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1: ff. 1-2: Marie Xenia Lathom [Countess of Lathom]: White Allom Ltd: 29 July 1952: Enquiries concerning Sargent's contacts to find decorating work for White Allom Ltd

2: f. 3: Michael Lubbock: 1952: Letter congratulating Sargent on a performance of [Elgar Symphony?] No. 2

3: ff. 4-7: E. Leonard: 26 April 1952: Seeks Sargent's help to find work as a violinist for her husband

4: ff. 8-11: George R.D. Bennett, Percy Colson: St. Michael's College, Tenbury, Editor of 'Queen' magazine; resident of the Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester: 16 May-2 June 1952: Correspondence concerning a Mr. Littlejohn, organist and choirmaster at Michael's College Tenbury, who Sargent would like to be offered a place at the Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester

5: ff. 12-50: Sir Alec Martin: Managing Director, Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd.: 3 March-3 March-28 April 1952: Correspondence and printed material relating to the rebuilding of the church organ at St. Colomba's Church; includes a concert programme for the London Orpheus Choir, a brochure for the Compton electronic organ, and copies of the St. Colomba's Church Magazine (March 1952) and The Quarterly Record of the Incorporated Association of Organists No. 147 (April 1952)

6: ff. 51-52: R. Masefield, C.B. Masefield: R & C.B. Masefield, Solicitors: 11-25 January 1952: Concerning a violin to be donated to a member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra as specified by the will of recently-deceased Lillie Duff Mitchell

7: f. 53: Oliver V.D. Lang: Cousin of Sargent: 7 May 1952: Invitation to view an exhibition of his paintings

8: ff. 54-63: [not correspondence]: 1 February 1952 [date of auction]: Catalogue for auction of paintings belonging to Lady Wavertree at Chistie, Manson & Woods Ltd. on 1 February 1952

9: ff. 64-66: Mabel Lander: 5-22 October 1952: Correspondence concerning request for Sargent to conduct children's concerts; Sargent regrets he does not have time and recommends John Hollingsworth instead

10: ff. 67-69: Reginald Cudlipp: Deputy Editor, News of the World: 27 September-14 October 1952: Correspondence concerning request for Sargent to adjudicate a competition organised by the 'News of the World' to compose a new military march; Sargent is doubtful he would agree with others serving on the panel

11: ff. 70-74: D.R. Vallender: Chairman of the 'All Arts' Committee, National Playing Fields Association: 13 August 1952: Request for Sargent to join the Advisory Panel for a book exhibition in aid of the National Playing Fields Association

12: f. 75: Niety [?]: The Royal Aero Club: 16 September 1952: Thanks Sargent for 'putting him up'

13: f. 76: Alan MacDonald: 29 August 1952: Informs Sargent he has arrived in London from Chile and looks forward to attending some Promenade Concerts

14: ff. 77-79: Bernard Miles: Mermaid Theatre: 12 April 1952: Encloses promotional leaflet for the Second Festival of Music and Drama at the Mermaid Theatre

15: f. 80: R.S. McDougall: Hon. Treasurer, National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: 29 May 1952: Concerning a proposal by the 'Daily Mirror' to finance the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

16: f. 81: Donal H. McCullough: Finders Ltd.: 1 May 1952: Concerning arrangements for a 'Brains Trust' reunion dinner

17: ff. 82-83: Charles Proctor: Organist: 23-29 October 1952: Request for Sargent to sponsor Proctor's application for the post of Organist and Master of the Music at Peterborough Cathedral; Sargent agrees

18: ff. 84-87: Joseph Mitty: Local Organiser, Oxford Committee for Famine Relief: 11 October 1952 [date of performance]: Programme and press review for a performance of 'Elijah' on 11 October 1952 at Wesley Central Hall, Portsmouth

19: ff. 88-90: G. [surname unclear]: 24 October 1952: Requests appointment with Sargent following their discussion at the British Embassy in Buenos Aries

20: f. 91: Stanley Oliver: Founder of the Royal Wellington Choral Union: 19 October 1952: Thanks Sargent for agreeing to be his proposer [no further context]; requests information about the forthcoming performances of Vaughan-Williams's 'Sinfonia Antarctica'

21: f. 92: Stanley Oliver: Founder of the Royal Wellington Choral Union: 10 September 1952: Seeks a ticket for a forthcoming performance of 'The Music Makers' conducted by Sargent

22: ff. 93-94: Dorothy Pybus: [Friend in Johannesburg]: 17 May 1952: Concerning supply of cigars to Sargent: ff. 95-96: Florence Peddie: 14 July 1952: Seeks advice concerning the musical education of a young pianist named Ann Pretyman

23: ff. 97-98: Joan Percivall: Pianist: 12 September 1952: Concerning an audition with Sargent which has been postponed; encloses a programme for a forthcoming performance

24: f. 99: Dora Mary Powell: ['Dorabella' of the Enigma Variations]: Undated [1952/53]: Request to meet Sargent at a forthcoming concert

25: f. 100: Stanley Oliver: Founder of the Royal Wellington Choral Union: 29 August 1952: Request to meet Sargent at a forthcoming concert

26: f. 101: David Parkes: Conductor, Plymouth Orpheus Society: 11 March 1953: Thanks Sargent for his advice concerning artists to book for a forthcoming production of Verdi's 'Requiem' by the Plymouth Operatic Society

27: ff. 102-103: [forename unclear] Kelley: Quigley Publications Limited: 19 March 1952: Requests permission to include Sargent's biography in the next edition of 'International Motion Picture Almanac'

28: ff. 104-105: Harold Shelton: Editorial Manager, Odhams Press Ltd Book Department: 20 December 1951: Request for Sargent to contribute to a book entitled 'What I Believe'; encloses a list of other contributors

29: ff. 106-113: [not correspondence]: Undated [1952/53]: Promotional booklet for the Port of London Authority

30: f. 114: Vincent Paull Martin: 14 May 1952: Concerning artist Geoffrey Fraser who would like to paint Sargent conducting the orchestra

31: ff. 115-116: Joan Penman: 24 April 1952: Writes to point out inaccuracies in Sargent's biography published in 'Who's Who'

32: f. 117: C. Penn [Mrs]: [Upholsterer]: Concerning the repair of Sargent's curtains and chair covers

33: f. 118: Catherine Price: 10 August 1952: Writes to enclose some photographs [missing] taken during Sargent's last visit to Chile

34: ff. 119-121: Ivie: [friend from Wales]: 30 July 1952: Letter and postcard requesting tickets for concerts

35: f. 122: [unclear]: 9 June 1952: Request for details of the size of the D'Oyly Carte orchestra employed by Sargent in the 1920s

36: ff. 123-124: David Priestley: Bradford Festival Choral Society: 4 November 1952: Writes to enclose a press review of a performance of Verdi's Requiem by the Bradford Festival Choral Society

37: f. 125: Hugh Algernon Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland: Undated [after 19 September 1952]: Thanks Sargent for his assistance in selecting a piano

38: ff. 126-127: Esther Richardson: 27 October 1952: Seeks Sargent's advice to find a suitable musical charity to which she can bequeath her money

39: f. 128: H.L. Pospisil: Secretary, The Reader's Digest: 7 November 1952: Request for permission to publish a photograph of Sargent in the Reader's Digest

40: f. 129: Fachtna Ó h-Annracháin: Music Director, Radio Eireann Symphony Orchestra: 18 September 1952: Request for Sargent to conduct a performance of 'Messiah' at the Capitol Theatre, Dublin on 8 April 1953

41: ff. 130-131: Winifred S. Steed, C.A. West: Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association, General Secretary, Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association: 1-13 September 1952: Concerning a request by Steed to vote for her sister at elections for the Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association

42: ff. 132-133: Kenneth Downey: Organising Secretary, Returned British Prisoners of War Association: 17 June-22 September 1952: Concerning appeal for the Returned British Prisoners of War Association

43: f. 134: Henry Rudkins: 30 May 1952: Writes to enclose a lyric he has written [missing] with request for it to be set to music

44: ff. 135-137: Mary Russell of Killowen: 21-23 May 1952: Seeks advice to enable the violinist Milan Yovanovitch Bratza (her son-in-law) to broadcast with the BBC; thanks Sargent for his response

45: f. 138: Richard Prickett: 28 April 1952: Request for a testimonial in relation to a post of Secretary at the Guildhall School of Music

46: ff. 139-140: C.E. Barraclough: Vancouver Symphony Society: 6-23 August 1952: Barraclough requests a reference for Edward Renton to be considered resident conductor for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; copy of Sargent's recommendation

47: ff. 141-143: George O. Richards: University of Leeds Institute of Education: 4 April 1952: Writes to enclose his article from a newsletter giving details of a 'new instrumental approach to music in schools'

48: ff. 144-145: Eric Robinson: 7 April 1952: Concerning proposal for a Celebrity Concert in aid of the National Spastic Society; encloses a typewritten sheet about the Society

49: f. 146: Herbert Ritchie: 15 August 1952: Thanks Sargent for inviting his son to meet Sargent at a Promenade Concert and autograph his programme

50: ff. 147-149: John Lee: Features Department, Sunday Graphic: 30 October 1952: Encloses copy of Sargent's comments on an article by Arthur Jacobs entitled 'The Damage done by (Music conductors)!'; Sargent denies that a conductor's gestures are made just for 'show'

51: f. 150: Peter Cattle: Sunday Graphic: 6 November 1952: Request for Sargent to contribute to a series of articles in the Sunday Graphic

52: f. 151: Marshall Palmer: Stamford Choral and Orchestral Society: 28 July 1952: Letter to enclose the score and parts for Sargent's orchestration of Schubert's 'The Lord is my Shepherd'; requests advice concerning a Coronation Concert by the Stamford Choral and Orchestral Society

53: f. 152: Edith Ray Gregorson: Organiser, The Severn Wildfowl Trust: 14 October 1952: Request for Sargent to suggest an organist to perform on the occasion of a lecture given at the Royal Festival Hall for the Severn Wildfowl Trust

54: f. 153: Colonel Archibald R. Wiggins: Editor-in-Chief, The Salvation Army: 22 September 1952: Request for Sargent to indicate his favourite hymn for the Christmas Edition of 'The War Cry' for the Salvation Army

55: ff. 154-155: J.E.B. Turner: Christmas Fayre Committee, St. Michael's Church, Golder's Green: 18 September 1952: Regrets Sargent is unable to attend the Christmas Fayre at St. Michael's Church, Golder's Green

56: f. 156: John G. Carne, David C. Shields: University College, Dundee: 25 August 1952: Concerning invitation to stand for election as Rector of University College, Dundee

57: f. 157: Dorothy M. Waite: 30 July 1952: Seeks employment as a secretary in a role connected with music

58: f. 158: Lionel Salter: Oxford University Press: Undated [1952/53]: Writes that in response to Sargent's strong feelings he has 'toned down his note' which was critical of Beethoven's 8th Symphony

59: ff. 159-160: H.V. Hodson: Editor, Sunday Times: 22 July 1952: Requests an article about Sargent's recent trip to South America

60: ff. 161-162: L.R.L. Shadbolt: 10 August 1952: Sargent writes to criticise his suggestion of decline in the standard of performances at Promenade Concerts

61: ff. 163-164: Gwendoline Morley: 23 July 1952: Seeks secretarial work

62: ff. 165-166: Julia Stacey: 16 July 1952: Seeks secretarial work

63: f. 167: J.D. Dolby: Old Stamfordians' Club: 7 June 1952: Acknowledges Sargent's request for the book 'Stamford Then and Now' which is being despatched under separate cover

64: f. 168: George Stratton: Leader, BBC Symphony Orchestra: 1 August 1952: Thanks Sargent for his telegram; regrets this is his last season of Promenade Concerts

65: ff. 169-170: Scott Savage: [Amateur photographer]: 14 May 1952: Writes to enclose photographs [missing] taken in Sargent's dressing room

66: ff. 171-173: E.O. Frank: Honorary Secretary, Southwark Cathedral Organ Appeal Commitee: 29 April 1952: Letter enclosing agenda for a meeting of the Southwark Organ Appeal Committee and minutes of previous meeting

67: f. 174: Howard [surname unclear]: Schott & Co., Ltd: 22 April 1952: Informs Sargent that they have the magnetophone tapes of 'Carmina Burana', a work in which Sargent has taken an interest

68: ff. 175-177: Grace Sewell [other name Maria Ticiak]: Pianist: 30 April 1952: Informs Sargent she is available to work on the 'Beggar's Opera' film

69: ff. 178-179: Anna C. Molyneaux: Manager, The Walter W. Naumberg Music Foundation: Undated [1952]: Request for reference for Maria Sobol who has applied for the opportunity to give a New York Recital sponsored by the Walter W. Naumberg Musical Foundation

70: f. 180: [Violetta?] Sheyne, Mikhail Sheyne: 17 April 1952: Request for a meeting with Sargent

71: f. 181: Sheila [no surname]: 2 May 1952: Invitation for Sargent to spend an evening or lunch at their flat

72: ff. 182-183: Geoffrey Singleton: 27 July 1950: Writes in response to a pre-concert talk given by Sargent on Tchaikovsky's 'Romeo and Juliet' to disagree with Sargent's interpretation of the epilogue of the overture

73: ff. 184-187: Frederick C. Senior: 17 July-17 October 1952: Letters concerning a score of Senior's tone poem 'The Sea' which he sends to Sargent for his consideration

74: f. 188: Sheila [no surname]: Hartland Abbey: 6 September 1952: Announces she is to visit London with her children; invites Sargent to accompany them to the theatre

75: f. 189: Sheila [no surname]: Hartland Abbey: 17 August 1952: Thanks Sargent for the 'week of concerts, dinner parties and lunch at the Zoo'

76: f. 190: Sheila [no surname]: Hartland Abbey: 21 September 1952: Expresses wish that Sargent attend a forthcoming Toscanini Concert and dine with her afterwards

77: f. 191: Sheila [no surname]: Hartland Abbey: 21 October 1952: Writes to enclose a message from Betty Chichester [missing]; asks if she can attend a concert

78: f. 192: Cyril Smith: Pianist: 1 October 1952: Writes to express disappointment that Sargent will not be conducting his recording of Dohnanyi

79: f. 193: Sheila K. Smith: 28 April 1952: Thanks Sargent for his promise to let her know if a shorthand-typist is required in the musical world

80: f. 194: Isabel Stewart Sandeman: [Self-describes as 'elderly widow']: 31 October 1952: Informs Sargent she has seen him conduct on television; refers to Sargent dancing; informs him that he once met her daughter

81: f. 195: C.D. [Snell?]: Matron, Ochil Hills Hospital, Milnathort, Kinross-shire: 19 October 1952: Letter to accompany [a pot of honey?] and thank Sargent for the season of Promenade Concerts

82: f. 196: Cecil Smith: 27 October 1952: Letter from Sargent to Cecil Smith agreeing with his low opinion of a work that Sargent was pressured to perform [no context]

83: ff. 197-200: Monica van der Zyl: [School pupil, later film voice actress]: Undated [1952]: Fan mail; Sargent's secretary has written 'suggest don't answer' and 'beware'

84: f. 201: Phyllis Savage: General Secretary, National Union of Students: 5 September 1952: Request for Sargent to address the Festival of the National Union of Students in January 1953