The Library has manuscript collections for various composers , performers , theatre companies and stage entrepreneurs. They include Margaret Sutherland, Don Banks, Larry Sitsky, John Antill , George Dreyfus and Chris Neal. Collections may consist of both compositions and personal papers such as diaries and letters. The National Film and Sound Archive also acquires manuscript collections of performers, while the Australian Archives has collections of copyright records. Access Manuscript collections are listed in the catalogue.
All manuscripts are available in the Manuscript Reading Room .
Inquiries relating to collections not listed in the catalogue should be made directly to that Reading Room. Guides and Indexes Guides to individual collections are available in the Manuscript Reading Room. Main Reading Room RF Microfiche . Australian historic records register . Main Reading Room RF Microfiche .