Autograph letters signed (2) and typewritten letters signed (2), dated : New York, 1925, 1928, 1933, and [n.d.] to Harry [Harkness] Flagler (and to Mrs. Flagler), 1925 Dec. 17.

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Autograph letters signed (2) and typewritten letters signed (2), dated : New York, 1925, 1928, 1933, and [n.d.] to Harry [Harkness] Flagler (and to Mrs. Flagler), 1925 Dec. 17.

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Discussing plans to ask composers such as Carpenter, Converse, Loeffler, Grainger, and Rakhmaninov, to give compositions dedicated to the 3rd Street Music School Settlement--Gershwin "has promised w. enthusiasm"--The sale and performance of which will help the School, reporting Lady Kelly's impressions of Harriet Cohen and her performance of the Vaughan Williams Piano Concerto, etc.

4 items (4 p., with 3 integral address leaves) ; (12mo and 8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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