Typewritten letter signed : New York, N.Y., to James J. Fuld, February 2, 1955, 1955 Feb. 2.

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Typewritten letter signed : New York, N.Y., to James J. Fuld, February 2, 1955, 1955 Feb. 2.

Describing some biographical facts and granting permission to reproduce cover of sheet music for "St. Louis blues" in Fuld's American popular music.

1 item (2 p.) ; 28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7229421

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