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Sorabji, Kaikhosru and Norman Peterkin Collection of
Sorabji, Kaikhosru and Norman Peterkin Collection of
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Sorabji, Kaikhosru and Norman Peterkin Collection of typed letters between Norman Peterkin and Sorabji, (all Sorabji's letters signed "Corfe Drop"), with extensive notes by Peterkin relating to Sorabji's printed works, notes on Sorabji's agreement with O.U.P., stocktaking list of sheet music held by W.T. Morrell & CO. on behalf of K.S. Sorabji; retained copies of letters from Peterkin to Sorabji ["Corfe Drop"]; Notes & Queries for meeting with Dr. Michael Bavar (New York), N. Peterkin representing Frank Holliday (& Sorabji) as Frank too unwell to meet Dr. Bavar, August 1971; Precis of Sorabji Royalty statements from O.U.P. sales for year ending 31/3/71; Questions raised by synopsis of Sorabji printed works and by. O.U.P. account; printed copies of "The Composer Sorabji, a talk by Dr Erick Chisholm, with musical excerpts, Introduced by Frank Holliday", &c.; Typed letters from Peterkin to Ian Watson and Edward Nairn; numerous notes of telephone calls and conversations, &c. Footnote: Note: George Norman Peterkin (1886 -1982), English composer and music publisher, also worked for the Music Department of O.U.P. for almost 23 years, until his retirement in 1948. Sorabji dedicated four of his works to Peterkin.
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Sorabji, Kaikhosru and Norman Peterkin Collection of

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