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1: 1-2: Alan Campbell-Johnson: Campbell-Johnson and Swarbrick Limited Public Relations Consultants: 18 September 1952: Requests Sargent speak at a lunchtime meeting of the Council of the Institute of Public Relations in 1953

2: 3-4: Maret Champion: 21 July 1952: Request to meet Sargent after a concert while she is on her visit from Australia

3: 5: G.W. Sheppard: Hon. Sec. Carshalton Choral Society: 29 August 1952: Requests Sargent become President of the Carshalton Choral Society

4: 6-7: Dominic Crosfield, Lady Crosfield: Formerly Member of Parliament, Founder and Chairman of Pediki Steghi (Day Nurseries) and of Music for Children in Greece [see WwW]: 17 September 1952: Writes to recommend young pianist Daphne Spotiswoode; encloses her details

5: 8: Percy Colson: Composer, author: 30 April 1952: Requests permission to write an article about Sargent for a publication named 'Queen'

6: 9: 'Piggy' [?]: [friend in Essex]: 6 August 1952: Enquires whether Sargent would like to take a mortgage on a property she owns

7: 10-12: 17 December 1951: Hon. Sec. City Livery Club: 17 December 1951: Letter to accompany pages from the 'Liveryman' which contains a report of the luncheon of the City Livery Club including a photograph of Sargent and transcript of his speech

8: 13-15: Doreen B. Stokes: National Canine Defence League, Stamford Animal Care Campaign Committee: 2-30 June 1952: Appeal for the National Canine Defence League

9: 16-18: Percy Colson: Composer, author: 21 April 1952-20 July 1952: Requests Sargent advise his friend Sir Alec Martin of Christie's about an organ; requests tickets for a boy they have been looking after

10: 19: G.D. Crew: 10 April 1952: Reports he has arrived in London and brings greetings from individuals in Chile, where they are looking forward to Sargent's forthcoming tour

11: 20: Stanley [surname unclear]: [Director of a small choral group in Birchington, Kent]: 7 May 1952: Enquiry about Sargent's arrangement of 'Rule Britannia' which he would like his choral group to perform

12: 21-22: [not correspondence]: Church Farm Vintage Cider: 1952: Brochure for Church Farm Vintage Cider

13: 23: Albert E. Chapman: Conductor, Brighton and Hove Harmonic Society: 15 April 1952: Seeks conducting work such as 'an occasional BBC job'

14: 24-25: Walter Francis John Montagu Douglas Scott, 9th Duke of Buccleuch and 11th Duke of Queensberry: 16 November 1953: Letters concerning proposed music for his wedding for which he seeks advice form Sargent; would like Isabel Baillie to sing for the occasion

15: 26-27: Gwen Davies: [friend in Liverpool]: 10 November 1952: Thanks Sargent for his performance of 'The Kingdom'; enquires about the projection of voice in the younger generation of singers

16: 28: Louisa d'Amour: 9 October 1952: Postcard requesting return of writings she sent to Sargent

17: 29-31: Patricia Drury: Dana Perfumes Ltd.: 26 August 1952: Encloses brochure for Dana Perfumes Ltd. at Sargent's request

18: 32-33: Teresa Clotilde del Riego: 17 September-11 October 1952: Letters concerning Christmas Carols which del Riego sends for Sargent's consideration; he cannot perform them in 1952.

19: 34: Ruth Lynda Deyo Dalton: Pianist, Composer, Egyptologist: 14 August 1952: Invites Sargent to attend a private hearing of a Music Drama of Ancient Egypt written by Dalton and her husband

20: 35: Pamela Dempster: Formerly Secretary to Lady Balfour; singing student: 21 July 1952: Informs Sargent she is 'anxious to start work again'

21: 36: Signed 'W.W.': 15 May 1952: Informs Sargent of his new address in Kent which he has established as a home for elderly guests; invites Sargent to visit2

2: 37: Charles Pearce: Chairman of the Governors, St. Dunstan's College, Catford: 14 April 1952: Request to present prizes at the Speech Day of St. Dunstan's College, Catford

23: 38-39: Patricia Day: [Friend from Stamford]: 4-9 May 1952: Letters requesting to attend a studio broadcast following Sargent's previous suggestion

24: 40-43: George H. Macnab: Edinburgh University Club: 4-24 September 1952: Letters concerning invitation and arrangements for Sargent to attend the Edinburgh University Club Winter Dinner in the presence of the Duke of Edinburgh

25: 44-45: Foster [forename unclear]: Retiring Member of the Royal Choral Society: 24 April 1952: Farewell message on relinquishing her place in the Royal Choral Society; reminisces on the early days of the Society

26: 46-47: Margaret Furness: Hon. Sec. Melton United Orchestral Society [presumed to be daughter of Melton Mowbray friends Jean and Harold Furness]: 12 October 1952: Reports on the activities of the orchestra in Melton Mowbray; she has become conductor of the Operatic Society

27: 48-59: Peter Goodman, Jean Furness, Mary Sheena: [Friend from Melton Mowbray], [Daughter of Jean Furness]: 27 August-22 October 1952: Correspondence concerning request for financial assistance for Mary Sheena, daughter of Jean Furness, who is to have a fourth child

28: 60: Jean Furness: [Friend from Melton Mowbray]: 30 August 1952: Requests a ticket for a Promenade Concert for days when she is to be in London

29: 61: Timmy Egerton: 8 August 1952: Letter following a discussion with Sargent proposing to approach the trustees of the Coulthurst Trust to obtain charitable support for Eric Fenby

30: 62: Otto Ernst: Conductor: 20 October 1952: Seeks advice to find a job as a conductor with a 'first-rate Orchestra'

31: 63-64: Ada Elam: Formerly orchestral violinist: 3 November 1952: Seeking a buyer for a violin which she describes as an 'Amati 1622'

32: 65-66: Anthony Ward: Conductor, East Surrey Symphony Orchestra: 20 October 1952: Requests Sargent become President of the East Surrey Symphony Orchestra'; copy of Sargent's reply suggesting a local person of influence would be preferable

33: 67: M.J. Buckmaster: Public Relations Officer, Ford Motor Company, Ltd.: 30 July 1952: Invitation to attend the premiere of a new film entitled 'Opus 65'; the film has been designed to fit an original musical score by Richard Arnell

34: 68: Geoffrey Fraser: Artist: 24 May 1952: Thanks Sargent for giving permission to attend rehearsals to make studies for a painting

35: 69-72: Jacqueline Fiers: 6-9 May 1952: Seeks a London engagement for the violinist Pierre D'Archambeau; encloses promotional leaflet; Sargent's reply insists he would have to hear him play

36: 73: John Gill: [? - At Malta]: 21 October 1952: Thanks Sargent for sending his portrait

37: 74-75: Duncan Guthrie: Infantile Paralyisis Fellowship, Committee for the Promotion of Research: 6 November 1952: Requests confirmation that Sargent's name and style is correct on the stationery and literature for the Infantile Paralyisis Fellowship, Committee for the Promotion of Research

38: 76: Ruth Gipps: Composer, oboeist, pianist: 11 October 1952: Writes to enclose an article [missing] which is to appear in 'Musical Opinion'; wishes to play the Bliss Piano Concerto with Sargent conducting

39: 77-86: A Guy, Gladys Guy, Humphrey Brooke: Artist, Secretary, Royal Academy of Arts: 12 August-26 May 1952: Correspondence concerning request to buy Gladys Guy's paintings which she and her mother claim were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts; Humphrey Brooke of the Royal Academy advises no paintings by the artist have been exhibited

40: 87: Charles Groves: 28 May 1952: Concerning violinist John Maddocks who seeks orchestral work

41: 88: Kenneth G. Grubb: 3 June 1952: Requests Sargent open a Fair being held to raise money to replace the organ at Christ Church, Crouch End

42: 89-91: L. Stella Greenwood: Formerly Soprano in Royal Choral Society: 17 May-26 July 1952: Concerning Greenwood's failed re-audition for a place in the Royal Choral Society; explains this was owing to problems with her throat; Sargent advises her to see a Dr. Harsford

43: 92-94: Mary Green: 15 May 1952 [has written 1931]: Requests Sargent listen to her husband's abilities as a musician

44: 95-96: Enid Bray: 18 July 1951: Letters concerning two records of her voice previously sent to Sargent; Sargent returns them without comment

45: 97: J.C. Griffiths: Welsh Correspondent for 'The Observer': Undated [1952]: Typescript article entitled 'Memorial to a Musician of the People' proposing a permanent memorial for the late Welsh conductor Bumford Griffiths

46: 98-100: Rita Hunter [other name Rosa Irvine]: [Describes herself as author, composer, playwright]: 19 September 1952: Requests an interview to discuss two operas she has written; encloses a biography, testimonials, and small photograph

47: 101: A.L. Hill: Tom Hill (Knightsbridge) Ltd. [Tailors]: 12 November 1952: Informs Sargent they are preparing legal action against Sargent's son Peter to recover debt of £20 owed to the company

48: 102: Patricia E. Hisenth: Member of the Royal Choral Society: 5 May 1952: Expresses concern over the provision of costumes for the forthcoming performances of 'Hiawatha'

49: 103-107: Margaret Hubicki: Composer: 5 October 1952: Encloses published score of two Christmas carols to request they be performed by the Royal Choral Society

50: 108-109: Joan Hewitt: [Acquaintance from 'early war years in Stoke-on-Trent']: 23 October 1952: Requests testimonial for employment in Canada; thanks Sargent for providing one

51: 110: Ramsey Howie: Lecturer in Music, Teachers' Training College, Andmore, New Zealand: 4 November 1952: Invitation to meet with Sargent to report on his performance he conducted in New Zealand of Eric Curtis's oratorio 'The Christ'

52: 111: Trevor Hughes: 21 September 1952: Requests Sargent's opinion on his idea to perform Mendelssohn's 'Hymn of Praise' with dancing at the Royal Albert Hall

53: 112: S.J. Murdoch: Buyer, Piano Department, Harrods Ltd: 19 September 1952: Thanks Sargent for his examination of a piano purchased by the Duke of Northumberland

54: 113-114: Ann Howlett: Member of the Royal Choral Society: 14 November 1952: Writes to enclose particulars of her education following a meeting with Sargent; seeks employment

55: 115-116: Frank H[owes?]: 3 October 1952: Expresses disappointment at a programme for a St. Cecilia's Day Concert [no context]; appears to answer a number of musicological questions posed by Sargent

56: 117: Thomas Jeeves Horder, 1st Baron Horder: Physician: 16 November 1950: Article entitled 'The Concept of God in Human Life' by Lord Horder, reprinted from 'The Listener' dated 16 November 1950

57: 118: C.C. Hayden: 7 September 1952: Poem entitled 'The Prom'

58: 119: Wilhelm Hansen: Wilhelm Hansen, Music-Forlag, København: 24 September 1952: Concerning a score of Nielson's Violin Concerto

59: 120: George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood: Editor of 'Opera' Magazine: 15 August 1952: Concerning a copy of the original manuscript of Verdi's 'Falstaff'

60: 121: J.H. Hare: [Associated with Sargent's father in Stamford]: 15 August 1952: Requests a performance of G.W.F. Crowther's 'Concertstruck' for which Crowther's sister has the parts

61: 122-123: Humphrey Hall, Harold Grenfell: Sargent's cousin: 14 August 1952: Letter from Hall to Grenfell seeking lodgings near the Royal College of Music for a music student

62: 124: Alice Hunt: 20 July 1952: Welcomes Sargent back to London; invites Sargent for a drink or meal after she returns from Norfolk

63: 125: Doreen Heal: Formerly member of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra: 14 April 1952: Writes to enclose a cutting [missing] from the Liverpool Post relating to her dismissal from the Liverpool Philharmonic

64: 126: Rita Alison: Hatherop Estate Company: 4 July 1952: Writes to enclose a book of tickets for the tombola at the Gloucestershire Red Cross Fete

65: 127: [unclear]: W. Heffer & Sons Ltd.: 22 January 1952: Concerning a delay in publication of the Mozart Gesamtuasgabe which Sargent has ordered

66: 128-130: Barbara [no surname]: 25 April 1952: Requests Sargent's help for young Australian violinist Carmel Hakendorf

67: 131-133: Derek Hanchett-Stamford: 22 May 1952: Requests financial assistance

68: 134: John Hunt: Pianist: 30 April 1952: Concerning arrangements for Hunt to visit America; requests to perform again with Sargent in the summer

69: 135-136: Walter J. Horridge: Associated with Stamford, Lincs.: 30 April-11 May 1952: Letters concerning audition for 'Jack's daughter Jill'

70: 137: Grace Howard-Jones: 28 February 1952: Requests help for a disabled musician seeking work

71: 138: : [1952]: Photographic proof print of a woman (unidentified)

72: 139: Joan Howsor: Stained glass artist: 7 July 1952: Seeks Sargent's advice to help design a stained glass window in memory of the Duke of Kent

73: 140: Heizy Kerr [surname unclear]: 1952: Requests Sargent does not write to his father as he has had to give up the idea of a musical career

74: 141: William Kenner: 25 October 1952: Requests Sargent commend the work of the Royal School of Church Music for their appeal

75: 142: Roland Johnson: Conductor of the Orchestra and Chorus of the College of Music of Cincinnati: 2 July 1952: Requests to study under the direction of Sargent during his time studying in Europe

76: 143: Marie Kerr: 29 October 1952: Requests Sargent encourage her nephew Henry Kerr to take up a position he has been offered in the United States rather than continue striving to become a conductor

77: 144-145: Florence Jones, [surname derived from letter of 22 January 1957]: Member of the Royal Choral Society: 21-31 October 1952: Letters concerning her resignation from the Royal Choral Society to live in Derby; later thanks Sargent for his 'beautiful gift'

78: 146: W.E. Wallace: Chairman, Dinner Dance Committee, Invalid Children's Aid Association: 14 October 1952: Thanks Sargent for agreeing to become patron of the Dinner Dance of the Invalid Children's Aid Association

79: 147-148: [Unclear]: Photo Sales Department, Keystone Press Agency Ltd News and Feature Picture Service: 9 Setpember 1952: Acknowledges receipt of Sargent's request for a photograph of Larry Adler; encloses a price list

80: 149-150: G. Westmann [Mrs]: Organising Secretary, Friends of the Isreal Philharmonic Orchestra: 14 August 1952: Letters concerning a proposal by the Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to establish a cultural musical society

81: 151: John: 12 August 1952: Informs Sargent of alterations he has made in the score for the forthcoming performance of 'These Things Shall Be' at a Promenade Concert

82: 152: C.J. Greenwood: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited: 19 April 1952: Requests Sargent write a foreword to the children's book 'Alice in Musicland'

83: 153: Parry Jones: 24 July 1952: Concerning laryngologist Dr. Ivor Griffiths who he recommends

84: 154: R. Lush: Secretary, The International Music Association of Great Britain Limited: 18 February 1952: Concerning Sargent's membership of The International Music Association of Great Britain

85: 155: Duncan Guthrie: Infantile Paralysis Fellowship: 11 May 1952: Requests Sargent write an open letter for a diary and directory intended to be published by the Infantile Paralysis Fellowship

86: 156-162: [not correspondence]: Koussevitsky Music Foundation: Undated [1952]: Booklet for The Koussevitsky Music Foundations

87: 162: Geoffrey Milroy: Succentor and Sacrist: 19 September 1952: Requests an employment reference for Edward Allen Wicks, Chorus Master of the Leeds Philharmonic Society, in relation to his application for the post of Organist and Choirmaster at Exeter Cathedral

88: 163-166: Frank Thistleton, Motylinski [forename unclear], Barbara [?]: Musicians Benevolent Fund, Royal College of Music: 27 October 1952: Correspondence concerning request to find music copying work for a Mr Motylinski from his wife; Sargent refers the case to the Musicians' Benevolent Fund and Royal College of Music

89: 167-168: Louis (Francis Albert Victor Nicholas) Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma: Undated [1952]: Memorandum from Sargent concerning troops marching in procession; to prevent bands becoming confused he suggests a sequence of flags visible from rooftops operated by people listening to a metronome transmitted by radio

90: 169: C. Middleton-Hey: Undated [1952]: Sends a new lyric to the 'Londonderry Air' inspired by hearing Sargent conduct the piece

91: 170: David Moule-Evans: Composer: 29 October 1952: Thanks Sargent for a performance of his Symphony

92: 171: Cecilia Leventhal [Miss]: [Acquaintance who has emigrated to the US]: 28 October 1952: Personal letter reporting on her dissatisfaction with life in America

93: 172: William G. Lambert: [not correspondence]: Undated [1952]: Contact card94: 173-174: Margaret L. May: [Brisbane]: 12 September 1952: Personal letter explaining difficulty of retrieving her money from the bank in order to gain passage to England to see her sisters before they die

95: 175: [unclear]: 'Music and Musicians' magazine: 12 September 1952: Requests Sargent write an article for 'Music and Musicians'

96: 176-177: Bertram Nelson: Hon. Sec. Merseyside Civic Society: 12 November 1952: Invites Sargent to speak at the Annual Meeting of the Merseyside Civic Society

97: 178: W. Porges: Director, Snow-tick Ltd [laundering services]: 11 October 1952: Promotional letter advertising Snow-tick Ltd

98: 179: [not correspondence]: October 1952: Cutting from Melton Mowbray local press concerning Melton United Orchestral Society which is to continue for another year under the conductorship of Norman Silcock, who is a blind musician

99: 180: Robert Lusty: Michael Joseph Ltd: 15 August 1952: Writes to enclose an advance proof copy of Dr. Jacques Barzun's anthology 'Pleasures of Music'; Sargent's endorsement written on the reverse of letter

100: 181: W.E. Lethby-Shepherd [Mr]: [Friend in Somerset]: 25 April 1952: Personal letter thanking Sargent for persuading the Manager of the Royal Albert Hall to refund the cost of tickets to Sargent's concert

101: 182: Henry Patelson: The Joseph Patelson Music House: 2 September 1952: Informs Sargent they are sending several catalogues of orchestral music and scores at his request

102: 183-185: [?]: 17 May-22 August 1952: Requests Sargent be a Godfather to her forthcoming child; regrets to hear Sargent will be abroad for the christening

103: 186: 'Dickie': Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean [Royal Navy]: 23 August 1952: Concerning arrangements for Sargent to conduct massed string bands of the Royal Navy Fleet

104: 187: Hubert Langley: 4 June 1952: Requests to see a book of anthems ascribed to Thomas Arne which Sargent has in his possession

105: 188: Lettice Bowlby: Formerly Extra Woman of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth: 11 August 1952: Requests Sargent attend the White City Stadium with her; reports on recent events

106: 189: Rafaelle Leinster, Duchess of Leinster: [Married to Edward Fitzgerald, 7th Duke of Leinster]: 2 August 1952: Invites Sargent to come with her, the Venezuelan Ambassador and his wife to hear Guido Cantelli conduct at the Festival Hall

107: 190: Joanna Lycett: [From Stamford, Lincs.]: 25 July 1952: Requests to meet Sargent on her visit to London; reports she now has a 2-year old daughter

108: 191-199: Österreiche Länderbank: 16 June 1952: Certificates of payment from the Bank of Austria