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Texas Boys Choir Business Correspondence, 1961-1962

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8-Feb-61 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY George Bragg Enclosed list of VIPs; perhaps you might find additional contacts there
   8-Feb-61
George Bragg
John L. Lewis, Pres., TBC  Possibility of doing a recording for Boy Scouts of America 
 28-Feb-61 John L. Lewis, Pres., TBC Kalman Halasz  Request raising of salary, per signed contract 
 10-Mar-61 John L. Lewis, Pres., TBC
L. A. Wayman, Chairman, 1961 Scout-O-Rama  Logistics for upcoming Boy Scout recording collaboration
10-Mar-61 Friedberg Mgmt, Inc., New York NY George Bragg Request information about availability of Columbus boychoir for collaboration
10-Mar-61 Eleanor Morrison, New York NY George Bragg Request information about availability of Sestetto Italiano for collaboration
10-Mar-61 Columbia Artists Mgmt, Inc., New York NY George Bragg Request information about availability of Robert Shaw Chorale for collaboration
10-Mar-61 Colbert-LaBerge Concert Mgmt., New York NY George Bragg Request information about availability of Netherlands chamber choir for collaboration
14-Mar-61 George Bragg Ann Colbert, Colbert-LaBerge Concert Mgmt., New York NY Information about availability of Netherlands chamber choir 
14-Mar-61 George Bragg Lillian Knapp, Booking Dir., Friedberg Mgmt, Inc., New York NY Information about availability of Columbus boychoir
 17-Mar-61 George Bragg  John L. Lewis, Pres., TBC  Confirmation of pay scale for Boy Scout collaboration 
24-Mar-61 George Bragg Eleanor Morrison, New York NY Information about availability of Sestetto Italiano 
24-Mar-61 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Jack Murphy and Sheldon Soffer Few bookings; only two solutions to this; audiences might be tired of boychoirs
27-Mar-61 Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Mgmt reserves the right to terminate the contract at upcoming expiration date
 29-Mar-61 John L. Lewis, Pres., TBC
Istvan Szelenyi, Ft. Worth, TX
Contract is unacceptable; request retirement fund and same benefits as other Musical Directors 
26-Apr-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Thank you for the gift; hope you are pleased with progress
2-May-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Thank you for the gift
14-Jun-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Possible appearance on TV show in NY
5-Jul-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Delay on answer about possible appearance on TV show in NY
2-Aug-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Delay on answer about possible appearance on TV show in NY
9-Aug-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Appearance on TV show in NY won't happen this year; suggest pursue other options
10-Aug-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Suggest Town Hall dates 
23-Aug-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Confirmed Town Hall date for Nov. 15
29-Aug-61 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY George Bragg Cannot take Town Hall date because our sopranos aren't good enough yet
31-Aug-61 Toni Beck, School of Dance, Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX George Bragg Information on repertoire for next show
5-Sep-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Other Town Hall dates; nothing available until Mar. 1962
   6-Sep-61
George Bragg  George R. Phillips, Ft. Worth, TX
Thank you for the remarkable music and life training you've offered our son; you are our family hero 
9-Sep-61 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY George Bragg We will take our chances and go with the Nov. date
18-Sep-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Possible dates in other locales around Town Hall date
29-Sep-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed tax forms for Town Hall 
9-Oct-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Confirmation of logistics for NY tour and Town Hall perf.
27-Oct-61 Father Raphael, St. Killian's Church, Massapequa, Long Island, NY Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Confirmation of TBC performance in church
15-Nov-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Costs for publicity materials in "Musical America"
7-Dec-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Helene Morrow, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed check and itemized invoice
12-Dec-61 Lyndon B. Johnson, Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D. C.  Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Suggest TBC make European tour under auspices of State Dept.
14-Dec-61 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Lyndon B. Johnson, Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D. C.  Sending letter to State Dept.; I agree it would be a great thing
18-Dec-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Information regarding pending Decca Records contracts
27-Dec-61 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed check and itemized invoice
1-Jan-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Contract for Jan 1961-Sept. 1963
12-Jan-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Bell Telephone TV hour interested in TBC for March 30
15-Jan-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Attempting to seal a tour for this fall
17-Jan-62 Mr. Vice President, United States Senate Frederick G. Dutton, Asst. Sec., Dept. of State We hope to use TBC in the future
22-Jan-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Lyndon B. Johnson, Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D. C.  Enclosed above letter from State Dept.
2-Feb-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Patrick Cerza, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Request for information about upcoming perfs. In TX
5-Feb-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Bell Telephone TV hour canceled
6-Feb-62 Form letter Mr. Charles Horan, Jr., TBC Parents' Club, Ft. Worth, TX Sent to all who recommended GB for Ft. Worth Award
12-Mar-62 George Bragg Joseph A. Novan, New York, NY Incomplete letter about tour; TV coverage; thank you for loan
12-Mar-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Logistics about publicity materials
15-Mar-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Plans for fall tour shaping up; contract negotiations
19-Mar-62 Israel Horowitz, Decca Records, New York, NY George Bragg Logistical informationrmation regarding Christmas album tracks
26-Mar-62 George Bragg Mel Dacus, Casa MaƱana Musicals, Ft. Worth, TX Contract for upcoming appearance
3-Apr-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Negotiations for contract
5-Apr-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Signed contract enclosed
5-Apr-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Request update on recordings; enclosed contract for upcoming perf.
9-Apr-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Returned our signed contract
18-Apr-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY George Bragg Update on recordings
24-Apr-62 George Bragg Donald Johanos, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Plans for possible concert with TBC
25-Apr-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Excited about the recordings
5-May-62 Alix B. Williamson, New York, NY Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Details of upcoming tour logistics
6-May-62 George Bragg Toni Beck, School of Dance, Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX Request for information on specific boys for auditions in another show
8-May-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Enclosed check for commission on Decca recording; request to receive tour contracts ASAP
10-May-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Returning check (already paid); request for window cards for tour
10-May-62 Toni Beck, School of Dance, Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX Frank B. Self, for GB Names of boys available for special auditions in another show
15-May-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Itinerary for upcoming tour
16-May-62 Frank B. Self, for GB Toni Beck, School of Dance, Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX Auditions for boys wanted for another show
17-May-62 Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Cannot send window cards until itinerary is approved by board; urgent need of the itinerary
18-May-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Additional stop on tour itinerary
21-Jun-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Helene Morrow, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed full copy of dates and cities in upcoming tour
26-Jun-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Request fee from prior concert; update on address change
28-Jun-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Will send fee when other bills paid
7-Jul-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Our bookkeeping system requires full fee first, then deductions
9-Jul-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Joseph A. Lippman, Vice-Pres., Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Mr. Barrett in Europe; will respond when he returns
16-Jul-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Invoice for performance fee
  16-Jul-62 Martin Ricker, Exec. Dir., Texas Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Dallas, TX  Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr.
Logistics for upcoming society convention performance
  20-Jul-62
Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Martin Ricker, Exec. Dir., Texas Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Dallas, TX
Pay scale for upcoming convention performance
26-Jul-62 Toni Beck, School of Dance, Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX Istvan Szelenyi, Assoc. Dir, TBC Enclosed tape and repertoire for fall tour; logistics for staging
25-Aug-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Program attached; request final concert dates for tour
28-Aug-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Patrick Cerza, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed itinerary for tour
2-Oct-62 Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY George Bragg Request for new contract
12-Oct-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Cannot book one perf for spring
17-Oct-62 Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Request for suggestions re collaborator for TBC fundraiser
 13-Nov-62
Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr.
Martin Ricker, Exec. Dir., Texas Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Dallas, TX 
Enclosed payment for excellent performance 
2-Dec-62 Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Norm Wendt, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN Logistics for three concert dates in midwest
8-Dec-62 Frank B. Self, TBC Business Mgr. Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Rates for publicity in "Musical America"
13-Dec-62 Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Norm Wendt, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN Demands for program changes in midwest concerts
18-Dec-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed are Wendt's letters; inane demands; urge you to conform and take concerts
28-Dec-62 George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY Enclosed copy of this year's "Musical America"; contract sent to Frank Self
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