Jiří Tancibudek (1921-2004)
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Series 2: Correspondence

1.2 metres

2.1 Letters from family and colleagues

Czech correspondence

• Letters, photographs, postcards, concert programs from Czechoslovakia 1943-45, 1975, 1977 (all in Czech)
• Dopisy od taty [letters from father] 1948-49, 1950s, 1960, 1963
• From Borek Zofka 19/2/1950
• Dopisy od taty a Hanky(?) [letters from father and Hana Tancibudková] early 1960s
• From Táta and Liduska 1962, 1966/67
• From father and family 1968
• Letters from Táta, Liduska and Hanky 1960s-1970s (including notice of death of Jiří’s father)
• letters from colleagues, including ? Velda (CSSR), Vladimír Černý (Vienna),M. Bayerorá (Breslav), Jaroslav Trnka (Paris), O.F. Korte (Buenos Aires), Karel Husa (Cornell University), J Degen (Sweden), Jan Mikes (Brevnov), Srandicky, 1964-1981
• Correspondence with Václav Riedlbauch re? Ivan Medek 2003
• Correspondence with Tynska galerie, Czech Republic 2003

Correspondence in English 1951-58

• form letter from American Consulate General, Sydney, to Jiří re his informal application for an immigration visa for permanent residence 2/5/1951
• letter from Registrar of NSW Dept of Education 31/1/1952 informing Jiří of additional salary payment, conditional on his not being a member of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and fulfilling teaching requirements at the Newcastle Branch Conservatorium of Music
• Letter from Mills Music, Inc., NY 3/3/1952 re supply of music for Concerto Da Camera for Oboe and String Orchestra
• letter from Young Men’s Hebrew Association of Australia inviting Jiří to perform at their concert 13/6/1952
• letter from Elsie Bartlett confirming Jiří’s engagement at the Longueville-Northwood Music Club 22/6/1952
• letter from Boosey & Hawkes, Sydney, advising of supply of reduction of work for Oboe and Piano for Divertimento on Themes of Gluck by Arthur Benjamin, as requested by Lady Barbirollo, 3/11/1952
• letter from Lady Butters, Chairman of Young Women’s Christian Association of Australia, requesting Jiří perform at a Musicale to raise funds for the assimilation of migrants, 26/2/1953
• letter from Bernard Heinze 12/5/1953 congratulating Jiří on his post as Leader of the Victorian Symphony Orchestra (photocopy)
• 2 letters from G. Manton-Hall of Earlwood confirming Vera and Jiří’s tour of the Riverina (Leeton, Griffith, Narrandera, Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra), with travel and contact details, 19/3/1954
• letter from Theo Salzman of Pittsburgh, 30/10/1955, re lack of work for oboists in the United States
• letter from Jeanne Susskind, 13/12/1955 re opportunities for Jiří in Toronto
• letter from Haydn Lyons, Reedmaker in London, re Jiří’s order of reeds
• 2 letters from Colin Budgen(?), Council of Adult Education, 3/9/1956 and 4/10/1956 making arrangements for recital at Summer School at Albury
• 2 letters from Geoffrey Allen, The Recording Society of Australasia, 4/10/1956 and 14/7/1958, re making records of the Smetana Quartet and a Mozart piece, and later pieces by Holford and Handel, in association with John Champ
• Letter from Josef Krips, conductor of Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 17/2/1957 declining Tancibudek’s offer to appear as soloist 1957/58
• Christmas greetings postcard from Lėon Goossens 1957
• letter from Franz Holford, 21/5/1958, re controversy with Margaret Clark and the ABC, and inviting Jiří to write an article for The Canon on his travels
• letter from Mirrie Hill (composer), 30/11/1958 asking that Jiří broadcast her ‘Abinu Malkenu’

Letters from Ruth Alexander and John Bishop re Music Camps etc 1952-61

• from Ruth Alexander 24/10/1952 inviting Jiří to tutor at the 1953 Music Camp; 19/6/1957 inviting Jiří to be a member of the National Music Camp Association; 16/9/1959 urging Jiří to have a rest from performing, and inviting him to the second week of Music Camp; and 7/7/1961 in appreciation of Jiří’s greatness
• from Professor John Bishop, 18/3/1953, thanking Jiří and Vera for their attendance at the Geelong Grammar School Music Camp, asking for help in obtaining an oboe for Kathryn Schramm, and enquiring about Jiří doing a recital in the middle of the year in Adelaide; also 20/1/1961 appreciating Jiří’s association with the Music Camp

Correspondence with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1953-61, re Jiří’s position with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra, salary and allowances, sick leave certificates, performance of the Martinů Concerto and other performances:

• includes letter from Clif Bradshaw to Tom Wightman (bassoonist), 24/4/1953, on Tancibudek joining the Victorian Symphony Orchestra (photocopy and transcript)

Correspondence re Jiří’s trip to America sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, includes the application and letter of introduction, funding arrangements, invitation from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Jiří’s report to Carnegie Corporation, 1957

Correspondence re offer from the State Conservatorium of Music, NSW, re offer to engage Jiří as teacher of oboe, August-September 1957

Three letters in German from Walter Schulthess of Konzertgesellschaft Zürich, 3/6-18/8/1958, attempting to arrange a concert engagement.

Correspondence in English 1960-67:

• letter from Ernest Llewellyn, 7/10/1960, advising Jiří on approaching ABC to transfer to Sydney (Jiří had heard that the 1st Oboe Ian Wilson had resigned from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
• letter from the Musicians’ Union of Australia 25/1/1961, thanking Jiří for upholding Union principles in refusing to take the place of the principal oboist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
• letter from A.E. Floyd thanking Jiří for a record 13/10/1960
• letter from P.J. Bothma of Suid-Afrikaanse Uitsaaikorporasie, 25/11/1960, re Jiří’s inability to become a member of the S.A.B.C. and the lack of recital tour opportunities
• Letters from Georges Tzipine, 1960-61, mostly from Paris re tuning of oboe
• letter from Sir Bernard Heinze, 13/11/1962, written on hearing of Jiří’s resignation from the Victorian Symphony Orchestra and offering possible engagement with the NSW State Conservatorium of Music
• letter from Ross and Ruth Nye, Guilford ca 1963
• Correspondence with John Bishop inviting Jiří to appear in the Adelaide Festival of Arts August 1963
• Tancibudek’s reference for Vladimir Kubat as teacher of french horn, University of Adelaide, October 1964
• letter from Jack Shepherd, Wihelmshaven, January 1966 re his visit with Hana in Czechoslovakia etc
• Letter from Norman Weiner, Murrumbeena, 9/7/1967

Correspondence with the University of Adelaide re appointment of Jiří as teacher of oboe, August 1963-June 1964, including conditions, superannuation and appearing in chamber concerts

Correspondence in English, German and Czech re Jiří seeking concerts and engagements for his 1964 American and Canadian tour, 1963-64, titled ‘CESTA 1964’ (2 folders):

• includes letters from the Hopkins Centre at Dartmouth College, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Edmonton and Halifax Symphony Societies, Jack Hutchen, Cornell University (with schedule for visit), Radio Eireann, Evelin Rothwell, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Moore’s Music Centre (Perth W.A.), Australian Broadcasting Commission, Finnish Broadcasting Company, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Hessischer Rundfunk, Sveriges Radio, Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Konzertgeschellschaft Zurich, Honolulu Symphony Orchestra etc

Correspondence (in English) re performance arrangements for Jiří and the Adelaide University Woodwind Quintet 1964-65

Hošek correspondence 1967-2003 (2 folders)

• Correspondence with M. Hošek re dissertation. Includes letters to libraries and publishers re Jiří’s bibliography and acquisitions 1967-77 (Hošek was principal oboist of the opera orchestra at Olomouc and Professor of Oboe at the Conservatory at Kromĕříž, and compiler of 2 bibliographies of oboe music)
• Additional Hošek correspondence, 1976-81, 1996, 1998, 2000-2001, 2003. Includes copy of interview with Miroslav Hošek by Marlen Vavrikova (in English), article in Czech on Tancibudek from Hošek’s Oboen Bibliographie(?), and two collections of popular recorder music

Correspondence in English 1973, 1976, 1977, 1980

• Form letter re-formation of the University of Adelaide Chamber Orchestra, 4/7/1973, signed David Galliver
  Letters to his daughters 1974
• draft of a personal letter from Tancibudek to the Editor of the Advertiser complaining about the criticism of the University of Adelaide Chamber Orchestra concert 12/7/1977 by G.W.B. which was published in some copies of the newspaper
• Postcard from Geraldine, Venice 5/10/1980

Correspondence with James Brody (University of Colorado) re Martinů concerto, 1990

Correspondence with ABC and others re production of CDs 1997-2001

Correspondence in English 2001-4

• Correspondence with Dr Landers re eye operation 2001
• Letter from Jindrich Feld, in Czech 1 December 2003
• Tancibudek to Wolfram 7/6/2003
• Tancibudek to Jeff [Jeffrey Crellin?] undated, re sending of CD recording and suggestions for conducting activities
• Letter to David Wooley, 29/12/2003 reflecting on MSO tours of Victoria, and Jiří’s remastering of his early recordings
• Correspondence with Robert Patterson, Head of ABC Classics re CD 2003-4
• Letter from Louisa Caldicott, December 2004

Vera Tancibudek and others correspondence (Czech and English) 2005-13

2.2 Chronological sequence of letters and answered, arranged chronologically in folders and envelopes by Tancibudek 90 cm.

1960 (carbon copies of letters)
Correspondence in English with the Australian Broadcasting Commission 1960-1964

• letter from Dr Nicolai Malko, Musical Director of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, re best oboe players in the US, and oboist Mr Muller at Michigan University 11/9/1957
• letter to Felix re ‘article’ by Felix in The Age (14/9/1960) about a concert with Jiri’s performance of the Kramar Oboe Concerto 18/9/1960
• letter to Mr Ernest Llewellyn, Concertmaster, SSO responding to an invitation to join the Sydney symphony Orchestra 30/9/1960
• letter to Dr Malko re consideration of a possible move from the Victorian Orchestra to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra  7/11/1960
• letter to Dr Malko re his declining an offer to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra  20/11/1960
• single page, ? letter – re lack of interest in ‘serious music’ of the Victorian public and politicians, and marketing
• letter to Mr Joseph Post, Acting Director of Music, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney re programming performance of the Strauss Oboe Concerto and playing conditions.  Also advises of an invitation to play in Canada, the US and  Germany in 1964 (2 copies) 28/7/1963
• letter from Joseph Post, Acting Director of Music, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney in reply to letter from Jiri 28/8/1963 re programming performance of the Strauss Oboe Concerto and playing conditions
• letter to the Manager, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney applying of leave of absence early 1964 to perform concerti in Canada, the US and  Europe 21/8/1963
• letter to Mr Joseph Post, Acting Director of Music, Australian Broadcasting Commission re distress at Mr Tzipine’s cancellation and re-instatement of a performance of the Strauss Oboe Concerto. Jiri declined to play the concerto with Mr Tzipine conducting. (2 copies) 2/9/1963
• hand-written letter from Joseph Post, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney re Jiri’s letter of 2/9/1963 indicating a review of the Melbourne season did not allow an alternative concert for the Strauss Concerto 9/9/1963
• letter 27/12/1963 to Mr L Phillips, Staff Office, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney with memo re superannuation contributions 11/12/1963
• letter 21/1/1964 to the Manager, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Melbourne  resigning from the role of principal oboe layer of the VSO effective 31/3/1964 
• letter to the Manager, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Melbourne detailing reasons for his resignation form the Victorian Symphony Orchestra
• letter from Cath (CE) re plan for PhD studies with  proposal ”Aesthetics of Oboe Playing” and planned phases of research 23/3/1970

Czech correspondence

• letters in Czech from father (tata a Hanky(?)) and others  1964-1965

Correspondence from and relating to Vladimir Nedbalek (cellist) 1966 -1967

• letters in Czech from Vladimir Nedbalek in Munich  Various dates 1966.
• letter in English from Tancibudek to John ? ABC regarding possible work for Vladimir Nedbalek in Sydney or Melbourne
• in Czech from Vladimir Nedbalek in Munich 18/04/1967
• Telegram in English from Vladimir Nedbalek in Munich “FINALLY COMING DEPATURE 27 APRIL GREETINGS VLADIMIR” 24/094/1967
• letter from John ?, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney indicating that he will follow up the letter regarding Vladimir Nedbalek with Mr Van Otterloo

Czech and English correspondence 1966

• letters in Czech from friends 1966
• letters in English from friends / acquaintances 1966
• foreign currency transfers to family members (and friend ?) in Czechoslovakia

Correspondence in English with the Australian Broadcasting Commission and others  1966

• personal letter in Czech from composer Mr Karel B Jirak, Chicago 3/2/1966 with a letter to Independent Music Publishers Inc, New York regarding Jiri Tancibudek’s purchase of a score for Jirak’s Quintet op.34 for Flure, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and French Horn.
• letter in reply from Regina Ridge, Musica Viva Society of Australia regarding Jiri Tancibeduk’s disappointment with the Musica Viva Prospectus and encouraging him to be patient with respect to finding him a place in their concert programme  11/2/1966
• two letters from KW Bartlett at B. Schott’s Sohne, Mainz regarding the loan of a score for No. 10 Karel Husa Fantasies for Orchestra  7/12/1965 and 3/3/1966
• letter to KW Bartlett at B. Schott’s Sohne, Mainz stating that the score for No. 10 Karel Husa Fantasies for Orchestra is with Sir Bernard Heinze, Director, NSW State Conservatorium  8/3/1966
• letter from composer Mr Don Wilson, Philadelphia thanking Jiri Tancibudek for performance of his Suite in Threes and Sevens at Cornell University in 1965, and describing notation of the work and his decision to defer seeking publication of the work  15/3/1966
• letter from Mr Ken Hince regarding “misunderstandings” of an article about the Perth Conservatorium published in The Australian newspaper and subsequent article  18/5/1966
• letter in German from Barenreiter-Verlag publisher asking for the return of a piano excerpt  of the Eder Konzert fur Oboe provided in 1963 at the instigation of Professor Eder
• two letters from LH Dalziel, Secretary, Australian Music Examinations Board re. examinations of flute candidates  18/8/1966  14/9/1966
• letter from Robert Miller, Conductor, Training Orchestra, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney seeking Jiri Tancibudek’s support in recruiting student applicants for the Training Orchestra  19/8/1966
• copy of reply to Robert Miller, Conductor, Training Orchestra, Australian Broadcasting Commission  26/8/1966 regrettably advising he is unable to recommend any current students
• letter from Karel Husa, Cornell University seeking suggestions regarding potential work for Czech oboeist Jindrich Degen, Goteburg  19/9/1966
• letter with three copies of resume, including repertoire, from baritone, Brian Hansford, Victoria enquiring about recitals with the Elder Conservatorium  20/9/1966
• letter from Professor Peter Platt, University of Otago, Dunedin, NZ regarding the chamber Music Federation’s programming and Jiri Tancibudek’s interest in playing Douglas Lilburn’s Woodwind Quintet and providing contact information for Lilburn at Victoria University, Wellington, NZ  7/11/1966
• personal letter from Judy ?, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Australian Broadcasting Commission which includes discussion of potential concert engagement  11/11/1966
• letter from Judy ?, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Australian Broadcasting Commission re. Jiri Tancibudek’s interest in travelling to Canada with the orchestra in June 1967  6/12/1966

Correspondence in Czech 1967

• letters in Czech from friends 1967
• three letters from Jindrich Degen in Goteborg  14/2/1967 9/4/1967 6/7/1967
• letter from the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences in America, Inc inviting / offering an entry in Who’s Who from Czechoslovakia.   c. 20/7/1967
• letter from Iljo Husnik c. 3/7/1967 with reply from Jiri Tancibudek 6/10/1967
• foreign currency transfers to family members (and friend ?) in Czechoslovakia

Correspondence in English 1967

• two letters from the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) regarding changes to the oboe syllabus 12/1/1967  21/2/1967
• letter from Pauline Strait (Roberts) regarding purchase of an oboe from Ben Starch and its characteristics
• letter (plus  brochure) from Frank Callaway of The Australian Society for Music Education inviting Jiri Tancibudek to be a founding member. 1/1/1967.  Also constitution and membership card.
• Letter from  Richard Hornung, High School, Bendigo inquiring about dates for a visit to perform the Marcello oboe concerto and a Bach cantata “Du Hirte Israels”.  7/3/1967
• Letter from Len Dommett, Concertmaster, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra re Jiri Tancibudek relacing Norman Werner in Expo 67 Tour performances of the Mozart Concertato  6/3/1967
• Personal letter from Nell and Bill (musician - ? member of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra), Camberwell, Victoria  12/3/1967
• Two personal letters from musician Norman Werner 3/3/1967  18/4/1967
• Letter from John Hopkins, Music Director, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney seeking information about Mr Ladislav Sobotka, Zvoncekova, Cxechoslovakia (French horn) and colleagues (bassoonists).  20/4/1967  Reply to John Hopkins.  25/4/1967
• Personal letter from Gary W Freebury thanking Jiri Tancibudek for his performance of the Strauss Oboe Concerto with the SA Orchestra under Dean Dixon.   23/6/1967
• Letter form RS Walton, Secretary, the Music council of Western Australia (Inc) seeking information about a former oboe student, Joy Irene Cummins (Western Australian symphony Orchestra) who has applied for a Bursary.  18/7/1967
• Set of four letters re  Jiri Tancibudek’s oboe teacher Prof Frantizek Hantak, Hostynaka, Czechoslovakia.  Letter in Czech from Prof Hantak 2/10/1967.  Letter from Jiri Tancibudek to John Hopkins, Music Director, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney 26/10/1967 seeking information about possible solo performance in Australia by Prof Hantak.  Reply from John Hopkins 6/11/1967.  Letter in Czech from Jiri Tancibudek to Prof Hantak 23 November 1967.
• Personal letter from Ann Newbury re new Gordet oboe.  6/11/1967

Correspondence in Czech 1968

• letters in Czech from friends 1968
• correspondence between Jiri Tancibudek and Vlasto Bayerova, Turnov, CSSR.  1968
• correspondence between Jiri Tancibudek and Ladislav (Lado) Jasek, Cooperoo, Queensland.  1968
• correspondence between Jiri Tancibudek and Jindrich (Jindro) Feld, Praha, Pocernicka and Brisbane.  1968

Correspondence in English 1968

• personal letter from Mischa Kogan, Founder and Director, Soirees Musicales, Chamber Music Society re visiting for performances during the Adelaide Festival  121/2/968.  Reply 22/2/1968.
• Letter from Frances Green, Registrar, Wisconsin College of Music re gift of manuscript from Mr Harold Green for his composition Elegy for oboe and piano.  Reply 13/5/1968.
• Correspondence re supplementary superannuation Scheme, University of Adelaide 13/5/1968.  Reply 4/6/1968.
• Correspondence between George Zuckerman (bassoonist) and Jiri Tancibudek.  Includes critiques of concerts and programme.  1/6/1968 – 6/7/1968
•  letter from the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) requesting that Jiri Tancibudek write the examination questions for the newly introduced TMusA examination  7/6/1968.   Reply with examination questions  28/6/1968
• Personal letter from Richard Hornung, Schorndorf, Weste Germany.  29/6/1968
• Copies of four letters (Czech and English) relating to tour expenses, income and application to the Myer Foundation for funding for Quintet tour of North America, Ireland, England, Europe, Israel and Asia.
• Letters between Oskare Morawetz, Toronto University 15/8/1968 and Jiri Tancibudek 22/10/1968.  Also letter to John Hopkins, Music Director, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney re Morawetz’s gift of manuscript of his Sinfonietta for winds and percussion.  22/10/1968 
• Personal correspondence between Evelyn (B?) and Jiri Tancibudek 6/4/1968  20/5/1968 9/12/1968
• Personal letter from Pauline Strait (oboeist), Willoughby, NSW.  26/11/1968
• Personal letter from Gloria Svoboda, Beenleigh, Queensland.  3/12/1968

Correspondence in Czech 1969

• letters in Czech from family and friends 1968
• four letters from H Tancibudkova (Hanko).  To Jiri Tancibudek 12/6/1969 22/7/1969, to Vera 21/10/1969 and to both 24/11/1969
• two letters from Odesile Jindrich Tancibudek to Jiri Tancibudek and family.  2/4/1969 16/10/1969
• two letters from Karel Husa, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York to Jiri Tancibudek.  14/2/1969 22/5/1969

Correspondence in English 1969

• correspondence between Jiri Tancibudek and Jack Shepherd.  1969
• letter from Mr Ronald Hounsell, Illinois seeking music for woodwind quintets 11/3/1969.  Reply 22/4/1969.
• Letter from John Hopkins, Music Director, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney to Jiri Tancibudek re Quintet tour and Jiri’s inability to play in Melbourne due to illness 2/4/1969.
• Set of four (?related) letters.  Letters to Jindro (?Jindrich Feld) in Czech 11/4/1969  18/4/1969.  Letter to Mischa (?Kogan) dated 14/4/1969 replying yes to Soiree concert 28/9/1969.  Copy of the proposed programme for 28/9/1969 sent to Mischa at a later (unknown) date.
• Correspondence between Jiri Tancibudek 14/4/1969 and Mr Goh Soon Tioe, Concerts and Artists Management, Singapore 24/4/1969 regarding Mr J Spiidlen, a Czech violin maker, and Goh Soon Tioe  Orchestra rehearsals in Singapore with George Zuckerman.  Includes a copy of the 11/5/1969 concert programme. 
• Letter from Robert Hughes, Music Arranger, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Melbourne 30/4/1969 to Jiri Tancibudek re score and parts for Jacques Mourgier’s Oboe Cncerto for a concerts in Melbourne 6/8/1969 and 7/8/1969.   Copy of reply 3/5/1969.
• Copy of letter to Evelyn Barbirolli about the Wind Quintet’s time in Cxechoslovakia during the tour. 1/5/1969
• Letter from Evelyn Barbirolli 19/5/1969
• Insurance claim letter 2/7/1969 (illness during Quintet tour) and the City Mutual policy documents
• Personal letter from Elialu Tlidner (?), Israel.  17/8/1969
• Letter from A Brewster-Jones, Music Supervisor, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Adelaide re planning for the 1970 Concerto series and seeking Jiri Tancibudek’s oboe repertoire 27/8/1969.  Repertoire list attached and dated February 1970.
• Personal letter form John champ, Mosman, NSW.  9/9/1969
• Personal letter3/11/1969 to Jiri Tancibudek and family with card of thanks from Nell, Bill and Helen Glassford, Camberwell, Victoria after the death of Robert James Glassford

Correspondence in Czech 1970

• Two letters in Czech from Tata (Dad) and Liduska  17/2/1970 17/11/1970
• Two letters in Czech from H Tancibudkova (Hanko) to Jiri Tancibudek 25/10/1970 16/11/1970
• Series of letters in Czech from Dr Jindrich Feld 19/12/1969 & 7/2/1970, 5/3/70, 21/6/1970 & 22/10/1970, 7/12/1970  with copies of three replies.  
• Series of letters in Czech from Miroslav Hosek, Olomouc 12/3/1970, 21/8/1970 with reply 1/9/1970
• Four other letters in Czech 1970
• Note in Czech from Martin Gumbel with two printed concert programs [2nd international free composers tribune 4-6/3/1970; Kunsterhaus/House of Artists 2-7/3/1970]

Correspondence in English 1970

• Letter from Cath (CJE), Department of Music, The University of Adelaide 23/3/1970 re PhD topic with copy of the PhD proposal and planned stages of the research
• Personal letter from Patrina, Turner, ACT re her oboe playing experience in Canberra 10/6/1970
• Personal letter from Evelyn Barberoli 29/7/1970
• Personal letter from Ron McDonald, Silver Spring, US 28/8/1970
• Letter from Jiri Tancibudek to the Registrar, The University of Adelaide 18/9/1970 regarding his long service leave
• Persona letter from Pam Borrett (Barrett?), London re further studies and oboe lessons 22/10/1970
• Letter from Regina Ridge, Manager, Musica Viva Society of Australia re the Robert Pikler Chamber Orchestra and seeking 2 oboe and 2 horn players for a concert series in Perth and Adelaide early 1971, and inviting Jiri Tancibudek to play.  2/12/1970

Correspondence in Czech 1971

• Five letters and two postcards in Czech from Tata (Dad) and Liduska  1971
• Four letters in Czech from H Tancibudkova (Hanko) to Jiri Tancibudek 1971
• Series of letters in Czech from Dr Jindrich Feld 10/3/1971, 1/5/1971, 22/11/1970 (includes career brochure for Jindrich Feld with repertoire published by Czechoslovak Information Centre 1970)  with copies of three replies from Jiri Tancibudek. 
• Letter in Czech from Miroslav Hosek, Olomouc 12/12/1971
• Cards and letters in Czech from Jrnrovi Trnka, Paris 1971
• Various letters, cards and postcards in Czech 1971

Correspondence in English 1971

• Ongoing correspondence, including telegram, from Regina Ridge, Manager, Musica Viva Society of Australia re the Robert Pikler Chamber Orchestra regarding concert series in Perth and Adelaide early 1971. 14/1/1971, 8/2/1971 with two replies from Jiri Tancibudek
• Personal letter from Ron McDonald, Silver Spring, Maryland US 19/2/1971
• Two personal letter from Ann Jenkin, Freiburg, Germany 29/3/1971 and Ashford, Middlesex, England 18/4/1971
• Copy of letter recommendation to Mr Heinz Holliger, Freiburg asking him to teach his oboe student Miss Sharman Pretty. 19/6/1971.  Reply from Heinz Hlliger 3/7/1971.  Also an unrelated reference for Sharman Pretty.
• Undated note of thanks from Karen Chugg for recital
• Letter from John Baily Director, The Art Gallery of South Australia dated 10/5/1971re recitals planned for 1971 including Jiri Tancibudek playing the Vivaldi Concerto in C Major and Sammartini Oboe Sonata 18/7/1971, and Couperin Trio Sonata, Rameaue Gavotte and Loeillet Trio Sonata 15/8/1971.
• Note with poem from student Vanda Wirdenbach
• Two personal letters from Ruth Blatt regarding her oboe playing and compositions  8/7/1971, 19/7/1971
• Letter from Jiri Tancibudek to Professor David Galliver re period of absence to travel overseas to purchase a new oboe and undertake research in Paris and possibly in Prague.  17/11/1971
• Pesronal letter from Evelyn Barbirolli, London  17/12/1971
• Undated note (apparently typed by Jiri Tancibudek) regarding the Martinu Oboe Concerto

Correspondence in Czech 1972

• Five letters in Czech from Tata (Dad) and Liduska  1972
• Five letters in Czech from H Tancibudkova (Hanko) to Jiri Tancibudek 1972
• Series of letters in Czech from Dr Jindrich Feld 28/5/1972, 11/6/1972, 10/12/1972 with copies of two replies from Jiri Tancibudek 1/10/1972, 15/12/1972. 
• Two letters in Czech from Miroslav Hosek, Olomouc 27/3/1972, 30/11/1972
• Funeral or memorial notice for Professor Karel B Jirak sent to Jiri Tancibudek by Mrs KB Jirak, Chicago in February 1972.
• Various letters  in Czech 1972

Correspondence in English 1972

• Two letters from Margaret Sutherland regarding invitation to perform her Concertino 17/7/1972, 10/10/1972 with copies of two letters from Jiri Tancibudek 14/9/1972, 6/10/1972.
• Personal letter from Evelyn Barbirolli, Houston. 15/1/1972
• Personal letter from Jeff Crellin Brisbane 6/5/1972.
• Personal letter from Ruth Blatt, Hobart 23/5/1972 plus a copy of a reference from Ruth Blatt 26/6/1972. Also a Christmas card from Ruth Blatt.
• Letter from oboist Harrold Emert 15/9/1972 and copy of reply from Jiri Tancibudek 27/9/1972.
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek to Miss Dixon seeking access to solo oboe part for the Concertante for Oboe by Margaret Sutherland to prepare for a concert in Melbourne. 8/10/1972.
• Letter from Mr Alan Bunsell, Secretary, Canberra Symphony Orchestra 12/10/1972 inviting Jiri Tancibudek to perform the Mozart Oboe Concerto with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra in September 1973. Plus a copy of the reply 16/10/1972 accepting the invitation, and a follow-up letter from Alan Bunsell regarding concert publicity 2/11/1972.
• Copy of a personal letter from Jiri Tancibudek to Sharman (?) 12/12/1972.

Correspondence in German 1972

• Letter in German from Georg Meerwin, Bamberger Blaserquintett 18/8/1972 with a copy of a brochure about the quintet’s performance history.  Reply in English from Jiri Tancibudek re interest in meeting the quintet players but inability to assist with tour promotion 16/9/1972.
• Follow-up letter in German from Georg Meerwin, Bamberger Blaserquintett 8/1/1973
• Correspondence in Czech 1973
• Six letters in Czech from Tata (Dad) and Liduska  1973
• Two letters in Czech from H Tancibudkova (Hanko) to Jiri Tancibudek 20/7/1973 (with reply 30/9/1973), and , 4/11/1973
• Series of letters in Czech from Dr Jindrich Feld 15/1/1973, 12/6/1973, 2/8/1973, 21/10/1973, 8/11/1973 with copies of replies from Jiri Tancibudek 7/7/1973, 7/10/1973, 25/11/1973. 
• One letter in Czech from Miroslav Hosek, Olomouc 19/12/1973 with reply from Jiri Tancibudek 2/1/1974
• Funeral or memorial notice for Marie Tancibudkova sent to Jiri Tancibudek by P. Zora, 1973. Plus letter from P Zora 14/8//1973.
• Letter from (?) 8/2/1973
• Funeral or memorial notice for Libuse Koskova sent with a letter to Jiri Tancibudek, October 1973. 
• Series of letters in Czech between Zdenek Bruderhans and Jiri Tancibudek June – September 1973.  Plus a reference for Zdenek Bruderhans in English written by Ladislav Slovak, Musical Director of the Slovak Philharmonic, Resident conductor of the SA Symphony Orchestra to the Registrar, University of Adelaide, 31/7/1973.

Correspondence in English 1973

• Series of letters in English between The Canberra Symphony Orchestra and various parties regarding arrangements for rehearsals and concerts in Mittagong and Canberra, and cancelled flights  and Jiri Tancibudek January – October 1973
• Personal letter from Netty Napitupulu, Medan, Indonesia 30/7/1973 including a photograph of Netty Napitupulu, Jiri Tancibudek, Rosit Napitupulu and Bonary Siregar.  Reply from Jiri Tancibudek 20/8/1973. Personal letter from Netty Napitupulu 2/10/1973 .
• Personal letter from Ron McDonald, Silver Spring, US 23/1/1973
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek 23/1/1973 to Donald MacDonald, Muscia Viva re visa for Czechosloviakia and quintet performances in London.
• Copy of letter of apology from Jiri Tancibudek 28/1/1973 to Davdi (?)
• Copy of letter 11/8/1973 from Jiri Tancibudek to Melrose Press with payment for “Men of Achievement – 1973” on behalf of Jindrich Feld, Prague.
• Letter fro Mrs Ruth Cleary, Secretary, The Australaian National Eisteddfod Society 13/8/1973 inviting Jiri Tancibudek to adjudicate the String and Woodwind-Brass sectons of the 1974 Eisteddfod.  Copy of reply from Jiri Tancibudek declining the invitation 27/8/1973.
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek to “Bede” 7/10/1973 re requirements for oboe students in a diploma course at the Canberra School of Music.
• Correspondence between the Hon Mr David Godfrey Smith SM, District Court, Sydney 19/10/1973 and Jiri and Vera Tancibudek 28/10/1973 regarding the death of pianist and teacher Laurence Godfrey Smith on 4/9/1973. Copies of three newspaper clippings included with the letter 19/10/1973.
• Personal letter from Evelyn Barbirolli, London 15/10/1973. Reply from Jiri Tancibudek 7/11/1973.
• Copy of note from Patrick (?) University of Adelaide to Jiri Tancibudek with a copy of a letter from Don Vincent, Manager, Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University 30/10/1973 regarding use of the hall by the University of Adelaide Woodwind Quintet in 1974
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek to Mischa (?) regarding the inclusion of the University of Adelaide Woodwind Quintet in the 25th Anniversary year of the Soirees Programme, and introducing Zdenek Bruderhans (flautist). 21/11/1973
• Personal letter from Sharman Petty 28/10/1973 and copy of reply from Jiri Tancibudek 18/11/1973
• Personal letter from Alison Stewart, London 2/11/1973
• Personal letter from John (?), Kent 24/11/1973
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek to Mr Cliff Bridges, Music supervisor, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney re access to a recording of a performance by Jiri Tancibudek of a programmes of oboe works with pianist John Champ. 11/11/1973
• Letter from to Mr Paul Coppens, Musical Director, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra 20/11/1973 inviting Jiri Tancibudek to play two concerts with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra in May 1974.  Copy of reply from Jiri Tancibudek accepting the engagements.

Correspondence in Czech 1974

• Four letters and one postcard in Czech from Tata (Dad)[ Jindrich] and Liduska, Mnichovo  1974 with copies of two replies in Czech
• Three letters in Czech from H Tancibudkova (Hanko) to Jiri Tancibudek 1974
• Two letters in Czech from Dr Jindrich Feld 12/2/19724 28/6/1974, with copies of two replies from Jiri Tancibudek 20/4/1974, 14/12/1974. 
• Two letters in Czech from Felix Zrno, Praha 12/5/1974, 11/10/1974
• Various letters (four) in Czech 1974

Correspondence in English 1974

• Personal letter from Ruth Blatt, Berlin.  10/1/1974
• Personal letters from Sharman Petty 17/2/1974 14/3/1974 6/5/1974 and 5/12/1974 with copies of replies from Jiri Tancibudek 23/2/1974 10/4/1974 16/7/1974 and 18/12/1974.
• Letter from BL Penberthy, Organising Manager, Union Church in the City regarding payment for a Lunch Hour Series concert played with the ABC Adelaide Singers in 1973.
• Series of correspondence relating to the listing of Jiri Tancibudek in the 1974 edition of  “Men of Achievement”,  Melrose Press Ltd,International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.
• Personal letter from Bill ?, Camberwell Victoria. 26/1/1974
• Personal letter from Netty Napitupulu, Medan, Indonesia 4/3/1974 with request for opera song books as well as works for oboe and piano. Also her wish to travel to Adelaide.
• Copy of a letter from Jiri Tanicbudek to Mischka regarding a Soiree Concert performance by the Quintet with a copy of the proposed programme of works.  11/5/1974
• Copy of a letter from Jiri Tancibudek 8/6/1974 to Mr Cliffor Bridges, Music Supervisor, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney seeking a copy of a stereo-recording of “Australian Artists” made in October 1967, with a copy of the reply from H Hort 11/6/1974.
• Personal letter from JS Geraty, Faery Meadow, NSW.  8/9/1974
• Note of thanks regarding a lunchtime concert from Marie Neal. 26/9/1974
• Personal letters from Anne Gilby 7/9/1974 15/10/1974 and 10/11/1974, with copy of a letter from Anne’s mother Marjorie Gilby 22/9/1974.
• Personal letters from Ian Harris, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. 4/11/1974
• Personal letter from ??, Los Altos, California, USA (mentions Mrs Harper) regarding a visit to Australia.
• Letter from potential student Geoffrey Beatty, Canberra (undated)
• Personal letter from oboe teacher Whitney Tustin, Syosset, NY, USA 25/10/1974, with copy of reply from Jiri Tancibudek 31/12/1974
• Letter from Mrs M Law, Administrative Secretary, The Australian National Eisteddfod Society (undated) asking Jiri Tancibudek about availability to adjudicate several instrumental sections in the 1975 Eisteddfod (undated).  A hand written note by Jiri  Tancibudek on the letter indicates he was not available.

Correspondence in Czech 1975

• Two letters in Czech from Tata (Dad) [Jindrich] and Liduska, Mnich.,  16/4/1975, 7/12/1975.  Two photographs included with the letter dated 7/12/1975.
• Two letters in Czech from Dr Jindrich Feld 30/8/1975, 1/12/1975.  With copies of two letter from Jiri Tancibudek to Jindro and family 2/6/1975, 17/12/1975. 
• Letter in Czech from Lada Jasek, Vaucluse, NSW 16/8/1975
• Letter in Czech from Yana and Radko Bogoyeu, Avalon Beach, NSW 30/8/1975

Correspondence in English 1975

• Letter from Mr Dan Stopler, Michigan State University 20/2/1975 relating to a performance of Martinu’s concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra with John de Lancie as soloist.  Includes a copy of the concert programme (Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conducting).  Asks Jiri to consider writing about the concerto for a publication “To The World’s Oboists”.  Two copies of Jiri’s reply to Mr Stolper 3/3/1975 with commentary about the Martinu concerto.
• Personal letter from Colin Narrender, South Yarra, Victoria 20/4/1975 after leaving Adelaide and the AYO, thanking Jiri Tancibudek for the experience he gain in the [University of Adelaide] chamber orchestra and for teaching him.
• Letter from Warren Thomson, Director, Music Rostrum Australia 15/5/1975 regarding Jiri Tancibudek’s availability to be a tutor at the first Australian Youth Rostrum, Sydney Conservatorium.  Includes a copy of the Youth Rostrum applicant brochure.  Copy of Jiri’s reply 28/5/1975 indicating his enthusiasm for the Youth Rostrum and his willingness to participate.
• Telegram 16/8/1975 from EV Llewellyn, Director, Canberra School of Music seeking a reference for Sharman Petty from Jiri Tancibudek.  Copy of reference for Sharman Petty from Jiri Tancibudek 27/8/1975.
• Personal letter from Christopher R Andrew, Brisbane 1/10/1975 seeking oboe lessons from Jiri Tancibudek while in Adelaide for four months studying conducting with Elyakum Shapirra   Includes a copy of letter 24/9/1975 from Elyakum Shapirra, chief Conductor, Adelaide  Symphony Orchestra accepting Christopher Andrew as a conducting student from mid-March 1976.
• Small thank you card from Jonathan [Daw],
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek 26/11/1975 to Professor David Galliver terminating his PhD candidature.
• Copy of letter from Jiri Tancibudek 29/11/1975 to Jeff [?] discussing Jeff’s performances and opportunities in Germany and Australia.
• Letter from Jere Hutcheson,  Chairman, Graduate Composition, Michigan State University 18/11/1975 about his composition for oboe and piano, and his hope that Jiri might perform the work.  (Included a recording of the work.)
• Letter from HE Wesley Smith, Academic Registrar, University of Adelaide 18/12/1975 advising that the Board of Research Studies noted Jiri Tancibudek’s withdrawal from his PhD candidature

Correspondence in Czech 1976 (unlisted)

Correspondence in English 1976 (unlisted)