MS Mus. 1784/1/11

1: ff. 1-4: Harry Blech: Musical Director, London Symphonic Players: 23 September 1947: Seeks Sargent’s advice on his intended conducting career and requests to arrange a meeting in London; accompanied by sheet of press opinions and a concert programme

2: ff. 5-6: Kenneth Holyoake: Hon. Music Director: 29 July 1947: Invitation for Sargent to become President of the Leicester Amateur Operatic Society

3: f. 7: Hubert Langley: Conductor, Musicologist: 29 July 1947: Proposes the Handel anthem ‘Sing unto God’ would be appropriate for performance at the forthcoming Royal Wedding

4: ff. 8-9: Inghe [middle name illegible] Ingman: British Embassy, Brussels: 23 May 1947: Seeks more information about a piano previously discussed with Sargent; is anxious to have a piano during forthcoming stay in Britain

5: f. 10: R. Affleck: Headmaster, Shooter’s Hill School, Woolwich: 14 May 1947: Invitation to present prizes and give an address at the School’s annual Prize Day

6: ff. 11-12: Jack Long: Cellist: 1947: Request for testimonial to support application for a position as cellist with the Cape Town City Orchestra

7: f. 13: Major Sir Charles Arthur Mander: Businessman: 2 June 1947: Has been unable to get tickets for Sargent’s concert at the Edinburgh Festival; invites Sargent to supper in Edinburgh at the Caledonian Hotel

8: f. 14: Ursula Marshall: Daughter of Thomas Armstrong [Armstrong was pupil of Dr Haydn Keeton at Peterborough Cathedral with Sargent]: 22 May 1947: Request for Sargent to speak to the boys at The Paston Grammar School during forthcoming visit to conduct in Norwich; her husband is headmaster of the School

9: ff. 15-21: Sir Robert Mayer: Founder of Robert Mayer Concerts for Children: 6 June 1947: Report on a luncheon meeting of the Advisory Council of the Robert Mayer Concerts held on 29 May 1947; accompanies a programme for the 1947-48 Season

10: ff. 22-23: Dorothy Mendelssohn Bartholdy: 28 October 1947: Thanks Sargent for invitation to attend a forthcoming concert in Liverpool and another on 4 November, when she is looking forward to ‘hearing some records’

11: ff. 24-26: Sir James F. Mountford: Vice-Chancellor, The University of Liverpool: 16 May-5 June 1947: Correspondence concerning conferral of Sargent’s Honorary Doctorate from The University of Liverpool at the Philharmonic Hall on 15 July 1947

12: f. 27: Hilary Munster: Wife of 5th Earl of Munster: 13 June 1947: Request for testimonial from Sargent to accompany audition for the British Council

13: f. 28: Marian Ellison: [Secretary of a Members Club?]: 21 November 1947: Request to allow the press take a photograph of Sargent presenting an Award to the winner of an essay competition adjudicated by Sargent

14: ff. 29-30: M.S. Lawley: Bookseller: 25-31 October 1947: Concerning attempts to obtain music scores requested by Sargent

15: ff. 31-32: Elizabeth Ward: Government House, New Delhi: 18 August 1947: Encloses a cutting from the Indian Press concerning Pamela Mountbatten

16: ff. 33-34: Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society, Limited: 30 June-30 September 1946: Royalty statements for ‘Four Serious Songs’

17: f. 35: Donald [?]: The Countryman [magazine]: 25 November 1947: Request for Sargent to proofread an article as soon as possible

18: ff. 36-38: Violet Helen Attlee, Countess Attlee: Wife of Prime Minister Clement Attlee: 19 November-8 December 1947: Material concerning a concert for the Margaret McMillan Memorial Fund; includes invitation to a meeting at 10 Downing Street with Mrs C.L. Attlee to discuss arrangements for the event, including a concert programme

19: f. 39: Nemone Balfour Gurevitch: Bookseller: 10 November 1947: Concerning score of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 which Sargent is trying to obtain

20: f. 40: Sir Harold Mackintosh: National Savings Committee: 16 September 1947: Request for permission to use Sargent’s name in support of a campaign for the National Savings Committee

21: ff. 41-42: Tom McQueen: Tom McQueen, Private Hire Cars: 3 October 1947: Concerning accounts for Sargent’s car journeys

22: f. 43: John F. Russell: Henry Watson Music Library, Manchester: 7 September 1947: Responds to a letter by Sargent on his article in the Manchester Review, concerning the da capo in ‘Why do the Nations’ in the ‘Messiah’

23: ff. 44-45: Irene Noel-Baker: Wife of Baron Noel-Baker: 9 June 1947: Concerning Sargent’s performance at the Harringay Festival; expresses disappointment at poor audience attendance and proposes more advertisements in future

24: f. 46: J.A. Aytoun Ellis: National Association of Boys’ Clubs: 31 July 1947: Request that Malcolm become a founder member of the National Association of Boys’ Clubs

25: f. 47: E. Meiklereid: Secretary, Newspaper Press Fund: 30 May 1947: Thanks Sargent on behalf of Colonel Astor and the Council for his annual donation of one guinea to the Newspaper Press Fund

26: f. 48: Scotivey & Son: 21 November 1947: Copy of consignment note for delivery of a mahogany artists table

27: f. 49: Viola Poklewska Koziełł: 15 November 1947: Thanks Sargent for helping her music studies; requests to arrange meeting

28: f. 50: A. Poklewska Koziełł: 18 November 1947: Thanks Sargent for his help for Viola Poklewska Koziełł who is seeking funding for music education

29: ff. 51-52: Jane Priestley: Wife of author J.B. Priestley: 4-15 November 1947: Personal letters from Jane Priestley; recommends on behalf of her husband that Sargent hear the Cellist Milos Sadlo

30: ff. 53-54: K. Wing: Parkinson’s Confectioners: 9 November 1947: Letter addressed to Sargent’s secretary Sylvia Darley; regrets they no longer sell acid drops, but sends fruit drops, butterscotch and humbugs

31: f. 55: [G. Bruce]?: Odhams Press Limited: 25 March 1947: Confirmation of engagement to conduct a Youth Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 15 November 1947

32: ff. 56-57: [No name]: The Opera Circle: 1947: Subscription form for membership of ‘The Opera Circle’ Season 1947-48

33: f. 58: A. Lemoine: Director of Music, Band of the Life Guards: 26 August 1947: Concerning trumpet fanfares for the forthcoming Olympic Games; encloses various fanfares for Sargent to select for the occasion

34: f. 59: Lt. Col. T.P.M. Bevan, M.C.: General Organising Secretary, Organising Committee for the XIVth Olympiad, London 1948: 17 September 1947: Invitation from Lord Burghley to attend sherry party to enable discussion between members of sub-committees for the Olympic Games and for General Sir Robert Adam to address the members

35: f. 60: Norman Peterkin: Oxford University Press Music Department: 25 August 1947: Concerning scores of ‘Belshazzars Feast’ to be forwarded to Sargent and The Liverpool Philharmonic Society on 19 September 1947

36: f. 61: Oxford University Press Music Department: 10 June 1947: Request for a hired copy of Walton’s ‘Sinfonia Concertante’ to be returned

37: f. 62: G. Beesley: Ormskirk Street Congregational Guild, St. Helens: 3 June 1947: Writes on behalf of the Programme Committee to request that Sargent speak to the Ormskirk Street Congregational Guild during their session 1947-48; Sargent declines

38: f. 63: Ragnar Kierulf: Filharmonisk Selskap, Oslo: 17-25 June 1947: Encloses payment for concerts in Oslo on 13-14 May 1947

39: ff. 64-65: Margaret M. McEwen: Executive Secretary, Reception Committee for Young People from Occupied Countries: 7 May 1947: Request that Sargent make appeal for Young People from Occupied Countries during the interval of a charity concert by the Dorian Singers and pianist Ilona Kabos at the Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, 20 May 1947; encloses concert programme

40: ff. 66-72: General Sir Bernard Paget: Principal, Ashbridge College of Citizenship: 15 May 1947: Request for Sargent to give a talk for students at the Ashbridge College of Citizenship

41: f. 73: Sir Richard Paget: 12 May 1947: Invites Sargent for a Cocktail at his home, where he would like to show Sargent a new musical instrument ‘for children’s instruction and amusement’

42: f. 74: S.B. Lewertoff: Administrator, The Palestine Orchestra: 13 June 1947: Personal letter to congratulate Sargent on his Knighthood

43: f. 75: Chana Bawly: Hon. Sec. The Palestine Philharmonic Orchestra: 29 May 1947: Request for a meeting with Sargent before returning from England to Palestine; invites Sargent to serve on a Committee of Friends of the Palestine Philharmonic Orchestra

44: f. 76: [No name]: 6 June 1947: Copy of letter from Sargent to the owner of his flat giving warning that he intends to move to a larger flat in Albert Hall Mansions; he requires room for two pianos and own furniture

45: f. 77: Denise Alletson Price: [wife of John Price]: 19 July 1947: Request for Sargent to audition 22-year old soprano Anne Alderson

46: f. 78: Phyllis Phillip: Widow of Jack Phillip, formerly Master at Oakham School: 15 July 1947: Seeks advice concerning the musical education of her daughter and requests seats for a forthcoming concert

47: f. 79: H. Ian Parrott: Composer: 28 June 1947: Writes to enquire what has been done with the score of his symphonic prelude ‘El Alamein’; wishes to know Sargent’s opinion of the work

48: f. 80: E.M. Wood: President of the Women’s Section of The Polytechnic [309 Regent Street, London]: 9 May 1947: Request that Sargent speak at The Polytechnic for a meeting sponsored by The Operatic and Musical Societies

49: ff. 81-82: Jane Uppit: Appeal Secretary, Queen’s Institute of District Nursing: 9-22 January 1948: Concerning dates for a concert in aid of a £400,000 Diamond Jubilee Appeal for the Queen’s Institute of District Nursing

50: ff. 83-93: James E. Scotney: Scotney & Son [Antique Dealers]: 5-21 November 1947: Correspondence concerning supply of furniture, cutlery and crockery for Sargent’s flat

51: f. 94: F. Hernaman-Johnson: British Rheumatic Association: 20 August 1947: Request for Sargent to become a Vice-President of the British Rheumatic Association

52: f. 95: Johan J. Smit: Of J.K. Smit and Sons Ltd: 28 October 1947: Concerning performance by Hubert Cuypers boys’ choir from Amsterdam in the Central Hall on 1 January 1948

53: f. 96: Foxie [no surname]: The Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmens’ Families Association of Lancashire: 12 November 1947: Request for Sargent to judge a youth talent competition in Livepool entitled ‘Search for Stars’ in aid of The Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmens’ Families Association of Lancashire

54: f. 97: George Dyson: Royal College of Music: 6 November 1947: Announcement of a meeting of the Royal College of Music Patron’s Fund Committee on 24 November 1947

55: ff. 98-100: Per Lindfors: Radiotjänst: 3 October-7 November 1947: Correspondence requesting Sargent conduct in Sweden in the following Season; enquires whether Sargent can help Mr Sexten Eckeberg and his Orkesterförenung obtain concert engagements in England

56: f. 101: Adam Gordon: Secretary, Pratts Club: 10 October 1947: Concerning the election of Roger Eckersley to the Club; requests a letter from Sargent as the proposer or seconder of the candidate

57: f. 102: Franz Tassie: 6 March 1947: Review of a performance conducted by Sargent published in Weltpresse on 6 March 1947

58: f. 103: Johan J. Smit: Of J.K. Smit and Sons Ltd: 18 August 1947: Request to arrange a meeting with Sargent and composer Hubert Cuypers who is currently in London

59: ff. 104-114: G.D. Clifford: The British Institution of Radio Engineers: 13 May 1947: Request for Sargent to attend the 1947 Radio Convention in forthcoming week; encloses programme for the convention

60: f.115: George Dyson: The Royal College of Music: July 1947: Report on prizes issued by The Royal College of Music Patron’s Fund

61: ff. 116-121: Rupert Erlebach: Secretary of The Royal Musical Association: October 1947: Material relating to The Royal Musical Association; includes a list of Council Members, a programme for the First Meeting, and general information for the Session 1947-48

62: f. 122: H. Scott-Baker: 15 May 1947: Request for Sargent to perform his ‘Te Deum’ which has been published by Novello’s and advertised in the Musical Times

63: ff. 123-124: Mary Crossan: Organising Secretary, The Returned British Prisoners of War Association: 21 July 1947: Concerning the release of Bandsman William Sexton from his regiment to take up a position in the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; includes a copy of letter written to The War Office

64: f. 125: L.W. Ashley: Accountant: 8 July 1947: Claims that during a psychic experiment a message was received from Sargent’s deceased daughter; enquires whether Sargent should wish to hear a full account

65: f. 126: Stubbie Stratford[?]: 1947: Personal letter informing Sargent that she is sending her daughter to the Monkey Club

66: ff. 127-129: Robert P. Borley: Clerk of the Governors, St. Thomas’ Hospital: 11 November 1947: Material relating to St Thomas’ Hospital; includes notes concerning the effect on voluntary gifts to the Hospital following the National Health Service Act 1946 and an Agenda for a General Court of the Governors on 20 November 1947

67: ff. 130-131: [unclear] van Dÿk: 3 November 1947: Encloses copies of orchestral works by her late husband Herman van Dÿk for potential performance

68: ff. 132-133: Capt. D. Morton, National Appeal Secretary, United Nations Association; Gladys Stevens, Hon. Publicity Officer, United National Association, London Regional Council: 6-10 October 1947: Correspondence concerning request for advice on arranging a Celebrity Concert in aid of a National Appeal Fund

69: f. 134: [Unclear] M. Turner: 15 September 1947: Personal letter including thanks for Sargent’s offer to purchase a record

70: [Unclear]: 28 September 1947: Request that Sargent become President of the newly-formed Stamford Choral and Orchestral Society; cutting from local press attached

71: f. 135: G.T. Watts: The Bumford Griffifths Testimonial Fund: 11 September 1947: Thanks Sargent for agreeing to become a patron of the Fund

72: ff. 136-139: Sellicks, Distributing Agents for ‘Modern Collars’: 1947: Receipt and promotional material for Sellicks, Distributing Agents for ‘Modern Collars’

73: f. 140: Bernard Shore: Viola-player, composer: 24 May 1947: Request to perform with Sargent in the following season; Shore suggests some works

74: ff. 141-145: G. Dickin: Controller of Programmes, South African Broadcasting Corporation: 3 May 1947: Request that Sargent act as final judge for a composition competition; encloses copy of the rules of the competition

75: f. 146: A.M. Steane: Member of Royal Choral Society: 22 May 1947: Announces retirement from the Royal Choral Society; writes to thank Sargent

76: ff. 147-158: J. Charles McLean: Three Valleys Festival: 2 June 1947: Correspondence thanking Sargent for his contribution to the Three Valleys Festival 1947, including a speech he gave in tribute to the late Walford Davies; accompanied by a programme for the Festival

77: f. 159-160: [unclear]: 26 September 1947: Request for Sargent to become President of a newly-formed Stamford Choral and Orchestral Society; includes press-cutting

78: ff. 161-167: Oliver Vella: Cellist: 16 June-15 October 1947: Material relating to Cellist Oliver Vella; includes correspondence with Sargent, press reviews of Vella’s performances, and concert programmes

79: f. 168: Felix Aprahamian: United Music Publishers Ltd. [Aprahamian became noted music critic and concert organizer]: 5 June 1947: Letter to accompany score of Fauré’s ‘Requiem’

80: f. 169: Duncan Sandys: Joint Hon. Sec. United Europe: 16 June 1947: Invitation for Sargent to become a member of the Council for the United Europe Movement

81: ff. 170-171: Dilys E. Lewis: Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra: 22 September 1947: Letters requesting Sargent become President of the newly-formed Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra; Sargent recommends a rich local President would be preferable

82: ff. 172-173: Bertram Wallace: 13 October 1947: Advises Sargent of the death of his friend Frank Roberts Dodman, general manager of Alex Cowan & Sons, Ltd; press cutting attached

83: ff. 174-175: J.H. Smither Jackson: General Sales Manager, Waterman Pen Co. Ltd.: 22 July 1947: Concerning Sargent’s request for fountain pen with a ‘special music nib’

84: f. 176: Rudolf Schwarz: County Borough of Bournemouth: 28 August 1947: Concerning the application by John Maine, Third Flute of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, to become Principal Flute at the Bournemouth Orchestra

85: f. 177: Vera Warner: 21 August 1947: Request for the return of music scores

86: f. 178: Leslie Woodgate: BBC, Organist and Choirmaster: 19 August 1947: Correspondence from Woodgate; requests Sargent write a foreword for a typescript he hopes to have published; thanks Sargent for his letter expressing satisfaction with a Royal Choral Society performance and requests he provide details of his plan for ‘Isreal in Egypt’

87: f. 180: Somerset Struben de Chair, Chairman, United Nations Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Violet Helen Attlee, Countess Attlee, Member of the Association; Leonard F. Behrens [later Sir]: Chairman, Member of the Association: 20 May 1947: Following meeting at 10 Downing Street, the United Nations Association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland requests Sargent’s support for an appeal

88: f. 181: Joyce M. Taylor: David Waddington Publication Ltd.: 28 May 1947: Request for Sargent to sit for a portrait to be published in the series ‘Portraits of British Radio Personalities’

89: ff. 182-183: Mrs Neve[first name unidentified]: 7 May 1947: Concerning repair of oboe Sargent is donating to Elizabeth [her daughter?]

90: f. 184: Sir Victor Alexander Louis Mallet: British Ambassador at Rome: 26 September: Personal letter thanking Sargent for his telegram; he has just bought a house at Wittersham

91: ff. 185-186: Mary Irene Curzon, 2nd Baroness Ravensdale: President or Vice-President of a number of societies: 23 October-28 December [1947]: Concerning arrangement for Sargent and the Leader of the Orchestra to meet the Queen in the Royal Box during the interval of a concert

92: ff. 187-193: Graham Savage, Education Officer, London County Council; J.E. Wadey, Horniman Museum: 10 July-October 1947: Material concerning the Opening at the Horniman Museum of the Adam Carse Collection of Old Musical Wind Instruments by Sir Malcolm Sargent on 29 October 1947; includes letters from London County Council, an order of proceedings, and official invitation card, and a published list of the instruments in the collection

93: f.194: J. Roston: The Lingaphone Institute: 24 February 1947: Concerning a study programme to learn French with The Linguaphone Institute

94: f. 195: John Joel: Lynford-Joel Promotions Limited: 18 October 1947: Confirmation of engagement for Sargent to conduct the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall on 6 December 1947

95: f. 196: F. Del Giudice: Two Cities Films Ltd: 28 November 1946z: Congratulates Sargent on the film ‘The Instruments of the Orchestra’ and invites Sargent to dinner and to view films

96: ff. 197-198: William Tubbs: 17 February 1947: Request for Sargent’s help to acquire an audition in connection with a post of Director of Music in Bournemouth

97: ff. 199-210: [Not correspondence]: The Times Book Club: May-October 1946: 2 Catalogues for The Times Book Club (Sargent has marked a selection of books)

98: f. 211: Wilfred Van Wyck: Concert promoter: 13 November 1946: Invitation for Sargent to perform five concerts in Scandinavia during March 1948

99: f. 212: Mr. Tildsley: : Copy of letter from Sargent’s secretary concerning travel and accommodation arrangements in Stoke [no context]

100: f. 213: : Business card for The South-Ken Window Cleaning and Decorating Company

101: f. 214: [Hillingdon?]: Over-Seas League: April 1947: Request that Sargent meet Commander Kinloch, Development Secretary of the Over-Seas League concerning the establishment of a branch of the League in Liverpool

102: f. 215: Ida Whitaker: Proprietoress, Treasure Galleries, Skipton-in-Craven: Receipt for supply of a pound of plain chocolates by mail order

103: ff. 216-221: Dorothy Wood, Hon. Sec., The Henry Wood Concert Society Ltd; Jessie Wood [née Goldsack, Chairman, The Henry Wood Concert Society Ltd: 24 October 1946-15 February 1947: Correspondence with The Henry Wood Concert Society Ltd concerning Sargent conducting performances of ‘Messiah’ on 20 November 1946, and ‘Israel in Egypt’ on 5 November 1947

104: f. 230: Ernest John Wright: 16 February 1947: Request for permission to send the scores of two of his compositions, ‘Ebb-Tide Sketches’ and a ‘Dramatic Overture’, for Sargent’s help to gain further performances

105: ff. 212-229: Oxford University Press: 1946: Promotional booklet entitled ‘The Music of Alan Rawsthorne’ published by Oxford University Press