Series 1: Glenn Murcutt correspondence and business papers, 1974-2002

MLMSS 10695

series

1974-2002

874624

6.56 metres of textual material (41 boxes)

BOX 1
1979-2000
Prospective commissions, projects in progress and miscellaneous matters.
Correspondence file concerning prospective commission for residence at Queensland, 1994-1995, alterations to residence at Price Albert Parade Newport, NSW, 1996; prospective commission at Scotland Island, NSW, 1987-1993; sketches concerning residence at Darga, Victoria, 2000. University of Pennsylvania, being correspondence concerning Murcutt teaching at the University, 1993-1999; prospective commission for residence at Balmoral, NSW, 1996; concerning prospective commission at Berowra, 1996, date unknown; 'Cunningham Restaurant', being correspondence concerning prospective commission, 1995; being correspondence concerning alterations to Hopetoun Ave, Mosman, NSW, 1994; correspondence and papers concerning new residence at Norton Summit, South Australia,1995. New Zealand concerning prospective commission, 1997; being correspondence concerning prospective commission, 1994; 'Krollig, SA', being correspondence concerning prospective commission, 1999; Macleay Community FM Radio, 1997; prospective commission at Georges River, Sydney, 1995-1996; Staff Club University of Newcastle, 1997; 'Done Office', 1992; R & G Dunstan, 1993; alterations to house at Hunters Hill, NSW, 1994; 'Stuart Craft Centre', 1997 ; 'Cairns', 1993; proposed alterations to residence at Lumsden St., Cammeray, 1983; correspondence with David Hodgson concerning low cost housing design project, 1983; 'Palmerston Northern Territory', 1982; 'Dukats', 1981-1984; 'Burnam Burnam', 1986; 'Grounds', concerning prospective commission 1991; Miscellaneous correspondence, 1982-1996 2000 public Place Competition for the Parliamentary Zone for which Glenn Murcutt was a member of the jury panel.

BOX 2
1985-2002 Correspondence files, mainly concerning
prospective commissions and projects in progress. Correspondents include Coonabarabran Bicentennial Committee, 1985. 1994-1995 Indemnity insurance 1986-1994, American Institute of Architects 1996 'Liberman and Reti', signed pencil drawings 1992 Letters of congratulations received, 1989-2002 Letters and papers concerning papers, articles, and publications about Glenn Murcutt

BOX 3 [RESTRICTED]
1981-1994
Papers concerning new residence at 48 Warrimoo Ave., St. Ives, NSW. 1981-1982. Papers concerning new residence at Bingara, 1987-1994. Papers concerning new residence at St. Andrews, Victoria. 1985-1990 New residence at 5 Kilminster Lane, Paddington, 1983-1986. 'Benelong's Haven' Papers concerning new buildings at Bennelong's Haven, Kinchella, Kempsey, NSW 1987-1988 'North Solomons University Centre Bougainville' 1985-1990 New residence at Florida Rd., Palm Beach, NSW

BOX 4 [RESTRICTED]
1974-1987
Papers concerning alterations and additions to residence at Longueville, NSW 1977-1984. New residence at Woollahra 1974-1982. New residence at Edward 5 St., Balmain 1978-1986. Alterations and additions to residence at 76 Woolwich Rd., Hunters Hill, NSW. 1979-1980, new residence at 92-94 Wolseley Rd. Point Piper, NSW. 1979-1980, 34 Hopetoun Ave., Mosman, NSW 1980-1983, alterations and additions to residence at 40 Woolwich Rd., Hunters Hill, NSW 1985, job at 5 Hill St. Kempsey 1983-1987, alterations and additions to residence at 63 Hopetoun Ave., Vaucluse, 1985-1986, job at Bong Bong Rd., Berry, NSW 1981-1982, new residence at Werrina Pde., Toowoon Bay, NSW 1977-1981 'Callaway', alterations and additions to residence at 35 Rangers Rod., Momsan, NSW

BOX 5 [RESTRICTED]
1977-1994 'Hornery' Papers and plans concerning new residence at Lindsay Close, Pymble, NSW 1977-1981. 'New Museum and Tourist Information Office, South Kempsey Park, Pacific Highway, Kempsey'. Specifications and plans 1979 'Lindley' , alterations and additions to residence at Avenue Rd., Mosman, NSW 1981-1994 'Done', alterations at Fairfax Rd, Mosman, NSW, 1981-1983, new residence at Hopetoun Ave., Mosman, NSW, 1989-1994 1982-1983 'Curtis', alterations and additions to residence at Shellbank Ave., Cremorne, NSW 1985 'Finlay', alterations and additions to residence at Victoria Rd., Bellevue Hill, NSW 1982 'Bowling Club', alterations and additions to Kempsey Heights Grand United Bowling Club 1982-1985, new residence at Coonawarra Rd., Terrey Hills, NSW 1982 'Berowra Waters Inn', alterations and additions 7 1980, proposed development at Vernon St. Balmain, NSW 1981, concerning new residence at Wolseley Rd. Point Piper, NSW 1979 'Marsh Freedman Associates' Plans and sketches concerning alterations and additions to residence at 1/29 Bourke St., East Sydney, NSW 1983, plans for new residence at Halcrow Rd., Glenorie, NSW. 1981 Papers concerning alterations and additions to residence at Shellcove Rd., Neutral Bay. 1982 Alterations and additions to residence at Nelson St., Gordon, NSW

BOX 6 [RESTRICTED]
1980 -2002
Papers concerning alterations to residence at Bertha Rd., Cremorne, NSW, 1980. Papers concerning alterations to residence at 10 Blaxland Rd. Bellevue Hill, NSW, 1985-1988 Papers and notebook concerning new residence at Kangaloon Rd., Kangaloon, NSW, 1995-2002.

BOX 7 [RESTRICTED]
1974-2002 1986- 1989
'Broken Hill' Box? Papers concerning Mining and Mineral Museum at Broken Hill, NSW, including notebook

BOX 8 [RESTRICTED]
1980-1993
New residence at Sutherland Crescent, Darling Point, NSW 1980- 1988 'Museum - Kempsey'. Alterations and additions to Museum at South Kempsey Park 1989-1993. New residence at Old South Rd., Bowral 1983-1988 'Carson'. Alterations and additions to residence at Jersey Rd., Woollahra, NSW

BOX 9 [RESTRICTED]
1984-1990
Papers concerning alterations and additions to residence, 'Raheen', Kew, Victoria. Project undertaken in conjunction with Bates, Smart & Mccutcheon, Architects, Melbourne

BOX 10 [RESTRICTED]
1981-1999
Papers and notebook concerning new residence, 'Roeta', Hillston, NSW 1981-1987. Papers concerning projects undertaken at Kiama, Jamberoo and Unanderra, NSW 1990-1993 Yirrkala Community. Papers concerning community housing project for the Yirrkala Community, NT 1995-1998. Papers concerning residence at Old South Head Rd., Braidwood, including notebook 1996-1999. Papers, sketches, specifications, receipts and invoices for new residence at Kangaroo Valley

BOX 11 [RESTRICTED]
1982-1997
Papers concerning new residence at Mirrabooka St., Bilgola Plateau. 1988-1990. Alterations and additions to residence at Kirkoswald St., Mosman, NSW 1982-1984 'Sandakan'. New residence at Hallidays Point, NSW 1987-1997. Alterations & additions to residence at Sutherland St., Paddington, NSW

BOX 12 [RESTRICTED]
1986-1989 'Broken Hill'
Papers concerning Mining and Mineral Museum at Broken Hill, NSW, including notebook

BOX13 [RESTRICTED]
1994- 2000 'Ruth and Doug Murcutt', Papers concerning new residence at Woodside, South Australia.

BOX 14 [RESTRICTED]
1978-2003
Papers concerning residence at Moama, NSW 1986. Papers concerning new residence at Queens Park Rd., Waverly, NSW 1978-198 2 'Nicholas' Box 14 Papers concerning alterations and additions to residence at Edgecliff Rd., Woollahra, NSW and specifications to new residence at Mt. Irvine. 1993-1995 Papers concerning new residence at Gum Tree Glade, Norton Summit, South Australia 1990 Papers concerning new residence at Govetts Leap Rd., Blackheath, NSW 1982-1984 Papers concerning new residence at 96 Rowan Crescent, Merewether, 1983 Papers concerning alterations and additions at Fairy Bower Road, Manly, NSW 1981-198 2 Papers concerning alterations and additions to residence at Balfour St. Greenwich, NSW 2000- 2003 Papers concerning new residence at Free Selectors Rd., Foxground, NSW

BOX 15 [RESTRICTED]
1986-1993
Papers concerning alterations and additions to residence at John St., Woollahra 1986-1993 being file concerning residence at Mt Wilson, NSW. Papers, correspondence including original letter commissioning Murcutt, sketch plans and specifications, correspondence with Council and correspondence with tradesmen during building of house, and notebook.

BOX 16 [RESTRICTED]
1980-1988
Papers concerning new residence at Treatts Rd., Lindfield, NSW 1980-1985 Papers concerning new restaurant at Terrey Hills, NSW 1985-1988 Papers concerning new residence at Thomson Ave., Springwood, NSW for 1985-1987 Wollongong Herbarium & Visitors Centre Box 16 1982-1985 Sacred Heart Parish, Mona Vale, NSW Papers concerning new Parish Centre

BOX 17 [RESTRICTED]
1979-1981

BOX 18 [RESTRICTED]
1990-1994
Kakadu National Park New Visitors Information Centre and Headquarters Building Papers concerning project undertaken in conjunction with Troppo Architects Pty Ltd, NT

BOX 20 [RESTRICTED]
1975-1994
Client account files, mainly concerning professional fees and financial arrangements for jobs. Files include Alice Springs,1993; Sydney City Council, 1993-1994; 1979-1985 Client account files, mainly concerning professional fees and financial arrangements for jobs. Files include Catholic Church, Mona Vale, 1982

BOX 21 [RESTRICTED]
1976-1993 Contracts (27), being contract between Box 21 owner and builder, signed by owner, builder and by Glenn Murcutt. Some contracts include signed architectural plans, specifications, and correspondence.

BOX 22 [RESTRICTED]
1983-2002
Contract (1) manuscript, 1998-2002 'Touch This Earth Lightly', being proof manuscript with alterations and annotations in Glenn Murcutt's hand with changes required by him prior to publication of book written by Philip Drew from oral history interviews given by Murcutt; together with correspondence concerning manuscript and alterations. 2002 'Glenn Murcutt: A singular architectural practice', by Haig Beck and Jackie Cooper, being page proofs 1992-2001 1992-1995. Speeches 1983-1984 Papers concerning summary of time and costs

BOX 23
1992-2001
Papers and correspondence concerning visiting positions in universities in Australia and overseas. Includes: Denmark, 1999; Montana State University, 1999; Australian National University, Canberra, 1998; Papua New Guinea, 1992-1993, 1997-1998; United States of America, 1994, 1999-2000; New York, 1987; University of Virginia, 1999-2000; University of Texas, 1990-1997; Aga Khan Award for Architecture - Award Panel, 2000-2001; Germany, 1995-1996

BOX 24
Plans and Drawings, 1975-1993
Pencil drawings and notes relating to project at Stirling, SA 1980-1981 Miscellaneous pencil drawings and notes 1975, Miscellaneous plans

BOX 25
Notebooks, 1974-1998
83 small spiral bound notebooks used by Murcutt for each job. There is a separate notebook for each job and the client's name is on the outside. The notebooks record dates and times of site meetings, notes taken at meetings, pencil drawings done onsite and other information. Other notebooks are in Client Files.
4 Telephone message books, 1987-1988, recording detailed telephone messages and telephone calls from clients

BOX 26
Newscuttings and Articles, ca.1980-1996
Newscuttings, Journal and magazine articles about Glenn Murcutt from local and overseas newspapers and journals.

BOX 27
Newscuttings and Articles, ca.1980-1996
Newscuttings, Journal and magazine articles about Glenn Murcutt from local and overseas newspapers and journals

An additional 14 boxes contain publications containing articles relating to Glenn Murcutt (Boxes 1-6 and Boxes 1-8)

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