GUIDE to the DIANNE GALOFARO ARCHIVE in the POWERHOUSE MUSEUM Paul Wilson 2008
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GUIDE TO THE DIANNE GALOFARO ARCHIVE IN THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM Paul Wilson 2008 CONTENTS Series List Series Descriptions and Item Lists COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES LIST Creator: Galofaro, Dianne Reg. Number Series Title Date 2000/127/1-1 Scrapbooks 1964-1966 2000/127/1-2 Clippings 1964-1996 2000/127/1-3 'The Beatles Monthly Book' 1964-1968 2000/127/1-4 Books 1964-1965 2000/127/1-5 'Life' Magazine 1967 - 1995 2000/127/1-6 Posters c 1966 2000/127/1-7 Concert programs 1967 COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION Registration Number: 2000/127/1-1 Creators: Galofaro, Dianne Series Title: Scrapbooks Date Range: 1964-1966 Physical Characteristics: Press and magazine clippings pasted into two scrapbooks. Description: Scrapbooks, The Beatles, cardboard/paper/metal, compiled by Dianne Galofaro, Longueville, New South Wales, Australia, 1964 - 1966 Two scrapbooks devoted to The Beatles compiled from press and magazine clippings. An annotation towards the front of the first scrapbook states that it was 'Begun June 1964' at precisely the time The Beatles made their tour of Australia and 'Beatlemania' was at its most intense. Both scrapbooks have been carefully assembled and lovingly preserved. There are also some loose press and magazine clippings placed towards the end of both scrapbooks. Arrangement: Chronological Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.37 m Box Number: 1 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST Series Title: Scrapbooks Item Number Item Title Box 2000/127/1-1/1 Scrapbook, The Beatles, cardboard/paper/metal, compiled by 1 Dianne Galofaro, Longueville, New South Wales, Australia, 1964 - 1965 Scrapbook devoted to The Beatles compiled from press and magazine clippings. This scrapbook has been created by sticking three individual scrapbooks together. The top scrapbook in this grouping is entitled 'The Beatles Scrap Book' and was specially printed for young fans of the band. The front cover features individual illustrations in colour of the four members of the band - Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon - wearing their stage outfits. An annotation towards the front of the scrapbook states that it was 'Begun June 1964' at precisely the time The Beatles made their tour of Australia and 'Beatlemania' was at its most intense. 2000/127/1-1/2 Scrapbook, The Beatles, cardboard/paper/metal, compiled by 1 Dianne Galofaro, Longueville, New South Wales, Australia, 1965 - 1966 Scrapbook devoted to The Beatles compiled from press and magazine clippings. This scrapbook was made using a Spirax notebook which on the front cover has a group photograph in colour of The Beatles standing in the doorway of a house. COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION Registration Number: 2000/127/1-2 Creators: Galofaro, Dianne Series Title: Clippings Date Range: 1964-1996 Physical Characteristics: Loose clippings from newspapers and magazines placed in three paper bags and one plastic sleeve. Description: Clippings, The Beatles and other performers, Dianne Galofaro, Longueville, New South Wales, Australia, 1964 - 1996 Press and magazine clippings primarily concerning The Beatles although there are also a small number of clippings referring to other popular artists of the period such as the Bee Gees, Roy Orbison and The Easybeats. The clippings have been grouped within three paper bags and one polyester sleeve. Most of the clippings are from the mid 1960s and are dated but the publications from which they were clipped are usually not identified. Arrangement: Chronological Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.06 m Box Number: 2 COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION Registration Number: 2000/127/1-3 Creators: Galofaro, Dianne Beat Publications Ltd Series Title: 'The Beatles Monthly Book' Date Range: 1964-1968 Physical Characteristics: Stapled paper magazines. Description: Magazines, 'The Beatles Monthly Book', London, Beat Publications Ltd, December 1964 - June 1968 Imperfect run of 'The Beatles Monthly Book', also known as 'The Beatles Book', a fan magazine devoted to The Beatles which was produced by the publisher Sean O'Mahony of Beat Publications Ltd between August 1963 and December 1969. 'The Beatles Monthly Book' was supported by The Beatles management with regular items appearing from the band's press officer, Tony Barrow, writing under his middle names of 'Frederick James', and from their road managers, Neil Aspinall and Mal Evans. Each issue was extensively illustrated with black and white photographs taken by the magazine's photographer Leslie Bryce and with caricatures of band members by the artist Bob Gibson. Regular features in the magazine included an editorial by Sean O'Mahony writing under the pseudonym Johnny Dean, the monthly newsletter of The Official Beatles Fan Club, interviews with members of the band, song lyrics, details about 'Beatle Pen Pals', fan letters, and insights into the history of the band and their current activities. The publication was revived by Sean O'Mahony in May 1976 and between then and September 1982 he republished all 77 original issues. After that the magazine continued with original content but finally ceased publication in January 2003. Arrangement: Chronological Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.05 m Box Number: 2 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST Series Title: 'The Beatles Monthly Book' Item Number Item Title Box 2000/127/1-3/1 Magazine, 'The Beatles Monthly Book', no. 17, London, Beat 2 Publications Ltd, December 1964 Christmas 1964 edition of 'The Beatles Monthly Book'. It features an editorial by the publisher Sean O'Mahony writing under the pseudonym Johnny Dean; the December 1964 newsletter of The Official Beatles Fan Club; a Christmas greeting card in the form of a cartoon drawn by the artist Bob Gibson and signed by The Beatles entitled 'A HAPPY CRIMBLE and a VERY GOOD NEW YEAR'; an article with numerous photographs by The Beatles' Road Manager Neil Aspinall writing under the pseudonym Billy Shepherd entitled 'The Faces of George'; an advertisement for the band's album, 'Beatles for Sale'; a photographic feature entitled, 'On Stage Pix'; an article by Diana Vero entitled 'Outspoken but Charming: A personal look at the The Beatles'; a selection of letters written by fans of the band entitled 'Letters from Beatle People'; a regular feature in the magazine written by Billy Shepherd [Neil Aspinall] and Johnny Dean [Sean O'Mahony] entitled 'Behind the Spotlight'; the lyrics for the song 'If I Fell' which was 'This Month's Beatle Song'; the names, addresses and often the ages of 'Beatle Pen Pals'; an advertisement for the December 1964 issue of 'Beat Instrumental'; 'Beatle News'; an advertisement for the book, 'The True Story of The Beatles'; and an advertisement for back issues of 'The Beatles Monthly Book'. There are also numerous photographs by the magazine's photographer, Leslie Bryce, with photographs of all four members of the band on the front cover. Item Number Item Title Box 2000/127/1-3/2 Magazine, 'The Beatles Monthly Book', no. 20, London, Beat 2 Publications Ltd, March 1965 March 1965 edition of 'The Beatles Monthly Book'. It features an editorial by the publisher Sean O'Mahony writing under the pseudonym Johnny Dean; the March 1965 newsletter of The Official Beatles Fan Club; an interview with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr under the title 'Beatles Talk' by Tony Barrow, the band's Press Officer, writing under his middle names of 'Frederick James'; an advertisement for a souvenir programme for 'Another Beatles Christmas Show'; a 'Complete List of Overseas Fan Clubs'; an illustration by the artist Bob Gibson of John Lennon in ski gear on the slopes of St Moritz in January 1965; the names, addresses and often the ages of 'Beatle Pen Pals'; an advertisement for the book, 'The True Story of The Beatles'; a selection of letters written by fans of the band entitled 'Letters from Beatle People'; an article with numerous photographs by The Beatles' Road Manager Neil Aspinall writing under the pseudonym Billy Shepherd entitled 'The Faces of Ringo'; a regular feature in the magazine written by Billy Shepherd [Neil Aspinall] and Johnny Dean [Sean O'Mahony] entitled 'Behind the Spotlight'; the lyrics for 'Things We Said Today' which was 'This Month's Beatle Song'; and 'Beatle News'. There are also numerous photographs by the magazine's photographer, Leslie Bryce, with photographs of George Harrison and Ringo Starr on the front cover. 2000/127/1-3/3 Magazine, 'The Beatles Monthly Book', no. 23, London, Beat 2 Publications Ltd, June 1965 June 1965 edition of 'The Beatles Monthly Book'. It features an editorial by the publisher Sean O'Mahony writing under the pseudonym Johnny Dean; the June 1965 newsletter of The Official Beatles Fan Club and a list with names and addresses of the fan club's area secretaries; an interview with Paul McCartney and John Lennon under the title 'Beatles Talk' by Tony Barrow, the band's Press Officer, writing under his middle names of 'Frederick James'; an advertisement for the book, 'The True Story of The Beatles'; an article by Norman Smith entitled 'Balancing the Beatles'; an article by Pete Goodman entitled 'This should have you in stitches'; a selection of letters from fans of the band entitled 'Letters from Beatle People'; a regular feature in the magazine written by Billy Shepherd [Neil Aspinall] and Johnny Dean [Sean O'Mahony] entitled 'Behind the Spotlight'; the names, addresses and often the ages of 'Beatle Pen Pals'; the lyrics for the song 'Tell Me Why' which was 'This Month's Beatle Song'; and 'Beatle News'. There are also numerous photographs by the magazine's photographer, Leslie Bryce, with a