TLS, 1972 February 16, to Harry Ruby.

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TLS, 1972 February 16, to Harry Ruby.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23880708

Berlin writes to his friend and fellow composer Harry Ruby sending him a recording of John McCormick singing "God Bless America" in England during the second World War. Berlin tells how he was able to call on the famous Irish tenor in Dublin shortly before he died. He tells the story of the recording.

2 p., 26.6 x 18.3 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7122434

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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