MS Mus. 1784/1/56

1: ff. 1-7: M. Wesley Johnson, Organist, Christ Church, Surbiton Hill, John Carpenter, Vicar of Christ Church, Surbiton Hill, Ruth M. Carpenter, [Wife of Vicar of Christ Church, Surbiton Hill]: 13-23 October 1966: Correspondence concerning Wesley Johnson, a young organist who is paralysed in a road accident; Sargent writes to him in hospital

2: ff. 8-10: Dr R.U. Hingorani: International Cultural Exchange: 1-15 April 1966: Invitation for Sargent to accompany Hingorani on a cultural exchange tour to the Middle East and South America; Sargent does not have time

3: f. 11: Peter Katin: Pianist: 22 August 1966: Concerning a proposed recording by Decca of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 2

4: ff. 12-17: Maria Kalogridou: [Aspiring composer]: 28 May 1965-12 October 1966: Concerning a book of Greek piano music and manuscript score dedicated to Sargent

5: ff. 18-22: Vernon Leftwich, Composer and music arranger, Croft Jackson: 9 December 1966-9 March 1967: Leftwich sends the score of a 'Festival Overture' to Sargent, who is unable to look at it; Sargent's secretary sends it to Croft Jackson at the BBC

6: ff. 22-24: George Petty-Fitzmaurice, 8th Marquess of Lansdowne: Prime Warden [elect], Worshipful Company of Fishmongers: 15-19 April 1967: Request for Sargent to recommend musicians for a concert to be organised by the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers; Sargent's secretary responds on Sargent's behalf to suggest Frances Mason and Alan Schiller

7: ff. 25-36: R.J.C. Aitchison, Secretary-General, The Lincolnshire Association, Keith Diggle, Business Manager, Midland Sinfonia Concert Society Limited: 18 March-15 September 1966: Concerning a proposal for Sargent to conduct a children's concert with the Midland Sinfonia in Lincolnshire

8: ff. 37-38: Mona M. Reeves: Joint Hon. Sec. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod: 18-20 January 1967: Request for Sargent to become Vice-President of the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 1967; Sargent accepts

9: ff. 39-45: John Hughes, Provost, Leicester Cathedral, George C. Gray, Organist, Leicester Cathedral, Ronald Williams, Bishop of Leicester: 4 April-26 August 1966: Correspondence concerning request for Sargent to conduct at the Diocesan Choral Festival in 1967; Sargent declines owing to other engagements

10: ff. 46-50: Madeline Lees: Lytchett Minster Gospel Film Association: March-5 April 1966: Request for Sargent's assistance with the titling and credits for a musical film inspired by the music of 'Messiah' being produced by the Lytchett Minster Gospel Film Association Ltd.; Sargent approves the titles but cannot help with the music

11: ff. 50-51: [no forename] Lockett: Master, The Worshipful Company of Musicians: 28 February 1966: Request for opinions on the type of charitable funds which should be used by the Worshipful Company of Musicians; Sargent thinks it is unwise to invest in capital funds only to use the interest for scholarships

12: ff. 53-66: Muriel Williams, Assistant Secretary, Musicians' Benevolent Fund, Donald Gowing, General Secretary, Musicians' Benevolent Fund: 16 June-7 November 1966: Correspondence concerning donations received by Sargent for the Musicians' Benevolent Fund

13: ff. 67-68: Colonel I.H. Murray: Young Men's Christian Association: 9 February 1966: Request for Sargent to become a 'Sustaining Friend' of the YMCA; Sargent declines

14: ff. 69-71: Rudolph Sabor: Editor, Music [The Offical Journal of The Schools Music Association]: 12 May 1966: Request for a message from Sargent to be published in the first issue of the publication 'Music'; Sargent is in Australia and unable to be contacted in time

15: f. 72: Peter Manners: [Patient at Osborne House, Hastings]: Undated: Request for 10 shillings from a mental health patient

16: ff. 73-86: Laura Metysznink, Charles Proctor: Conductor, Alexandra Choir: 9-31 August 1966: Concerning Laura Metysznink who wishes to sing for the Royal Choral Society; Proctor also reports the death of mutual acquaintance Geoffrey de Nevers of Lengnick publishers

17: f. 87: F.J. Ronald: The Myra Hess Trust: 22 September 1966: Acknowledgment of gift received by Sargent for the Myra Hess Trust

18: ff. 88-90: Anthony Mott: Pianist: 29 November-1 December 1966: Request for an audition with Sargent; Sargent suggests he audition instead for the BBC

19: ff. 91-94: Barbara Manning: Pupil at Morley College: 19 December 1966: Reports on her latest musical achievements, including piano prizes at the Croydon Music Festival and a violin audition with Béla Katona; she concludes with a satire concerning Harold Wilson

20: f. 95: Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas George Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma: Admiral of the Fleet: 21 February 1967: Sargent declines an invitation for April as he will be conducting at a Beethoven Festival in Melbourne

21: ff. 96-98: Miss P. McMenamin: Ministry of Social Security: 29 August-29 October 1966: Concerning nuisance letters received by a Mrs Bryant who is asking for financial help

22: f. 99: R.W. Burdett: Pianist: 5 May 1966: Seeks help for pianist Hugo Monden to make his British debut

23: ff. 100-101: William McKie: The Royal College of Organists: 4-5 August 1966: Request for permission to put Sargent's speech into written form; Sargent accepts

24: ff. 102-103: Eric Bravington, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Reverend Napper, Vicar of St. James's Church, Bermondsey: 26 February 1966: Concerning offer of rehearsal facilities at St. James's Church, Bermondsey

25: ff. 104-113: Joy C. Newberry, Jill Newberry: Daughter of Joy C. Newberry: 5 April-19 September 1966: Personal correspondence with Joy C. Newberry and her daughter; Sargent arranges for a subscription to 'Animal Life' magazine for Jill at the request of her mother

26: ff. 114-115: Sir John Gutch: Appeal Chairman, Fight for Sight; Institute of Ophthalmology: 22-30 November 1966: Seeks Sargent's help to find firms seeking advertising space in a programme for the play 'A Countess of Hong Kong' to be performed in aid of the Appeal; Sargent's secretary suggests EMI, Decca, and the Rank Organisation

27: ff. 116-124: E.J. Harris: Technical Services Department, British Olivetti Limited: 18 May 1965-10 August 1966: Concerning maintenance of a typewriter in Sargent's office