MS Mus. 1784/1/20

1: f. 1: A.C. Meares: Insurance Department, Geoffrey Davis Limited: 24 August 1950: Concerning an accident occurring on 29 July when a tyre is ‘alleged to have burst’

2: f. 2: B.L. Deed: Stamford School: 26 April 1950: Thanks Sargent for his letter and offer of £100 for a Frances Tinkler Memorial Prize (Tinkler was Sargent's first piano teacher).

3: f. 4: E. Irene Brock: 27 November 1950: Apologises for the interruption in supply of eggs

4: ff. 5-6: Elena Danger: 31 February 1950: Request for permission to attend rehearsals at the Royal Albert Hall

5: ff. 7-8: Elena Danger: 1-21 March 1950: Seeks Sargent’s advice on joining a choral society

6: f. 9: Archie Fox: Bassoon player: 30 November 1950: Wishes to meet Sargent to discuss a ‘professional matter’

7: ff. 10-14: Christian Dupriez: Programmer and Musical Commentator, Institut national Belge de radiodiffusion: 20 February-18 August 1950: Concerning script for radio broadcast; includes press cutting

8: f. 15: [name unclear]: Request for Sargent to explain briefly the production plan for ‘Dido’

9: ff. 16-21: [unclear]: On behalf of Sir Georg Franckenstein, Der Prähdent der Gesselsschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien: 25 September 1950: Encloses text by Franz Schmidt on his oratorio ‘Das Buch mit Sieben Siegeln’; text in German

10: ff. 22-25: Eileen Ellis: 4 November 1950: Request to meet Sargent for him to ‘advise about Juliet’

11: f. 26: Peggy M. Whitman: Formerly orchestral musician: 9 January 1950: Thanks Sargent for the photograph he sent; enquires whether he would like some eggs from the local farm

12: ff. 27-28: Peggie M. Whitman: Formerly orchestral musician: 29 October 1950: Personal letter including thanks to Sargent for securing for her an audition for the BBC Variety Orchestra; she cannot accept the post owing to poor eyesight

13: f. 29: Evelyn [surname unclear]: 7 November 1950: Corrects dates for invitation to visit; mentions the opportunity to go hunting

14: f. 30: E. Irene Brock: 7 April 1950: Concerning supply of eggs

15: f. 31: Parker Morris: Electoral Registration Officer: 9 November 1950: Application to be placed on the Absent Voters’ List

16: ff. 32-33: Elsa Fraankal: Sculptress: 21 September 1950: Request to create a portrait bust of Sargent

17: ff. 34-35: Winifred P. Fish: 1 September 1950: Correspondence concerning a book by Fish which she has sent to Sargent to read; Sargent expresses disappointment in the book and questions the practical use of philosophy and psychology compared to religion

18: ff. 36-38: W. Fairclough: Artist: 22 July 1950: Request for permission to attend rehearsals for Promenade Concerts in order to make drawings of the orchestra

19: f. 39: Elwyn Roberts: Royal National Eisteddffod of Wales, 1951: 31 July 1950: Invitation for Sargent to be guest conductor at the Royal National Eisteddffod of Wales, 1951

20: ff. 40-41: James H. Fassett: Supervisor of Music, Columbia Broadcasting System Inc.: 28 July 1950: Request for an interview with Sargent to be used as broadcast material for symphonic concerts in the US

21: f. 42: Blanche[?]: 1950: Has just enjoyed a fortnight in Tanguers and French Morocco; invites Sargent to stay when he next passes through Lisbon

22: f. 43: A[First name unclear] E. Edye: 26 March 1950: Edye describes herself as a ‘metaphycisist’; encloses an extract from a book she has been reading concerning the connection between sound, scent and perfume

23: ff. 44-46: Mary Every: 28 April 1950: Hand-painted birthday card

24: f. 47: Robert S. Elkin: Elkin & Co. [Music Publisher]: 28 April 1950: Congratulates Sargent on a performance of Elgar's Symphony No. 2

25: f. 48: Robert S. Elkin: Elkin & Co. [Music Publisher]: 2 February 1950: Has acquired the publishing rights to Hamilton Harty’s Violin Concerto should Sargent wish to perform it

26: ff. 49-106: [not correspondence]: 24 January-23 February 1950 [date of dinner]: Material relating to Sargent’s attendance at The Annual Dinner of The Institution of Electrical Engineers

27: f. 107: Victor [surname unclear]: 27 October 1950: Reports he is leaving on 5 November; likes the BBC Orchestra; text in French

28: ff. 108-109: William Patrick; Suzanne [no surname]: 26 November 1950: Concerning a proposed production of Dryden’s ‘All for Love’ at the Royal Naval College

29: f. 110: Victoria G[?]: 27 October 1950: Expresses appreciation of the BBC Orchestra; she is leaving London on 5 November; text in French

30: ff. 111-115: Dr. Pepperdine, Medical Doctor; Harold Grace, Conductor, orchestral musician; Suki [no surname]: 24 October-5 November 1950: Correspondence concerning conductor Harold Grace; Dr Pepperdine alleges Grace falsely claimed to have a medical condition in order to receive Sargent’s charity

31: f. 116: Tom M. Johnson: Manager, Houston Symphony Society: 15 June 1950: Concerning arrangements to meet Ima Hogg, founder of the Houston Symphony Society, when she visits London

32: f. 117: Mary Grady: 31 April 1950: Request to meet Sargent in confidence to discuss a matter related to work

33: ff. 118-122: Jeanne Gautier: Feburary 1950: Material concerning a broadcast performance in February 1950 with Des Orchestra National de la Radiodiffusion Francaise, Paris, with violinist Jeanne Gautier performing Claude Arrieu’s Violin Concerto; includes a concert programme and press review

34: ff. 213-124: Alexander Gibson: Music Secretary, Royal College of Music Students’ Association: 23 September 1950: Thanks Sargent for permission to attend rehearsals for Promenade Concerts; requests Sargent take a rehearsal of the Royal College of Music Students’ Association Orchestra

35: ff. 125-127: Reginald Hayes: Baritone, Musicologist, Actor: 27 November 1950: Thanks Sargent for hearing him sing; encloses promotional brochure

36: f. 128: Charles Hammond: Charles Hammond Ltd. [Interior Designers]: 9 November 1950: Approval of order for fabric

37: f. 129: [no name]: Amer-Contex (Imports & Exports) Ltd.: November 1950: Promotional letter for imported boneless canned hams

38: f. 130: Tyrone Guthrie: Theatre and Opera Producer: 1950: Request for a meeting with Sargent to talk about Tom Gardner’s Opera

39: ff. 131-134: K.F. Scarfe, Secretary to Lord Horder; Sigrid Newfield, Secretary to Lord Horder; Gwen Higham; Thomas Jeeves Horder, 1st Baron Horder: Concerning appointment Sargent has arranged for Gwen Higham to have consultation with physician Lord Horder

40: f. 135: Nora Gruhn: Soprano: 12 November 1950: Request for a signed photograph of Sargent

41: f. 136: Philippa Griffith: 22 October 1950: Request for some records which are too expensive for her to buy; her mother sends her love

42: f. 137: Wilhelm Hansen: Music Publisher, Copenhagen: 8 November 1950: Cannot obtain the scores of Sibelius ‘The Ferryman’s Bride’ and ‘Festivo’ and Kodaly’s ‘Hary Janos Suite’ which Sargent has requested

43: f. 138: C.M. Caruthers: Hampshire Rural Music School: 7 November 1950: Announcement of Ordinary General Meeting; hopes Sargent will offer himself for re-election as President

44: ff. 139-141: A. Gurd: Hayes and Harlington Operatic Society: 14 October-2 November 1950: Concerning Sargent’s patronage of the Hayes and Harlington Operatic Society

45: 142: R.W. Caines: Hon. Sec. Hayes and Harlington School’s Music Society 1951 Primary Schools Festival: 4 October 1950: Request for Sargent to conduct the Hayes and Harlington School’s Music Society 1951 Primary Schools Festival

46: f. 143: Peter Hanbury: Neighbour at Albert Hall Mansions: 19 October 1950: Invitation to attend a drinks party

47: f. 144: Dorothy Gibb: 28 July 1950: Reports on his convalescing in hospital; thanks Sargent for his recent performance of Brahms Symphony No. 3

48: ff. 145-146: Gerald F. Gentry: Viola player in the BBC Opera Orchestra: 18 August 1950: Request for meeting with Sargent concerning ambitions to become a conductor

49: f. 147: [first name unclear] Neil: Goodwin & Tabb Ltd. [Music Librarians and Publishers]: 8 September 1950: Acknowledges receipt of letter with sample library bag, of which Sargent would like to have another 12 made

50: ff. 148-150: Arthur Goring: Lieutenant-Colonel: 1 June 1950: Promotional letter for XLV Pure Devon Honey; Sargent requests sample

51: ff. 151-153: J. Crossley Clitheroe: Director of Music, Guildford: 28 July-21 August 1950: Concerning request for Sargent to address the Guildford Concertgoers’ Society

52: ff. 154-156: Evelyn Hunt: August 1950: Encloses cuttings from the local press depicting the Duke of Windsor attending a bullfight in Spain; requests Sargent take action in his capacity as spokesperson for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

53: f. 157: W.H. Harding: Member of Worthing Municipal Choir: 2 August 1950: Seeks to ascertain particulars of Sargent’s motet ‘The Second Crucifixion’

54: ff. 158-162: J.H. Conder: The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Co.: 1950: Encloses brochure for ‘GoodYear Lifeguards’ tyres following reports in the press of Sargent’s recent motor accident caused by a burst tyre

55: f. 163: J.A. Brooke: Authors’ Club: 2 August 1950: Thanks Sargent for a ‘splendid rendering of the Weber Bassoon Concerto’ with his son G. Brooke

56: f. 164: Reginald Hayes: Baritone, Musicologist Actor,: 16 August 1950: Thanks Sargent for cheque and promises as soon as the Bach Gesellschaft arrive he will bring the volumes for inspection

57: f. 165: Luke Hogan: Alderman, Liverpool: 1 August 1950: Request for a meeting with Sargent when in Liverpool for the reason that ‘all is not well here’

58: f. 166: A.C. Meares: Insurance Department, Godfrey Davis Limited [car rental service]: 3 August 1950: Acknowledges receipt of report following motor accident; requests sketch of scene of accident

59: f. 167: Mary Grepe: The Friends of St. George’s League: 28 April 1950: Request that Sargent make a speech to The Friends of St. George’s League in support of St. George’s Hospital

60: f. 168: Harrods: 26 January 1950: Card from the Harrods Book Department to notify Sargent that 6 copies of ‘House Nonsense’ cannot be supplied as it is out of stock

61: ff. 169-171: A. Gilbert: 20-31 May 1950: Correspondence concerning request for photograph of Sargent for article in the ‘Sphere’

62: ff. 172-175: Anïta Harrison: Swedish Pianist: 23 April 1950: Request for the opportunity to perform Rawsthorne’s Piano Concerto during Sargent’s trip to Sweden to conduct the Konsertföreningens Orchestra next season; also requests to perform the Britten Piano Concerto at a Promenade Concert

63: ff. 177-178: [name unclear]: Godfrey Davis Ltd. [car rental service]: 4 April 1950: Confirms booking for a self-drive Armstrong-Siddeley car for Sargent on 16 April 1950

64: f. 179: Mary E. Hope: 12 March 1950: Invitation for Sargent and his son Peter to share lunch on 16 April at her new home in Kent [in the event, Sargent hired a car to drive to Kent and suffered a motor accident caused by a broken tyre]

65: f. 180: Humphrey Hare: Leighton Park School, Reading: 26 February 1950: Request for Sargent’s comments on a ‘Pastoral Fantasy’ which Hare sent to Sargent for examination; informs Sargent of the death of Frank Hare of Stamford

66: ff. 181-182: Haydn Hopkins: Cellist: 14 March 1950: Request for testimonial in relation to post as Director of Entertainments for the Corporations of Great Yarmouth and Eastbourne

67: f. 183: P.E. Gutt: Tailoring Manager, Horne Brothers Ltd.: 17 March 1950: Writes to enclose patterns for a black jacket and trousers in utility quality materials for a manservant

68: f. 184: S.G. Ferguson: G-B Instructional Limited: 17 February 1950: Request to use pre-existing film footage of Sargent conducting for an educational film on the physics of sound

69: ff. 185-186: Philippa[?]: Joint Secretary, Galloway Musical Festival: 21 March 1950: Request for Sargent to recommend a tenor or baritone for their forthcoming musical festival

70: ff. 187-188: Michael John Herbert: Pupil, Dulwich College Preparatory School: 18 March 1950: Writes at age 8 to request permission to attend a rehearsal of the BBC Symphony Orchestra; Sargent accepts

71: f. 189: Galloway [no first name]: 21 March 1950: Copy of letter from Sargent to Galloway in which he promises to recommend a singer

72: f. 190: James Gibbs: Pianist: 1950: Typescript list of concertos in the repertoire of James Gibbs

73: f. 191: Helen Hill: Soprano: 16 February 1950: Request for Sargent to give some coaching on the interpretation of ‘Elijah’

74: f. 192: Parry Jones: Tenor: 29 November 1950: Concerning attendance at a rehearsal

75: ff. 193-198: E. Hyatt Box, Merchandise Manager, Jacqmar (Wholesale & Export) Limited; Alan M. Allan, Managing Director, Jacqmar (Wholesale & Export) Limited: 30 August-28 November 1950: Concerning refund for material purchased for black dresses; it is claimed the fabric cannot be washed without damaging the dresses

76: f. 199: S.C. Johnson: Member of the Council, Rotary Club of London: 23 November 1950: Request for Sargent to be guest speaker at a Rotary Club Ladies’ Day Luncheon at the Connaught Rooms on 14 February; Sargent cannot attend owing to a prior engagement

77: ff. 200-201: [not correspondence]: Incorporated Society of Musicians: 1950: Brochure for the Incorporated Society of Musicians