.O.) and Fellowship (F.A.C.O.) diplomas were granted to members who passed the appropriate examinations. (Information taken from: The Australian College of Organists year book 1968, contained within this item).

This item contains material associated with a Melbourne International Festival of Organ and Harpsichord (M.I.F.O.H.) project Robert Boughen was involved with. The project sought to gather information on organ music composed by Victorians or in Victoria during the past 150 years. The project was associated with celebrations for Victoria's sesquicentenary and culminated in a commemorative concert 'Musical Heirs' in 1985 (from collection, this item).

Material includes:

• a generic letter requesting assistance with the project.
• replies from organisations and people with information for the project.
• a newspaper blurb seeking help for the project published in 'The Age'
• filled in templates for a variety of composers.
• research notes
• the final progress report.
• a document titled 'Interim catalogue of compositions for organ'.
• miscellaneous material (not much)

None of the correspondence is to or from Robert Boughen.

This item contains material associated with Robert Boughen's Winston Churchill Memorial Fellowship:

• a booklet containing the constitution of the Churchill Fellows Association of Queensland.
• a letter regarding Robert Boughen's application for the fellowship.
• the award ceremony program leaflet (1976).
• administrative correspondence from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust regarding Robert Boughen being awarded a Churchill Fellowship (1976). Includes budget and fellowship conditions.
• congratulatory letters on Robert Boughen being awarded the fellowship.
• letters regarding arranging places to visit on his overseas trip as part of the fellowship.
• QANTAS itinary.
• the proposed/final approved program (trip).
• a letter regarding the use of select past Churchill Fellowship winners, including Robert Boughen, in 40th anniversary celebrations of the formation of the Churchill Trust and the awarding of the first Churchill fellowships in Brisbane, 2006.
• miscellaneous material.

Robert Boughen's Churchill Fellowship topic was 'To investigate overseas methods of teaching organ music at tertiary level and the use of the organ as an enrichment instrument for university and civic communities" (from letter within this item).

This item contains overseas professional development undertaken by Robert Boughen in 1984 including:

• brochures from the 3rd International Organfestival Haarlem.
• notes and sheet music.
• a program for the 30th Summeracademy for Organists.
• an unidentified group photo.

This item contains material associated with Robert Boughen's Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) award including:

• mainly congratulatory letters, cards, telegrams on Robert Boughen being awarded an O.B.E..
• O.B.E. Queensland Association rules.
• a template thank you letter written by Robert Boughen to be sent to well wishers on him being awarded an O.B.E..
• letter from Robert Boughen to the Hon. Sir Walter Campbell, Governor of Queensland, for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on him being awarded an O.B.E..

This item contains overseas professional development undertaken by Robert Boughen in 1987 and 1989 including:

• documents describing organ orientated events in England June-August 1987.
• programs and other material associated with the 15th International Organ Festival in St Albans, London, 1989.
• material for the Grand Organ Festival at Westminster Cathedral, London, 1989.
• program for The Rhone Poulenc Series of French Choral Concerts, London, 1989.
• material associated with the Cambridge Choral Studies Seminars, 1989.
• program for the Cambridge Festival, 1989.
• program for the City of London Fringe Festival, 1989.
• program for the Harrogate International Festival, 1989.
• invitation to the Iao Organ Week, Chester, 1989.

This item contains material associated with the 20th Melbourne International Festival of Organ & Harpsichord including:

• festival program.
• a booklet titled 'Grand Concert Organ, Melbourne Concert Hall'.
• notes by Allison Chambers containing information obtained from events at the festival, some photographs and other material is also included, June 1990.

The 20th Melbourne International Festival of Organ & Harpsichord occurred 15-21 April, 1990.

This item contains material associated with Robert Boughen's Lambeth Doctorate of Church Music including:

• a booklet 'The Lambeth Degrees', by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury George Cautuar.
• a letter from Archbishop of Canterbury George Cautuar awarding Robert Boughen the doctorate.
• material associated with the award ceremony which was held in England including administrative letters about arrangements for the ceremony, the ceremony program and both the introductory speech and the biographical speech for Robert Boughen. The award was conferred by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
• a photograph of Robert Boughen with the Archbishop of Canterbury in England.
• celebratory cartoon drawings from choir boys at St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane.
• letters of congratulations.
• a flyer regarding a presentation at St. John's Cathedral for Robert Boughen celebrating him being awarded the doctorate and a generic thank you letter from Robert and Christine Boughen.
• news releases announcing Robert Boughen being awarded the doctorate and containing biographical information.
• a booklet titled 'Holders of Lambeth' degrees, 1997.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains material associated with the honorary awarding of Robert Boughen of a University of Queensland (U.Q.) Ph. D.:

• two letters associated being awarded the honour.
• a program for the graduation ceremony December 1996 wherein Robert Boughen was presented the award.
• letters of congratulations.

Robert Boughen's Ph. D. certificate can be found in Series 7.

This item contains material associated with the 4th World Symposium on Choral Music including:

• the 4th World Symposium on Choral Music delegate handbook.
• annotated table of workshops and concerts.
• 4th World Symposium on Choral Music concert program.
• a letter to Robert Boughen after its conclusion thanking him for his contribution. The letter is accompanied by a brief report listing the successes of the symposium.

This item contains material associated with the Conference of Australian Deans and of a smaller component, the Cathedral Organists' Conference/Meeting. Robert Boughen represented Australian organists at the Conference of Australian Deans and chaired the Cathedral Organists' Conference/Meeting. The conferences were held in Hobart.

Specifically:

• material associated with the Conference of Australian Deans including:
  • a flyer.
  • letters associated with Robert Boughen seeking input from other organists to present to the Deans.
  • lists of Australian Deans and/or cathedrals.
  • programs.
  • conference address and subject matter.
  • ephemera advertising a presentation by Dean Alan Jones. 
• material associated with the Cathedral Organists' Conference/Meeting including:
  • a photocopy of the document 'Cathedral Organists' Conference'.
  • a brief program.

This item contains material associated with the teaching and examining of students for the Australian Music Examinations Board (A.M.E.B.) and perhaps other similar institutions:

• an index containing details of student music lessons provided by Robert Boughen, 1959-1977? The contents were created by Robert Boughen.
• log book containing student examination results, 1971-2013? The contents were created by Robert Boughen.
• correspondence and documents relating to input by Robert Boughen and others into the A.M.E.B. Syllabus, 1992-1994?

This item contains material associated with the teaching and examining of students for the University of Queensland (U.Q.) where Robert Boughen was a tutor and lecturer:

• administrative correspondence about Robert Boughen's teaching positions at U.Q., 1976-1996, and letters of thanks from students.
• student organ assignments accompanied with a small amount of other reference material, 1968-1972?, but predominately undated.
• teaching notes and reference material, including sheet music, predominately undated.
• teaching material associated with U.Q. subject MU110 (Techniques of Music A) taught by Robert Boughen, undated.

This item contains material associated with other teaching and training roles held by Robert Boughen:

• letters from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music regarding a part time teaching position he took up from 1956-1959, and a teaching position held in 1973 and 1976.
• letters from the University of New England regarding teaching opportunities, many regarding a jazz music course Robert Boughen tutored within a summer school at the University of New England in 1963.
• material associated with the Royal School of Church Music (R.S.C.M.) Qld. Branch 'Course for Church Organists', 1973 and letters regarding teaching roles held by Robert Boughen during R.S.C.M. summer schools 1976, 1979, 1981.
• news release, news paper articles, flight details and teaching aides and notes including sheet music for 'Operation Flying Fingers', 1983.
• letters of thanks from parents to Robert Boughen's for teaching their children.
• teaching resources.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains correspondence and other material documenting Robert Boughen's involvement with the A.B.C. mainly from 1959-1970:

• letters regarding the involvement of the 'Robert Boughen Ensemble' in A.B.C. Radio's 'Music for Leisure" program, 1959-1961.
• letters regarding Robert Boughen's role as chorus master of the Adelaide Singers and the Adelaide Philharmonic Choir for the A.B.C. in Adelaide, 1964.
• letters regarding Robert Boughen conducting a performance of 'War Requiem' for the A.B.C. by the Queensland State and Municipal Choir and the St. John's Cathedral Boys' Choir, 1965.
• letters regarding the involvement of the 'Robert Boughen Ensemble' in A.B.C television's 'Music we love' series as well as numerous letters of congratulations to Robert Boughen from viewers mainly in Queensland and New South Wales but also in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria, 1959-1965.
• details of music scores provided to the orchestral librarian of the A.B.C..
• miscellaneous material including letters of congratulations to Robert Boughen on other A.B.C. radio performances he was involved with.
• material associated with a series of talks given by Robert Boughen in the A.B.C. program 'By the way', 1976-1978.

The material was collected by Robert Boughen.

This item contains offers of engagements for A.B.C. concerts involving Robert Boughen, predominately from 1957-1990:

• performing or conducting in a range of concerts including with the Robert Boughen Ensemble and in the 'Organists of Australia', 'Your world of music', 'Schools orchestral concert' and 'Schools concert' concert series.
• performances may include Robert Boughen solos, performances with other musicians or groups, or may involve Robert Boughen conducting various groups.  Groups include the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and St. John's Cathedral Choir. 
• adjudication in a range of competitions including Quest '76, C.A.C. auditions and the A.B.C.. Young Performers Competition/Award.
• other miscellaneous engagements.

A.B.C offers of engagement for performances involving both Robert and Christina Boughen can be found in Series 4.

The material was collected by Robert Boughen.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 1-31 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from Friday 11 February till Friday 18th November, 1966.

Scripts were recorded from Monday 1 November 1965 until Wednesday 16 November 1966.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 1-25 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from Friday 10 February till Friday 6th October, 1967.

Scripts were recorded from Wednesday 8 February until Thursday 28 September, 1967.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 1-30 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from Wednesday 14 February till Wed 6 November, 1968.

Scripts were recorded from Tuesday 19 December 1967 until Monday 4 November 1968.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 1-30 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from Wednesday 12 February until Wednesday 5 November, 1969.

Scripts were recorded from Tuesday 11 February until Monday 3 November, 1969.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 1-29 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from Friday 13 February till Friday 13 November, 1970.

Scripts were recorded from Wednesday 11 February until Wednesday 11 November, 1970.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

The volume also contains a small amount of related miscellaneous material.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 'Series A' 1-19 and 'Series B' 1-18 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from Friday 5 February until Friday 3 December, 1971.

Scripts were recorded from 27 January until 1 December, 1971.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

The volume also contains related miscellaneous material.

This item contains a volume with the recording details and running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts 1-15 of the A.B.C. 'Your world of music' programs aired on 4QG from February till 3 November, 1972.

Scripts were recorded from 17 February until 30 October, 1972.

The volume was created by the A.B.C. Queensland Division Education Department. Robert Boughen has been attributed as author of the scripts.

This item contains a small spiral bound brown folder containing programs for weekly radio shows from 11 October 1958 - 12 January 1960 ie. lists of titles of the musical works in each show.

The radio show was probably broadcast on A.B.C. radio.

The folder was created by Robert Boughen. These were most likely a personal record kept by Robert Boughen of his work.

This item contains a small spiral bound black folder containing:

• programs for weekly radio shows from 9 February 1960 - 15 June 1968 ie. lists of musical works in each show. The radio show was probably broadcast on A.B.C. Radio.
• programs for the A.B.C. TV 'Music we love' series from 8 August 1963 - 4 Feb 1965 ie. lists of musical works in each show.

The folder was created by Robert Boughen. These were most likely a personal record kept by Robert Boughen of his work.

This item contains a volume (binder removed) with programs and/or running sheets including the scripts, for broadcasts of the A.B.C. 'Music lovers' programs aired on 4QG 1969-1970.

The volume was created by the Australian Broadcasting Commission Queensland Division.

The volume also contains miscellaneous material.

This item contains:

• correspondence regarding Robert Boughen's appointments as a member of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (Q.P.A.T.).
• correspondence concerning other members of the Q.P.A.T.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains:

• meetings agendas and/or minutes for meetings of the Queensland Performing Arts Trust (Q.P.A.T.) 1978-1981 as well as supporting material including a large chart titled Q.P.A.T. draft organisation and staff chart (95 x 79 cm.).
• budgets for some time periods in the range 1978-1989.
• an undated document titled Functions of the QCCT. The Queensland Cultural Centre Trust (Q.C.C.T.) was the manager of the Cultural Centre precinct until 1997.

This item contains material associated with the restoration, maintenance and history of the Henry Willis 1 Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) City Hall pipe organ:

• notebook of record of organ usage, 1981-1985.
• predominately correspondence and some other material including preliminary tenders regarding the project, 1975-2001. Includes undated material.
• range of material associated with the restoration of the Brisbane City Hall organ and of an overseas research trip for this venture, 1976-1986?
• final tender, specification for restoration and contract. The final contract is dated 19 January 1986.
• notebook of organ faults, 1989-2012.

There is also a small amount of material on the maintenance of B.C.C. pianos.

This item contains material associated with the history of the Henry Willis 1 Brisbane City Council (B.C.C.) City Hall pipe organ:

• reproduced and original documents and original photographs about the history of the Brisbane City Hall organ, 1892-1998?
• material associated with a research project by Erik Roberts about the history of the Brisbane City Hall organ, 1997-2001?

This item contains a report titled Queensland Cultural Centre Performing Arts Complex Report with the details of the proposed design for Q.P.A.C., 1976.

The report has been undertaken by Tom Brown and Associates (theatre consultants), Robin Gibson and Partners (architects) and Peter Knowlands and Associates (acoustic consultants) under instructions from the Department of Works, Queensland.

This item contains mainly:

• correspondence associated with administrative matters associated with Robert Boughen's appointments as Q.P.A.C. organ curator/consultant.
• material associated with the official launching of Q.P.A.C.'s grand organ including a booklet  titled The Concert Hall organ outlining the finished project, 1987. Robert Boughen was given the role of Honorary Artistic Co-ordinator in all matters concerning the launch.
• a small amount of correspondence predominately from Q.P.A.C./Q.P.A.T. colleague Roberta Henry regarding the use of the Q.P.A.C. grand organ by potential performers.
• as other miscellaneous material such as notes and instructions on how to use the organ.

Correspondence and programs for concerts at Q.P.A.C. involving Robert Boughen can be found under Series 5 and Series 9 respectively. 

This material was collected by Robert Boughen.

This item predominately contains material associated with Robert Boughen's role in the sourcing, care and maintenance of the Q.P.A.C. grand organ. Robert Boughen was involved in this project as Q.P.A.C.'s organ curator/consultant.

• correspondence and other miscellaneous material such as plans, notes, contracts, photographs and documents associated with the sourcing, care and maintenance of the Q.P.A.C. organ. The company the organ was sourced from was Johannes Klais Orgelbau GMBH & Co..
• monograph comprised of two smaller monographs titled The siting and planning of organs : guide lines for architects and Design principles in the planning of organ cases : with drawings by Ralph Schweitzer, 1990.
• two large plans depicting the organ including sectional views as well as a scaled drawing of a musician playing the organ (with the plans).
• some of the material is undated.

The material was collected by Robert Boughen.

There is also a small amount of correspondence associated with a Q.P.A.C. Steinway pianos as well as an annotated list of the maintenance required on a variety of Q.P.A.C. pianos. 

The material was collected by Robert Boughen.

This item contains material associated with the project of rebuilding, modernising and enlarging the existing organ of St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane. It also contains material associated with further maintenance.

Included is correspondence, photographs and other miscellaneous material including a large plan of the proposed organ console layout (52 x 72 cm.).

Robert Boughen was involved with the project through his position as St. John's Cathedral Organist.

This item contains material associated with the project of sourcing and installing a pipe organ for Mayne Hall, University of Queensland, St. Lucia. It also contains material associated with further maintenance and refurbishment. 

Includes mainly correspondence, notes and other miscellaneous material. 

Robert Boughen was involved with the project through his position as University Organist.

There is also a small amount of material regarding the import of a Steinway grand piano for the University which Robert Boughen was involved with.

Includes undated material.

This item contains material associated with the project of repair work on the organ of St. Thomas' Church of England, North Sydney.

Includes correspondence, documents and a booklet.

Robert Boughen was a consultant.

This item contains material associated with the project of sourcing new organs for the Church of England Grammar School (Churchie), East Brisbane. It also contains material associated with further maintenance.

Includes correspondence and the contract.

Robert Boughen was a consultant.

This item contains material associated with the project of sourcing and installing a new pipe organ for St. Stephen's Cathedral. 

Includes correspondence, notes, documents and contracts.

Robert Boughen was a consultant for the project.

This item contains material associated with the projects of sourcing two new organs, one for Trinity College Chapel and one for Wilson Hall, at Melbourne University, Victoria. 

Includes correspondence, contracts and documents including a spiral bound folder titled Knud Smenge Pty Ltd organ builder.

Robert Boughen was a consultant.

This item contains material associated with the project of sourcing a new organ for St. George’s Cathedral, Perth.

Includes correspondence, contracts, notes and documents. 

Robert Boughen was a consultant until he withdrew in 1992.

This item contains material associated with the project of refurbishing the pipe organ of St. Luke's Anglican (Church of England), Toowoomba.

Includes correspondence and a contract.

Robert Boughen was a consultant.

This item contains material associated with the project of repair work on the pipe organ of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, South Brisbane.

Includes correspondence and documents.

Robert Boughen was a consultant.

This item contains other organ sourcing and/or repair projects Robert Boughen was involved in:

• correspondence and quote regarding the design, build and install of a new organ for the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
• letter of thanks from the Theatre Organ Society of Australia (Qld. division) for supporting a successful grant for restoration work on the Christie Theatre Pipe Organ, 1996.
• contract for the re-building of the pipe organ in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Warwick.
• scheme to rebuild and modernise the existing organ in St. Paul's Church of England, Ipswich.
• report regarding the condition of the St. Augustine's Church organ, Hamilton.
• organ advertising brochures.
• miscellaneous material.

This item contains compositions predominately written by Robert Boughen as well as a small amount of accompanying material collected by him:

A: Adam lay y-bounden; All my hope; Almighty Father, who for us thy son didst give; Alternatives to tallis faux-bourdons; And we shall de-clare your praise; The angel touched my lips; Antiphon for the installation of Archbishop Aspinall; Ave Maria; Ave verum.

B: Be strong - fear not; Blow the trumpet; Canterbury Mass; Canzonetta; Christ child 5; City of God; Colombine; Come thou; Communion Service; Conversations for orchestra & audience.

D-E: Dauntless; The day that they shot Santa Claus; Deus Misereatur; Dominus Illuminatio; Egrets; Entry of the bride; Evangelium; Evening canticles; Evening canticles in E flat; For all the saints; A frolic.

G-K: Gaelic prayer; Gloria; The Golden Song; Gothic glass; The Grenfell mass; Happy anniversary; Holy communion in F sharp minor; Holy, most holy lamb of God; Hymn for St. Stephen's; I come with joy to meet my lord; I rest my soul on Jesus; Jubilate; Jubilate in G; June, her joy; The Kingdom of God; Kyrie.

L-M: The Lady Mary; Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; Light; Lullaby for Liberty; Magnificat; Mass for St. John's Women's Choir; A meditation on the chorale, Vater unser; Missa Brevis, 2006; The Nansen Mass; Nixon's nocturne.

N-P: Nunc dimittis; O clap your hands together; O come, let us sing; O come, let us sing out; O come, let us sing unto the Lord; O thou who at thy eucharist didst pray; The old music master; Old 100th; Old woman; Palm Sunday Introit; Prelude; A Prelude; Problem children; A prose for advent; Psalm 128; Psalm 133.

R-T: Rejoice in the Lord always; Revelation; Sanctus; Sanctus & Benedictus; Saviour by whom our souls are fed; See how your God comes as a child; Sensuality; Shaaron's wedding march; Silent night descant; A simple kiss; Sing to the Lord; St. Magnus introduction; St. Magnus mass; St. Stephen's Mass - II (pro-tem); Tell out my soul; The Temple Singers summon; Tranquillo; The Trinity Mass; A trumpet tune for Tess & an optional bass for Oscar; Two pieces: Nixon's nocturne and June, her joy; Two pieces.

U-Y: Under the palm of Deborah, Variations on Waltzing Matilda, Versicles & responses; We have thought on your steadfast love; Wedding recessional; When Christmas candles shine; When God almighty came to be one of us; Wickham mass; Wind over water; You have not heard God's voice.

There is both music hand written by Robert Boughen and in a printed form. One version of 'Evening Canticles' was co-written with his wife Christina Boughen. 

This item contains compositions written by Robert Boughen as well as a small amount of accompanying material collected by him:

A-F: Acclamations; All creatures; Austria; The church's one foundation; Come down o love; Dancing tambourine; Dauntless, 23rd Squadron; Delegates fanfare; Entry of the bride; For a wedding.

G-K: Guadeamus; Gloria; Glory to God in the highest; Governor General's fanfare; Hallelujah sing to Jesus; Highland Lassie; I'll kiss you in my dreams; Kyrie.

L-N: A 'last verse'; Lullaby for Christine; Lullaby for David; Maker of Earth and Sea; Mass; My soul doth magnify the Lord; Now thank we all our God / Lord Enthroned.

R-W: R.A.F.; Sanctus; A simple festival mass; Toccata; Toccatina; Tribute to the uncommon medico; Trio; Untitled; Westminster Abbey.

The music is predominately hand written by Robert Boughen.

This item contains musical compositions by Keith Asboe titled:

• Variations for organ on 'Verbum Supernum'.
• Variations on a French carol for organ.
• Variations on a theme of Purcell - for organ.
• Variations on a tune by Louis Bourgeois for organ.

The musical compositions are photocopies of hand written manuscripts.

This item contains a musical composition by Wermer Baer titled 'Solemn Prelude'.

The musical composition is an original hand written manuscript.

This item contains a musical composition by Andrew Boughen titled 'The wedding piece'.

The musical composition is a digitalised (not hand written) manuscript. The date of composition is unknown.

This item contains a musical composition by Philip K. Bračanin titled 'Toccata mescolanza for organ'. It was commissioned by the 51sy ANZAAS Congress and is dated December 1980.

The musical composition is a spiral bound photocopy of a hand written manuscript.

This item contains musical compositions by Percy Brier titled:

• Prelude and fugue in D major (Bach) arranged for 2 pianos.
• 'Allegro from sonata', with the inscription 'To Robert, a tribute on his 17th birthday from the composer'.
• 'Allegretto in G minor'.
• 'Concerto in C minor for pianoforte and orchestra', with the inscription 'Dedicated to Christine Whyte in memory of a thrilling first performance. June 1st 1950'.
• 'Concerto quasi fantasia for piano and orchestra arranged for 2 pianos', written for and dedicated to Robert Boughen.
• 'Dance variations for the pianoforte', 1950, with the inscription 'To Bob (my musical son) with Christmas greetings 1950', and the the additional note 'written in 1912, slightly modified in 1950'.
• 'Fantasie-Sonata for the organ', with the inscription 'written specifically for and dedicated to Robert Boughen on the occasion of his 21st birthday 13.10.50', 1950.
• '4 short preludes in differing modes for the pianoforte', 1950, with the inscription 'To Christine. with warm regards and good wishes for Christmas 1950',
• '4 short preludes in differing modes', with a note 'To Christine, a momemto of October 1949 and as a pious hope for the future...Christmas 1949'.
• one booklet containing the compositions 'A greeting without words', 1911/A reverie', 1912/'Four '4' short preludes', 1940/'Intermezzo in G minor' 1948, with the inscription 'To Bob, with affectionate regards and esteem', 1949.
• 'Hymn tune 'Now thank we all our God'', arranged for organ postlude.
• '3 Hymn tune studies for the organ', with the inscription 'To Bob, with love and Christmas greetings from his musical father', 1949.
• 'Intermezzo Giocoso', 1950, with the inscription 'To Christine, with affectionate regards'.
• booklet containing the compositions 'Magnificat'/'Nunc Dimittis', with the inscription 'To Bob, with Easter greetings, 1961', 1961.
• 'Meditation for the organ', with the inscription 'For Bob with affectionate Christmas greetings 1954', 1954.
• 'Nunc Dimittis' for tenor solo, 1957.
• 'Nuptial suite for the pianoforte', with the inscription 'Written specifically for Bob and Christine (my musical son and daughter in law) on the occasion of their marriage - June 2nd 1957 and with love and affection', 1957. 
• booklet containing the compositions 'Prelude'/'Fugue in D Bach' arranged by Percy Brier.
• 'Prelude and Fugue in D minor' arranged from piano solo for organ, with the inscription 'To Bob, with the composer's affectionate regards Christmas 1948', 1948.
• 'Prelude and Fugue in E flat minor' arranged for 2 pianos, two copies, with the inscription 'To Christine to celebrate a happy reunion Christmas 1950', and 'To Bob at the conclusions of a memorable year 1950', 1950.
• 'Preludium'.
• 'Romance in E minor', 2 copies, to Christine and Robert Boughen, each accompanied by a poem about the recipient, and the inscription 'To Bob [or Christine], as a betrothal gift and in remembrance of a notable performance June 1st 1950'.
• 'Sonata-ballade for the pianoforte', with the inscription 'To Christine, for her birthday 2. 9.50 and a token of affection', 1950.
• 'Sonata in G minor for violin and piano', a piece written by Percy Brier 1921, then edited by Peter Roennfeldt 2013, performance CD included, accompanied by a letter from Peter Roennfeldt dated 2013.
• Untitled piece, written for and dedicated to Robert Boughen, 1949?

The compositions are accompanied by two letters and documents about teaching music. The bulk of the material is dated. Many compositions are signed and dated by Percy Brier.

Most of the musical compositions are original hand written manuscripts.

This item contains musical compositions by Colin Brumby titled:

• Antiphons for organ, 1961
• Assemblages for organ, [1984?].
• Concerts for organ and strings, 1994.
• Entradas, 1976.
• Four antiphons for organ, [1961?].
• 'The heretic : opera in 2 acts', with the inscription 'To Bob, in appreciation of your help in getting 'The Heretic' to the stage - as distinct from the stage!', 1999.
• 1 set of compositions for 'Improvisation for organ', 1981.
• 1 set of of compositions for 'Organ sonata', 1961-1999?
• 'Player chooses', 1972, commissioned by the Organ Institute of New South Wales, 1972.
• 'Three Christmas preludes' (for organ, manuals only), 1992.
• 'Three Easter Preludes' (for organ, manuals only), 1992.
• 'Toccata organ solo', with the inscription 'Commissioned by Paul Gunning in memory of Clive and Margaret Gunning', 1995?

Most of the material is dated. 

The musical compositions are a mixture of original hand written manuscripts, photocopies of hand written manuscripts and digitalised (not hand written) manuscripts.

This item contains a musical composition by Neil Colledge titled 'Rhythmotiv', for Richard Ham, 1977.

The musical composition is a photocopy of a hand written score.

This item contains a musical composition by Alice R. Consterdine titled 'Andante in E for the organ', 1913.

The musical composition is an original hand written manuscript.

This item contains a musical composition by Geoffrey Cox (G. Cox) titled 'Ein musikalischer imbiss von J.S. Bah-Bah', 1985.

The musical composition is a photocopy of hand written manuscript.

This item contains a musical composition by Robert Dalley-Scarlett titled 'Flow not so fast, ye fountains'. Inscribed with 'To Christine and Robert with best wishes from Robert Dalley-Scarlett 20.8.47'. Words by John Dowland.

The musical composition may be a photocopy of a hand written manuscript.

This item contains musical compositions by Archibald J. (Archie) Day titled:

• 'Carillon', with the inscription 'B.C.C. (Brisbane City Council) 22-10-75'.
• 'Fantasie', with the inscription 'Written for Gwendolyn Worfold'.
• Miniature Suite in B minor.

The musical compositions are a mixture of original hand written manuscripts and photocopies of hand written manuscripts.

The material is undated.

This item contains a musical composition by George Dreyfus AM titled 'Stant litore puppes for organ'. Inscribed with 'For Mr Robert Boughen with kind regards from George Dreyfus Melbourne 8 March 1987'.

The musical composition may be a photocopy of a hand written manuscript.

This item contains a booklet of musical compositions by Murray Fastier with 'Finale in style of Mulet's 'Tu es petra' (front)/'Carillon in style of Edouard Commette's 'Scherzo' (back). It contains the note 'To Robert Boughen from your admirer later Dr Murray Fastier 3-5-1910 - 18-4-1990 per his widow. Syla Fastier 1992...'

The musical composition is a spiral bound original hand written manuscript. It is also undated.

This item contains a musical composition by Horace Percy (H.P.) Finnis titled 'Preludium'.

The composition is undated.

The musical composition is an original hand written manuscript.

This item contains a musical composition by Richard Thomas Jefferies titled 'Australian Anthem', words by Brunton Stephens (1835-1902) and music by R.T. Jefferies written by Jefferies about 1861-1875. It has been published by Paling, Kaye & Jefferies, Queens Street, Brisbane, between 1876-1881.

'Anthem first performed in Brisbane about 1875 - in Melbourne 1876 and since then it has been sung in all states of the Commonwealth and broadcast from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane A.B.C. stations.' (from item).

The item is accompanied by a newspaper clipping attached to the score about a visit to Queensland by ex-King Peter Karadjordjevic of Yugoslavia and his family tree with the inscripion 'On October 5th 1960, ex-King Peter of Yugoslavia arrived in Brisbane - his great grandfather Alfred Duke of Edinburgh was a son of Queen Victoria - H.R.H. was a violin pupil of R.T. Jefferies.'

The composition is undated.

The musical composition is a digitalised (not hand written) manuscript.

This item contains musical compositions by Wesley (Wes) Jordon titled:

• 'Apparitions for the piano', 2002. The piece was written for Christina Boughen.
• Impressões musicais de Portugal, 2014.
• Suite for organ, 2002.

The musical compositions are digitalised (not hand written) manuscripts.

This item contains a musical composition by R. Keane titled 'Prelude + fugue for organ (after Frederick Delius)', 1971, two copies.

One of the copies is an original hand written manuscript, the other is a photocopy of a hand written manuscript.

This item contains musical compositions and arrangements by William Lovelock titled:

• 1 set of musical compositions for 'Brisbane Carillon', commissioned by Brisbane City Council, [1977?].
• 'Introduction and fugue for organ', for Robert Boughen, [1958?].
• 'Processional for organ', for Alan Moffat.
• 'Rhapsody for organ', for C. Daly Atkinson, 1975.
• 'Sinfonia concertante for organ & orchestra', with the inscription 'To Sir [indecipherable] Hinze & Robert Boughen  [indecipherable] artists and true friends', [1968?].
• Toccatina for pianoforte.
• Waltz 'Thousand and one nights' by Johann Strauss, arranged for two pianos by William Lovelock.

The musical compositions are a mixture of original hand written manuscripts and photocopies of hand written manuscripts.

This item contains a musical composition by Ronald McIver titled 'Introduction and allegro' (as a birthday tribute to Robert Boughen O.B.E.)'. It contains an inscription about his appreciation of Robert Boughen's performances and how this composition is a musical tribute in appreciation of Robert Boughen's playing (paraphrased).

The musical composition is probably a photocopy of a hand written score.
 

This item contains musical compositions by Richard Mills titled 'Hymnus and contrapunctus for organ and brass choir', [1971?]. It is accompanied by a letter written by Richard Mills to Robert Boughen asking him to correct the score, dated 1972.

The musical compositions are a mixture of reproduced original musical manuscripts and original hand written manuscripts.

This item contains musical compositions by A.E.H. (Arthur Ernest Howard) Nickson titled:

• Ave verum corpus, 1941.
• Tota pulchrae, about 1887-1954?

The musical manuscripts are a mixture of photocopies of original hand written manuscript and copies of digitalised (not hand written) scores.

This item contains a musical compositions by John A. Nixon titled:

• Fanfare for an occasion for organ, 1968-1988?
• 'A festive alleluia', 1977, with the inscription 'To Frank Pooler, also written to be performed by the choir of the Toowong Methodist Church'.
• A festive alleluia for chorus and organ, 1977.
• 'Four songs from Australian women poets', 1988, with the inscription 'Commissioned by Jones + Co, with assistance from the Performing Arts Board of the Australia Council.
• 'Hymn prelude on Infant Holy', 1980.
• 'Invitation to Mary : a song for soprano with piano accompaniment', 1987, music by John A. Nixon, words Máirtín Ó Direáin (1939-1979).
• 'Prayer for baritone and pianoforte', 1981, with the inscription "For Vicar Donald C Reusch - written with affection for a fine churchman and friend'.
• 'A voluntary to be be used on All Souls Day', 1968, 2 copies.

Most of the scores are dated.

The musical manuscripts are a mixture of original hand written manuscripts, photocopies of original hand written manuscripts and those that are not hand written (digitised).

This item contains a musical compositions by Noel J.B. Nickson titled:

• Invertible counterpoint, 1953.
• An English mass in honour of the inspiration and example of Pope John XXIII, 1965.
• Evening service in B minor for choir and organ.
• 'Evening service (revised)', accompanied by 2 letters.
• Out of you sleep arise and wake.
• 'Save us, o Christ', 1956, for All Saints' Choir, E. St Kilda, Melbourne.
• A short [undecipherable] setting of the Eucharist : Kyrie, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, 1988.
• 'Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis', 1956, accompanied by a letter dated 2004.

The compositions are a mixture of original hand written manuscripts, photocopies of hand written manuscripts and published material. Some are accompanied by notes. Some of the scores are undated.

The compositions are accompanied by various papers, some about Noel J.B. Nickson, some about A.E.H. Nickson. There is also correspondence and further sheet music. Some of the material are reproductions. The date range of this material spans about 1924-2005.

This item contains a booklet of musical compositions by Steven Nisbet OAM titled 'Sing a new descant : descants and reharmonisations for 34 well known hymns'. It is accompanied by a letter by Steven Nisbet to Robert Boughen dated 1988.

The musical compositions are photocopies of hand written scores.