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Texas Boy Choir Business Correspondence, 1957

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1-Jan-57 George Bragg Mrs. W. Scott Dougherty, Pres., 8th Dist., Texas Federation of Music Clubs Mrs. Snow will be taping 2 auditionees
3-Jan-57 George Bragg Violet Archer, Asst. Prof. of Music, Univ. of OK Enclosed recording of my piece for you to consider
9-Jan-57 George Bragg Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX I'm sending tapes soon
9-Jan-57 John A. Guinn, Pres., Texas State College for Women George Bragg Thank you for continued support and collaboration
9-Jan-57 Ida Baird, Houston, TX George Bragg Suggestion for Baird's friend
15-Jan-57 George Bragg Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX Enclosed is tuition check for two months [for Grandson Leonard (Gillette?)]
18-Jan-57 J. Spencer Cornwall, Dir., Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City, UT George Bragg I have a student who shows great promise; I'd like to bring him to Utah to work with you
24-Jan-57 George Bragg J. Spencer Cornwall, Dir., Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City, UT He is welcome to come; in return, we'd like you to give a seminar on problems in children's choirs
25-Jan-57 George Bragg Lois Rochester, Texas Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship has created lots of good publicity
15-Jan-57 Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX George Bragg Status of Leonard's progress in school and music
25-Jan-57 John A. Guinn, Pres., Texas State College for Women George Bragg Request to continue to use facilities for boychoir school
30-Jan-57 J. Spencer Cornwall, Dir., Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City, UT George Bragg Thank you for generous offer; we accept on both points
30-Jan-57 Lorenzo Mitchell, McCune School of Music and Art, Salt Lake City, UT George Bragg Logistics of summer seminars in Salt Lake City
30-Jan-57 Lois Rochester, Texas Federation of Music Clubs George Bragg Regret no applicants from your district; perhaps in the future
31-Jan-57 Violet Archer, Asst. Prof. of Music, Univ. of OK George Bragg Thank you for composition; we will consider it in a future season
7-Feb-57 Dr. Hal Norgaard, Denton, TX James N. Walker, Pres., Ft. Worth Boy Choir Foundation We will make a formal offer to move TBC to Ft. Worth soon
7-Feb-57 George Bragg Luis Berber, Morelia, Mexico We should discuss offer to come to Denton; I am willing to come when conditions improve [in Spanish]
8-Feb-57 George Bragg Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX Thank you for all you do for Leonard
11-Feb-57 Dr. Hal Norgaard, Denton, TX Bruce Davis, Attorney, Denton, TX Enclosed is Walker's letter re: plans discussed last night: here is preliminary proposal and budget
12-Feb-57 Mrs. Blant Burford, Dallas, TX George Bragg Thank you for the luncheon last week
14-Feb-57 Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX George Bragg Leonard invited to go to Salt Lake City with me; cost to be determined
16-Feb-57 George Bragg Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX Possible performance at Junior day (TFMC)
19-Feb-57 Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX George Bragg That date is impossible; a later date might work
25-Feb-57 Dr. Hal Norgaard, Members of Board of Directors, Denton, TX George Bragg Doctor requires sabatical for rest; afterwards, we can make future plans
Ca. Mar. 57 Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
4-Mar-57 Bruce Davis, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
4-Mar-57 M. E. Hall, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
4-Mar-57 H. E. Roberts, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
4-Mar-57 Mrs. J. Earl Selz, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
5-Mar-57 J. Wilgus Eberly, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
5-Mar-57 John C. Marvin, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
5-Mar-57 David F. Speck, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
5-Mar-57 J. Holford Russell, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
5-Mar-57 Clifford Swanholm, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
6-Mar-57 George Bragg Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX We want Leonard to go to SLC if at all possible; enclosed is tuition check
6-Mar-57 Helen Voertman, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
7-Mar-57 Walter C. White, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
7-Mar-57 Paul Weathers, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
8-Mar-57 J. Carl Matthews, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
8-Mar-57 Joe Nicols, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
8-Mar-57 Riley Cross, Member, Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Dr. Hal Norgaard, Pres., Board of Directors, TBC, Denton, TX Recommendation that TBC be moved to Ft. Worth
11-Mar-57 J. Spencer Cornwall, Dir., Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City, UT George Bragg Enclosed is article about student who will see you this summer
19-Mar-57 Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX George Bragg Thank you for check; request for personal meeting soon
19-Mar-57 The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK George Bragg Request for specific copies of papers with TBC articles
20-Mar-57 George Bragg The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, OK Here are a few copies; we do not save the numbers you requested
23-Mar-57 George Bragg Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX Looking forward to our visit
24-Mar-57 Members of TBC Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX Thank you for program at Junior Day conference
24-Mar-57 George Bragg Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX Apology for lateness of program; thank you for performing
25-Mar-57 George Bragg Mrs. R. E. Wendlund, Temple, TX Thank you for San Antonio performance
27-Mar-57 Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX George Bragg Thank you for consideration; these things happen
27-Mar-57 Mrs. H. O. Schaleben, Edinburg, TX George Bragg Possible performances in Harlingen, Edinburg, etc.
2-Apr-57 George Bragg Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX Possible performance on Mother's Day
3-Apr-57 Mrs. R. E. Wendlund, Temple, TX George Bragg Hope to perform for you again some day
4-Apr-57 George Bragg Violet Archer, Asst. Prof. of Music, Univ. of OK Request to know if works sent made it to you
5-Apr-57 Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX George Bragg Logistics for possible performance on Mother's Day
7-Apr-57 George Bragg Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX Cannot do the Mother's Day performance
8-Apr-57 Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX George Bragg Pleasure to have seen you; Leonard is doing well
8-Apr-57 Violet Archer, Asst. Prof. of Music, Univ. of OK George Bragg We received the scores and would like to study them more
10-Apr-57 George Bragg Violet Archer, Asst. Prof. of Music, Univ. of OK Keep scores as long as you need
11-Apr-57 Mrs. H. E. Snow, Harlingen, TX George Bragg We hope to be able to sing for you at a future date
16-Apr-57 George Bragg Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX Issues with Leonard's mother; enclosed tuition check
18-Apr-57 Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX George Bragg Choir is moving to Ft. Worth; Leonard can come, but there is no school there yet
23-Apr-57 George Bragg Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX Repay debt for Leonard; thank you for your help over the years
24-Apr-57 George Bragg Guy McCoy, Ed., "Etude" Magazine "Etude" is closing; we cannot accept your article on Dohnanyi
26-Apr-57 Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX George Bragg Leonard could come to Ft. Worth but would have to go to public school
3-Jul-57 George Bragg Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX Confirm intent to send us boy for 'Amahl'; rehearsal schedule enclosed
  11-Jul-57 James N. Walker, Chair, TBC Board of Directors
 Charlie Stephens, Cantey, Hanger, Johnson, Scarborough & Gooch, Ft. Worth, TX
 Enclosed approval of employment contracts
16-Jul-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Request names of boys who might be able to sing the part of 'Amahl' in upcoming concert
14-Aug-57 George Bragg John Doncaster, Headmaster, Denton Preparatory School Request meeting about how DBCB school was run, as it is now incorporated into DPS
 21-Aug-57 Charlie Stephens, Cantey, Hanger, Johnson, Scarborough & Gooch, Ft. Worth, TX  George Bragg Enclosed employment contracts; request drafting of final version
3-Jul-57 Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX George Bragg Logistics for 'Amahl'
21-Aug-57 Coleman Cooper, Waynesville, NC George Bragg Apologize that we did not meet this year
22-Apr-57 George Bragg R. P. Gillan, Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, TX We are sorry to have canceled our service this year; here is your payment nevertheless
22-Apr-57 George Young, Pres., Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, TX George Bragg We are also disappointed the service was cancelled; thank you for payment
25-Apr-57 R. P. Gillan, Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, TX George Bragg We are also disappointed the service was cancelled; thoughts on other opportunities
30-Aug-57 Miss Layryl Layton, Society Ed., Ft. Worth Press George Bragg Announcement about new TBC auditions; ask to publicize move to Ft. Worth
30-Aug-57 Miss Mary Sears, Society Ed., Ft. Worth Star Telegram George Bragg Announcement about new TBC auditions; ask to publicize move to Ft. Worth
30-Aug-57 William J. Marsh, Amusements Ed., Ft. Worth Star Telegram George Bragg Announcement about new TBC auditions; ask to publicize move to Ft. Worth
30-Aug-57 Jack Gordon, Amusements Ed., Ft. Worth Star Telegram George Bragg Announcement about new TBC auditions; ask to publicize move to Ft. Worth
30-Aug-57 E. Clyde Whitlock, Ft. Worth Star Telegram George Bragg Announcement about new TBC auditions; ask to publicize move to Ft. Worth
15-Oct-57 George Bragg Mrs. J. F. Cadenhead, Sr., Haskell, TX Request information re preparations for International Music Relations in your Music Club
17-Oct-57 Getrude Lawrence, Dallas, TX George Bragg Thank you for forwarding informationrmation
17-Oct-57 Mrs. J. F. Cadenhead, Sr., Haskell, TX George Bragg Have made no preparations for International Music Relations
18-Oct-57 Weldon Royall, Dallas, TX George Bragg Request to organize Apollo choir reunion
15-Oct-57 George Bragg Mrs. J. F. Cadenhead, Sr., Haskell, TX Request information re preparations for Internation Music Relations in your Music Club
1-Sep-57 Mr. & Mrs. R. H. Ezell, Sr., Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Your son passed exams and we have awarded him a full scholarship
2-Sep-57 Fannie Moore, North Hi Mount Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
2-Sep-57 Carl Evans, Principal, North Hi Mount Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
2-Sep-57 Alice Contrerans, M. G. Ellis Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
2-Sep-57 James M. Bailey, Principal, Arlington Heights Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
2-Sep-57 Dayton Ward, Crestwood Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
2-Sep-57 B. E. Jones, Principal, West Van Zandt Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
2-Sep-57 Violet Ingram, Circle Park Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
3-Sep-57 Vesta Burton, Principal, Castleberry Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
4-Sep-57 Alma Ray, Board of Education, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Enclosed are all the materials sent to local teachers
4-Sep-57 Loretta Kring, Lake Worth Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
4-Sep-57 George Anson, Texas Wesleyan College, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
11-Sep-57 All Saints' Episcopal Church School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Announcement of TBC's move to Ft. Worth and about upcoming auditions
11-Sep-57 Mr. & Mrs. Roy L. Sprinkle, Ft. Worth, TX James N. Walker, Chair, TBC Board of Directors Thank you for providing a scholarship to a boy this year
12-Sep-57 Dr. May Own, Ft. Worth, TX James N. Walker, Chair, TBC Board of Directors Thank you for providing a scholarship to a boy this year
12-Sep-57 Wylie Brown, Southwestern Life Insurance Co., Ft. Worth, TX James N. Walker, Chair, TBC Board of Directors Thank you for providing a scholarship to a boy this year
18-Sep-57 George Bragg Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX Confirm payment logistics for 'Amahl'
23-Sep-57 Administrator, TBC, Ft. Worth, TX Mrs. E. E. Good, Ft. Worth, TX Enclosed is check for 1/2 tuition; request scholarship for other half
24-Sep-57 George Bragg Fred Bigelow, Ft. Worth, TX Request scholarship for son
Ca. Sep. 57 George Bragg T. E. Hollingsworth, Ft. Worth, TX Request scholarship for son
Ca. Sep. 57 TBC, Ft. Worth, TX T. E. Hollingsworth, Ft. Worth, TX Thank you for scholarship for son
9-Oct-57 Minne Harper, Sam Rosen Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Thank you for helping find new boys to audition
10-Oct-57 Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX George Bragg Payment for boy's mother's expenses for 'Amahl'
10-Oct-57 Form Letter George Bragg Your school was not represented in TBC audtions this year
10-Oct-57 Minne Harper, Sam Rosen Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Your school was not represented in TBC audtions this year
10-Oct-57 Cynthia Davis, Diamond Hill Elem. School, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Your school was not represented in TBC audtions this year
14-Oct-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Request to hear boys you suggested
15-Oct-57 Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX George Bragg Confirmation of day and time Sorantin can come hear the boys
3-Nov-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Agreement between GB, Sorantin, and boy chosen to be 'Amahl'
7-Nov-57 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bigelow, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg We have awarded your son a full scholarship
7-Nov-57 Charles R. Meeker, Jr., Managing Dir., State Fair Musicals, State Fair Aud., Dallas, TX George Bragg Logistics for upcoming Thanksgiving event
8-Nov-57 George Bragg Mrs. Morris E. Bishop, Ft. Worth, TX Request scholarship for son
11-Nov-57 Anthony E. Rahe, Houston, TX George Bragg Thank you for invitation to perform at AGO Convention
13-Nov-57 Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX George Bragg Logistics of choosing boy for 'Amahl'
12-Nov-57 Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX George Bragg Agreement between GB, Sorantin, and boy chosen to be 'Amahl'
14-Nov-57 George Bragg Fred Bigelow, Ft. Worth, TX Deeply grateful for scholarship
15-Nov-57 George Bragg Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX Costume and payment logistics for 'Amahl'
15-Nov-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Logistics for boy and costume in 'Amahl'
15-Nov-57 James N. Walker, Ft. Worth, TX M. W. Taggart, Ed-Mgr., Ft. Worth Magazine Request for photographs for upcoming article on TBC
16-Nov-57 George Bragg Mrs. Cliff Dodson, Stamford, TX Request singing Texas state song in upcoming TV broadcast in NY
18-Nov-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Request boy's measurements for costume
18-Nov-57 Mrs. Morris E. Bishop, Ft. Worth, TX George Bragg Have awarded your son a 1/2 scholarship
19-Nov-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Rehearsal schedule for 'Amahl'
20-Nov-57 Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX George Bragg Measurements for boy in 'Amahl'
21-Nov-57 M. W. Taggart, Ed-Mgr., Ft. Worth Magazine James N. Walker, Ft. Worth, TX Bragg will send you necessary publicity materials for your article
23-Nov-57 George Bragg Thomas Woodburn, Mgr., San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX Rehearsal change for 'Amahl'
25-Nov-57 George Bragg Nelda Burkhardt, Dir., Publicity, San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio, TX Request if boy could sing for additional performance on side
25-Nov-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Rehearsal time change for 'Amahl'
25-Nov-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Rehearsal time change for 'Amahl'
Ca. Nov. 57 George Bragg Bobbie Thompson Rehearsals are going well; many cut because boy is so well-prepared
26-Nov-57 Cesar Saerchinger, Dir., The Friedberg Mgmt., New York, NY Olive P. Langford, Exec. Sec., TBC GB will be in NY and wants to meet with you
26-Nov-57 Willard Matthews, Concert Management Willard Matthews, New York, NY Olive P. Langford, Exec. Sec., TBC GB will be in NY and wants to meet with you
26-Nov-57 Janet R. Lauren, Concert Associates, New York, NY Olive P. Langford, Exec. Sec., TBC GB will be in NY and wants to meet with you
26-Nov-57 Madame Zachova, Zachova Mgmt., New York, NY Olive P. Langford, Exec. Sec., TBC GB will be in NY and wants to meet with you
3-Dec-57 George Bragg Eric Sorantin, Musical Dir., San Angelo Symphony, San Angelo, TX Enclosed check for boy in 'Amahl
4-Dec-57 George Bragg Willard Matthews, Concert Management Willard Matthews, New York, NY Terms of potential contract
6-Dec-57 Sol Shapiro, William Morris Agency, New York, NY George Bragg Thank you for courtesy in NY; please watch Pat Boone show
6-Dec-57 Henry Colbert, Colbert-LaBerge Concert Mgmt., New York, NY George Bragg Regret misunderstanding with time of visit; request time to perform for you
6-Dec-57 J. J. Vincent, Vincent Attractions, New York, NY George Bragg Thank you for courtesy in NY; please watch Pat Boone show
6-Dec-57 Kathryn Craven, New York, NY George Bragg Possibility of local publicity for Pat Boone show
6-Dec-57 Roland DiMarco, New York, NY George Bragg Thank you for courtesy in NY; please watch Pat Boone show
6-Dec-57 Willard Matthews, Concert Management Willard Matthews, New York, NY George Bragg Postpone decision until after boys return to school
6-Dec-57 Kurt Weinhold, Vice Pres., Columbia Artists Mgmt, Inc., New York, NY George Bragg Request details of upcoming audition
10-Dec-57 George Bragg Kurt Weinhold, Vice Pres., Columbia Artists Mgmt, Inc., New York, NY Confirmation of details for upcoming audition
12-Dec-57 J. Spencer Cornwall, Dir., Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Salt Lake City, UT George Bragg Please watch Pat Boone show; apologize for 'mess up' over the summer
14-Dec-57 George Bragg Henry Colbert, Colbert-LaBerge Concert Mgmt., New York, NY Thanks for letter; please call when you get to NY
17-Dec-57 George Bragg Mrs. Eric Hall, Denton, TX Congratulations on concert success
26-Dec-57 George Bragg Willard Matthews, Concert Management Willard Matthews, New York, NY Possibility of contracting another boys' choir, but give you first chance; please advise
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