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RPS MS 381

Record Id:

040-001948353

Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:

032-001947903

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ark:/81055/vdc_100000000293.0x00026e

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ISAD(G)

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RPS MS 381

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Correspondence concerning membership, etc.; 1907, 1914, 1924, 1933, 1947-50 (ff. 210).

includes:

f. 1 Charles Gardner, pianist and composer: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, composer: Francesco Berger, pianist and composer; Secretary, Philharmonic Society: Receipt to F. Berger for fee for associateship of the Philharmonic Society for S. Coleridge-Taylor, signed by C. Gardner: 1907.
f. 2 Sidney Griller, violinist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Sidney Griller from Alan J. Kirby: 1951: Copy.
f. 3 Marion Margareta Scott, musicologist: Norman O'Neill, composer; Treasurer, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Norman O'Neill from Marion Margareta Scott: 1924.
f. 4 Keith Douglas, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Certificate of membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society for David Ritson Smith, signed by Keith Douglas: 1933: Printed.
ff. 5-6 Keith Douglas, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Major D. A. Young, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Keith Douglas from Major D. A. Young: [1947].
f. 7 Keith Douglas, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Major D. A. Young, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Copy of a letter to Major D. A. Young from Keith Douglas: 1947: Typewritten.
f. 8 Christopher Le Fleming, composer: Mrs P. Young, Assistant Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [Mrs. P. Young] from Christopher Le Fleming: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
f. 9 Miss Mary Childe, musician: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Miss Mary Childe: 1948.
f. 10 Mrs Hortense Stevens, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Mrs Hortense Stevens: 1948: Autogr.
f. 11 Edward Behr, Hon. ARCM: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Edward Behr: 1948.
f. 13 Frederic Austin, composer and singer: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Frederic Austin from David Ritson Smith: 1951: Copy.
f. 13 Miss Clara Knight-Hill, Fellow of the Royal Musical Association: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Miss Clara Knight-Hill from David Ritson Smith: 1948: Copy.
f. 14 Edward Behr, Hon. ARCM: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Edward Behr from [A. J. Kirby]: 1948: Copy.
f. 15 Julian Clifford, pianist, conductor and composer: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Copy of a letter to Julian Clifford from David Ritson Smith: 1948: Typewritten.
f. 16 Helen Henriette Henschel, afterwards Claughton; wife of Sir H Claughton; author: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter from D. R. Smith to H. H. Henschel, with autograph reply: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
f. 17 Julia Myra Hess, DBE; pianist: Anita Gunn, secretary to Myra Hess: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter from Anita Gunn, on behalf of Julia Myra Hess: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
f. 17 Hugo Vernon Anson, composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Hugo Vernon Anson: 1948-1950: Partly autogr., partly typewritten, signed.
f. 18 Miss Rose Gibbs, pianist and teacher: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Miss Rose Gibbs: 1948.
ff. 19, 56 Helen Henriette Henschel, afterwards Claughton; wife of Sir H Claughton; author: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Helen Henriette Henschel from Alan J. Kirby: 1948: Copies.
f. 20 Hedwig McGarey, member of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Hedwig McGarey: 1948.
f. 21 Sir Francis Osbert Sacheverell Sitwell, 5th Baronet; poet and writer: L. Andrade, secretary to Osbert Sitwell: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from L. Andrade, on behalf of Sir Francis Osbert Sacheverell Sitwell: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
ff. 23, 34, 35 Adam John Shirren, writer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to [A. J. Kirby] from Adam John Shirren: 1948.
f. 24 Marion Margareta Scott, musicologist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Marion Margareta Scott: 1948.
f. 25 Christopher Le Fleming, composer: Rosalind M. Bosland, Assistant Secretary, Rural Music Schools Association: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Rosalind M. Bosland, on behalf of Christopher Le Fleming: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
f. 26 Ellen Mary Cooper, organist and pianist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Ellen Mary Cooper: 1948.
f. 27 David J. W. Dolton, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from David J. W. Dolton: 1948.
ff. 28, 138 Evelyn Suart, afterwards Gould afterw. Harcourt; pianist; wife of Sir Cecil Harcourt: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Evelyn Harcourt: 1948-49: Typewritten, signed.
f. 29 Elizabeth C. Moncrieff, teacher of violin and piano: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Elizabeth C. Moncrieff: 1948.
f. 30 Ellen Mary Cooper, organist and pianist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Ellen Mary Cooper from Alan J. Kirby: 1948: Copy.
f. 32 Miss Katherine W. Harben, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Miss Katherine W. Harben: [1948].
ff. 33, 37 Walter R. Lempriere, violinist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Walter R. Lempriere: [1948].
f. 36 Ronald Evans, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Ronald Evans: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
ff. 38-43 Captain Frank Waterhouse, oboist and conductor: Buxton Spa Orchestra: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter, enclosing a programme for concerts by the Buxton Spa Orchestra, 1948, to Alan J. Kirby from Capt. Frank Waterhouse rel. to Buxton Spa Orchestra: 1948.
f. 40 Frank Laffitte, of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Frank Laffitte: 1952: Autogr.
ff. 44-51 Miss Clara Knight-Hill, Fellow of the Royal Musical Association: Telegram to the Royal Philharmonic Society from Miss Clara Knight-Hill: 1948: Printed.
f. 52 Helen Henriette Henschel, afterwards Claughton; wife of Sir H Claughton; author: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Helen Henriette Henschel: 1948.
ff. 53, 124 Ronald Evans, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby, on behalf of Ronald Evans: 1948-49: Typewritten, signed.
f. 54 Edgar Knight, Associate of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Mrs Edgar Knight, Associate of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Knight (Edgar rel. to Mrs. Edgar Knight: 1948.
f. 55 Owen Brannigan, OBE; singer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Owen Brannigan: 1948.
f. 57 Owen Brannigan, OBE; singer: Max Worthly, singer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Owen Brannigan from [A. J. Kirby] rel. to Max Worthly: 1948: Copy.
f. 58 Frederic Austin, composer and singer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Frederic Austin: 1948.
f. 59 Hilary FitzClarence, Countess of Munster; née Wilson: Subscription form for the Royal Philharmonic Society signed by the Countess of Munster: [1948]: Printed.
f. 60 Norman Croom-Johnson, subscriber to the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Norman Croom-Johnson: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
ff. 61, 75 David Carver, singer and pianist; General Secretary, International PEN: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from David Carver: 1948: Autogr.
f. 62 Madeleine Wynne Jeynes, née Windsor; pianist: Joan Rochfort-Davies, afterwards Meyern-Hohenberg; violinist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Madeleine Wynne Jeynes rel. to Joan Rochfort-Davies: 1948.
ff. 63, 69 Miss Rose Morse, Associate of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Miss Rose Morse: [1948].
f. 64 Ada Le Marchant, musician; wife of William Le Marchant: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Copy of a letter to Ada Le Marchant from Alan J. Kirby: 1948: Typewritten.
f. 65 Miss Francesca Graham, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Miss Francesca Graham from Alan J. Kirby: 1948: Copy.
f. 66 Miss May Gledstanes, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Miss May Gledstanes from Alan J. Kirby: 1948: Copy.
f. 67 Dr Charles Baker, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Dr. Charles Baker: 1948.
f. 68 Miss Rose Morse, Associate of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Miss Rose Morse from Alan J. Kirby: 1948: Copy.
f. 70 Antony Waley, subscriber to the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Antony Waley: [1948].
f. 71 Mrs Reginald Tilley, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Mrs. Reginald Tilley: 1948.
ff. 72-73 Mrs Jean Tarbutt, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Mrs. Jean Tarbutt: 1948: Autogr.
f. 74 Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet; conductor: Mr C. Jessop, of Chappell & Co: Victor Olof, conductor: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Mr. C. Jessop from [A. J. Kirby] rel. to Sir Thomas Beecham and Victor Olof: 1948: Copy.
f. 76 John Law Denison, music administrator and horn player: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from John Law Denison: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
f. 77 Dorothy Alexandra Kingsley, cellist and teacher: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Dorothy Alexandra Kingsley: 1948: Autogr.
f. 78 Raphael Gizinski, musical director: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Raphael Gizinski: 1948.
ff. 79, 85 W. Seymour Walker, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from W. Seymour Walker: 1948: Typewritten, signed.
f. 80 Emmie M. Tillett, née Bass; of Ibbs and Tillett: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Emmie M. Tillett: 1948.
f. 81 William Roberts, alias 'Ernest Newman'; music critic: George Baker, singer; Hon. Secretary of the Philharmonic Society: Letter to George Baker from Ernest Newman: 1948.
ff. 83, 90 Brian O'Brien, OBE; JP; solicitor: Adelaide Mary O'Brien, née Johnson; pianist; wife of Brian O'Brien: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Brian O'Brien rel. to Adelaide Mary O'Brien: 1948-49.
ff. 84, 101, 104 E. Weston, amateur musician: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from E. Weston: 1949.
f. 86 Mrs W. Seymour Walker, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter, with autograph reply, and annotation by D. R. Smith, to Mrs. W. Seymour Walker from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
f. 87 Miss K. Innes-Lillingston, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Miss K. Innes-Lillingston: 1949.
ff. 88, 97 Bernard A. de Nevers, music publisher: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Bernard A. de Nevers: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
ff. 89, 126 Elsie Clark, musician: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to [A. J. Kirby] from Elsie Clark: [1949].
f. 91 Elsie Clark, musician: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Copy of a letter to Elsie Clark from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Typewritten.
f. 92 George Baker, singer; Hon. Secretary of the Philharmonic Society: Edgar Kendall Taylor, pianist: Letter to [G. Baker] from Edgar Kendall Taylor: 1949.
f. 93 Robert Stiebel Elkin, music publisher and author: Captain L. P. Donne, bandmaster, Royal Marines: Letter to [R. S. Elkin] from Capt. L. P. Donne: 1949.
f. 94 George Harcourt Johnstone, 3rd Baron Derwent: Letter from the family of the late Lord Derwent to the Committe of Management of the Royal Philharmonic Society: 1949.
f. 95 Captain L. P. Donne, bandmaster, Royal Marines: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Capt. L. P. Donne from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Copy.
f. 96 Edwin C. London, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Edwin C. London: 1949.
ff. 98, 22 Mrs M. Scott Pinchin, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to [D. R. Smith] from Mrs. M. Scott Pinchin: [1948-49].
f. 99 Major G. H. F. Ferdinando: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Major G. H. F. Ferdinando from David Ritson Smith: 1949: Copy.
f. 100 Mrs M. Scott Pinchin, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Mrs. M. Scott Pinchin from David Ritson Smith: 1949: Copy.
f. 102 Henry F. Boosey, dentist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Henry F. Boosey: 1949.
f. 103 Sir Stanley Robert Marchant, composer and organist: Hilda Marchant, wife of Sir Stanley Marchant: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Hilda Marchant rel. to Sir Stanley Robert Marchant: 1949.
f. 105 Stanford Robinson, conductor and composer: A. F. Moiser, secretary to Stanford Robinson: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from A. F. Moiser on behalf of Stanford Robinson: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
f. 106 Sir Henry Howard Piggott, Deputy Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Sir Henry Howard Piggott: 1949.
f. 107 Margaret Louise Smith, pianist and music teacher: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Postcard to David Ritson Smith from Margaret Louise Smith: 1949.
f. 108 Edward Chalmers Werner, civil servant: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Edward Chalmers Werner: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
f. 109 Mrs Winifred Peech, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Mrs Winifred Peech: 1949.
f. 110 Mrs Cecily Wyant, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Mrs. Cecily Wyant: 1949.
f. 111 Margaret Louise Smith, pianist and music teacher: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Margaret Louise Smith: 1949.
ff. 112, 141 Richard Austin, of the Royal College of Music; conductor: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Richard Austin from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Copies.
ff. 113, 140 John Law Denison, music administrator and horn player: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Copies of letters to John Law Denison from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Typewritten.
f. 114 Havergal M. Havergal, organist, conductor and teacher: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Havergal M. Havergal: 1949: Autogr.
ff. 115, 142 Frank Merrick, pianist and composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Frank Merrick: 1949.
ff. 116, 144 Richard Austin, of the Royal College of Music; conductor: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Richard Austin: 1949.
f. 117 John Law Denison, music administrator and horn player: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from John Law Denison: [1949].
ff. 118, 127 Eric William Gritton, organist and composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Eric William Gritton: 1949.
f. 119 Leslie Woodgate, choral conductor: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Leslie Woodgate: 1949.
f. 120 Betty Humby, afterwards Beecham; pianist: K. I. Tillie, secretary to Lady Beecham: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from K. I. Tillie, on behalf of Lady Beecham: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
f. 121 Thomas Coutts and Co; bankers, London: Miss Elsie A. Northey, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Thomas Coutts and Co. (bankers rel. to Miss Elsie A. Northey: 1949: Typewritten.
f. 122 Miss Mary E. Grainger-Kerr, singer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Miss Mary E. Grainger-Kerr: 1949.
f. 123 Douglas Edward Hopkins, D Mus.; organist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Douglas Edward Hopkins: 1949.
f. 125 Mrs P. Young, Assistant Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Elsie Clark, musician: Letter to Elsie Clark from Mrs. P. Young: 1949: Copy.
f. 128 Dr John William Ivimey, composer, organist and conductor: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Dr. John William Ivimey: 1949.
f. 129 Dr John William Ivimey, composer, organist and conductor: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Dr. John William Ivimey from David Ritson Smith: 1949: Copy.
f. 130 A. E. Dodd, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from A. E. Dodd: 1949: Autogr.
f. 132 Marion Margareta Scott, musicologist: Kathleen Dale, musicologist: Ella Ivimey, pianist and arranger: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Marion Margareta Scott rel. to Ella Ivimey and Kathleen Dale: 1949.
f. 133 Marion Margareta Scott, musicologist: Kathleen Dale, musicologist: Ella Ivimey, pianist and arranger: Mrs P. Young, Assistant Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Marion Margareta Scott from Mrs. P. Young rel. to Ella Ivimey and Kathleen Dale: 1949: Copy.
f. 134 Hester Stansfeld Prior, member of RMA: Betty Humby, afterwards Beecham; pianist: Eric William Gritton, organist and composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Hester Stansfeld Prior rel. to Lady Beecham and Eric William Gritton: 1949: Autogr.
f. 135 Jean Maud, née Hamilton; musician; wife of John Redcliffe Maud: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Jean Maud: 1949: Autogr.
f. 136 Jean Maud, née Hamilton; musician; wife of John Redcliffe Maud: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Jean Maud from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Copy.
f. 137 Lady Valda Machell: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Lady Valda Machell: 1949: Typewritten.
f. 139 Evelyn Suart, afterwards Gould afterw. Harcourt; pianist; wife of Sir Cecil Harcourt: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Lady Harcourt from Alan J. Kirby: 1949: Copy.
f. 143 Miss Ethel M. Percival-Hart, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Miss Ethel M. Percival-Hart: 1949.
f. 145 Mrs M. R. Lousada, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Mrs. M. R. Lousada: 1949.
ff. 146, 148 Ann Fortune Fitzroy, Countess of Euston; née Smith: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Fortune Euston: 1949.
f. 147 Harold Beck, cellist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Harold Beck: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
ff. 149, 150 John Wells Killeen: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to [A. J. Kirby] from John Wells Killeen: 1949.
f. 151 Phyllis Doreen Sellick, pianist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Phyllis Doreen Sellick: 1949: Typewritten, signed.
f. 152 Sir Shafto Adair, Baronet; DL, JP: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to the family of the late Sir Shafto Adair from Alan J. Kirby rel. to Sir Shafto Adair: 1949: Copy.
f. 153 Major-General Allan Adair, DSO; MC: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Maj. Gen. Allan Adair: [1949]: Partly autogr., partly typewritten.
ff. 154, 159, 201 Lionel Tertis, viola player: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Lionel Tertis: 1949-50.
f. 155 David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: William George Edward Brownlow, 4th Baron Lurgan: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Lord Lurgan: 1949.
f. 157 Lionel Tertis, viola player: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Lionel Tertis from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 158 Léon Goossens, oboist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Léon Goossens from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 160 Léon Goossens, oboist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Léon Goossens: 1950.
f. 161 Arthur H. Brooks, manager, Columbia Gramophone Company: Commander Eric P. A. Brooks, RN: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Commander Eric P. A. Brooks from Alan J. Kirby rel. to Arthur H. Brooks: 1950: Copy.
f. 162 Arthur H. Brooks, manager, Columbia Gramophone Company: Commander Eric P. A. Brooks, RN: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Commander Eric P. A. Brooks rel. to Arthur H. Brooks: 1950.
f. 163 Cecil Armstrong Gibbs, composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Cecil Armstrong Gibbs: 1950: Autogr.
f. 164 Hubert Clifford, composer and writer on music: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to David Ritson Smith from Hubert Clifford: 1950, 1952.
ff. 165, 169 Louis Boyd Neel, MD; conductor: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to David Ritson Smith from Louis Boyd Neel: 1950: Typewritten, signed.
f. 166 Henry Goss Custard, musician: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Henry Goss Custard: 1950.
f. 167 Cecil Armstrong Gibbs, composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Cecil Armstrong Gibbs from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 168 Robert Clarence Raybould, conductor: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Robert Clarence Raybould: 1950: Typewritten, signed.
f. 170 Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson, 14th Baron Berners: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to the relatives of the Late Lord Berners from Alan J. Kirby rel. to Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson: 1950: Copy.
f. 171 Robert Heber-Percy: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Robert Heber-Percy: [1950].
f. 173 Reginald Jacques, conductor: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [D. R. Smith] from Reginald Jacques: 1950.
f. 174 L. D. D'Arcy, musician: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [D. R. Smith] from L. D. D'Arcy: 1950.
f. 175 Hugo Vernon Anson, composer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Hugo Vernon Anson from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 177 L. D. D'Arcy, musician: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to L. D. D'Arcy from David Ritson Smith: 1950: Copy.
f. 178 John Henry Browne, FRGS; FRSA: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from John Henry Browne: 1950.
f. 179 Sybil Rachel Betty Cecile Cholmondeley, wife of 5th Marquess of Cholmondeley: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to the Marchioness of Cholmondeley from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 180 Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Sir Arthur Drummond Bliss, KCVO; CH; Master of the Queen's Music: Letter to Sir Arthur Drummond Bliss from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 181 Sybil Rachel Betty Cecile Cholmondeley, wife of 5th Marquess of Cholmondeley: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Sybil Rachel Betty Cecile Cholmondeley: 1950.
f. 182 Gertrude Bliss, née Hoffmann; wife of Sir Arthur Drummond Bliss: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Sir Arthur Drummond Bliss, KCVO; CH; Master of the Queen's Music: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Gertrude Bliss, on behalf of Sir Arthur Drummond Bliss: 1950: Typewriten, signed.
f. 183 George Baker, singer; Hon. Secretary of the Philharmonic Society: Ella Ivimey, pianist and arranger: William Courthorpe Last, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to George Baker from Bill Last rel. to Ella Ivimey: 1950.
f. 184 George Baker, singer; Hon. Secretary of the Philharmonic Society: Ella Ivimey, pianist and arranger: William Courthorpe Last, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Ella Ivimey from [G. Baker] rel. to William Courthorpe Last: 1950: Copy.
f. 185 George Baker, singer; Hon. Secretary of the Philharmonic Society: William Courthorpe Last, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to William Courthorpe Last from [G. Baker]: 1950: Copy.
f. 186 Robert Maurice Alers Hankey, 2nd Baron Hankey: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Robert Maurice Alers Hankey: [1950].
f. 187 Robert Maurice Alers Hankey, 2nd Baron Hankey: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Copy of a letter to Robert Maurice Alers Hankey from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Typewritten.
f. 188 Lesley Jowitt, wife of William, Earl Jowitt: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Lesley Jowitt from Alan J. Kirby: 1948, 1950: Copies.
f. 189 Lesley Jowitt, wife of William, Earl Jowitt: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Lesley Jowitt: 1950.
f. 190 Eugene Collins, pianist; Principal, Preston Academy of Music: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to [A. J. Kirby] from Eugene Collins: 1950: Typewritten, signed.
ff. 191-192, 199-200 T. E. Milligan Grundy: Chappell and Co; music publishers: Letters to Chappell and Co. (music publishers) from T. E. Milligan Grundy: 1950.
f. 193 Alec Rowley, composer and pianist: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alec Rowley from David Ritson Smith: 1950: Copy.
f. 194 David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Copies of letters to the Secretary, Guildhall School of Music from David Ritson Smith: 1950, 1952-53: Typewritten.
f. 195 Myers Foggin, musician and conductor: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Myers Foggin from David Ritson Smith: 1950: Copy.
f. 196 Hugo Vernon Anson, composer: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Hugo Vernon Anson from David Ritson Smith: 1950-51: Copies.
f. 197 Alec Rowley, composer and pianist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letters to Alan J. Kirby from Alec Rowley: 1948-1950: Autogr.
f. 198 Lionel Tertis, viola player: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to David Ritson Smith from Lionel Tertis: [1950].
f. 202 David Cleghorn Thomson, composer and writer: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from David Cleghorn Thomson: 1950.
f. 203 Leslie Bridgewater, of the BBC: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Leslie Bridgewater: 1950: Typewritten, signed.
f. 204 Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet; conductor: Thomas Wood, MA; DMus: Trevelyan Humphreys, of Amberley, Gloucestershire: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Thomas Wood rel. to Trevelyan Humphreys and Sir Thomas Beecham: 1950: Typewritten, signed.
f. 205 John Francis, flautist: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to John Francis from Alan J. Kirby: 1950: Copy.
f. 206 Admiral Sir Cecil Halliday Jepson Harcourt: Evelyn Suart, afterwards Gould afterw. Harcourt; pianist; wife of Sir Cecil Harcourt: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Adm. Sir Cecil Halliday Jepson Harcourt from Alan J. Kirby rel. to Lady Harcourt: 1950: Copy.
f. 207 Thomas Wood, MA; DMus: St. Osyth Mahala Eustace Wood, née Smith; OBE; wife of Dr. Thomas Wood: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to St. Osyth Mahala Eustace Wood from Alan J. Kirby rel. to Thomas Wood: 1950: Copy.
f. 208 Thomas Wood, MA; DMus: St. Osyth Mahala Eustace Wood, née Smith; OBE; wife of Dr. Thomas Wood: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from St. Osyth Mahala Eustace Wood rel. to Thomas Wood: 1950: Typewritten, signed.
f. 209 Trevor Barry Harvey, conductor: Alan J. Kirby, OBE; conductor; Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to Alan J. Kirby from Trevor Barry Harvey: 1950.
f. 210 J. Clapp, of Chappell & Co: Edward Sparks, Fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society: David Ritson Smith, Secretary, Royal Philharmonic Society: Letter to J. Clapp from David Ritson Smith rel. to Edward Sparks: 1950: Copy.

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Music Collections

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Royal Philharmonic Society Manuscripts

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032-001947903
033-001948220
036-001948292
037-001948348
038-001948352
040-001948353

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RPS MS 1-417 : Royal Philharmonic Society Archive
RPS MS 272-417 : Royal Philharmonic Society ArchiveRPS MSS 272-417. Official papers, etc., of the Royal Philharmonic Society; 1813-1968, n.d.…
RPS MS 328-391 : B. Correspondence
RPS MS 379-391 : Special correspondence
RPS MS 381-382 : RPS MSS 381-382. Correspondence concerning membership, etc.; 1907-59. Two volumes. Various sizes.

RPS MS 381 : Correspondence concerning membership, etc.; 1907, 1914, 1924, 1933, 1947-50 (ff. 210). includes: f. 1 Charles Gardner, pianist…

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1907

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1950

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