Irving Berlin Collection: Nine (9) Typed Letters Signed
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Irving Berlin Collection: Nine (9) Typed Letters Signed 1955-1968 (1888-1989) Hailed as one of the greatest songwriters in American History, the acclaim and popularity of Berlin is without equal composing over 1500 songs in his 60 year career including the scores for 20 original Broadway shows and 15 original Hollywood films.
Offered is a collection of typed letters signed, all on his " Cranes Crest" letterhead with dates from 1955 to 1968 all measuring 10½ x 7¼".
Two letters are to Irving Hoffman, a Broadway publicist and columnist for the Hollywood Reporter. Berlin writes to him regarding a song he has written called "Israel" but couldn't get clearance due to Al Jolson having written song entitled the same. Letter is dated December 1, 1959. In a 1967 letter, Berlin writes Hoffman about additions he has made to his Broadway musical "Call Me Madame" and closes hilariously with "Sometimes when you are in the mood, I'll let you hear the tunes. But what
Offered is a collection of typed letters signed, all on his " Cranes Crest" letterhead with dates from 1955 to 1968 all measuring 10½ x 7¼".
Two letters are to Irving Hoffman, a Broadway publicist and columnist for the Hollywood Reporter. Berlin writes to him regarding a song he has written called "Israel" but couldn't get clearance due to Al Jolson having written song entitled the same. Letter is dated December 1, 1959. In a 1967 letter, Berlin writes Hoffman about additions he has made to his Broadway musical "Call Me Madame" and closes hilariously with "Sometimes when you are in the mood, I'll let you hear the tunes. But what
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Irving Berlin Collection: Nine (9) Typed Letters Signed
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