| Date |
To |
From |
About |
| 3-Jan-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Announcement of upcoming visit to TX |
| 7-Jan-66 |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George Bragg |
Arrangements for upcoming visit to TX |
13-Jan-65
|
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request for at least eight more concerts this season; need clarification on some dates
|
| 13-Jan-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Arrangements for upcoming visit to TX |
| 18-Jan-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Request for recordings as publicity |
| 19-Jan-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George Bragg |
Willing to pay extra for bookings greater than $1350 |
22-Jan-66
|
George Bragg |
Fielding L. Fry, Principal, Matt Elementary School, Cumming, GA |
Inquiry into possibility of sponsoring a concert |
| 25-Jan-66 |
Harold M. Stewart, Pres., Union Bank of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX |
W. J. Wagner, Ft. Worth, TX |
Enclosed check from Herbert Barrett; request for a loan to TBC
|
26-Jan-66
|
Fielding L. Fry, Principal, Matt Elementary School, Cumming, GA
|
George Bragg |
We have forwarded your inquiry to Herbert Barrett; we would be happy to perform for you |
4-Feb-66
|
Ronald Quinn, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY
|
Lowell Boroughs, Chairman, Music Dept., Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, IN
|
Would like to invite boys to a post-concert reception |
14-Feb-66
|
Lowell Boroughs, Chairman, Music Dept., Indiana Central College, Indianapolis, IN
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
We accept your offer to throw us a party with pleasure
|
| 17-Feb-66 |
Howard M. Stewart, Pres., Union Bank of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Enclosed checks; please apply to outstanding loan balance |
| 24-Feb-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Bob Jones, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC |
Thank you for concert and recordings |
| 28-Feb-66 |
Lyle Hansen, Chair., Social Committee, Southwestern Union
College, Keene, TX |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Forwarded your letter to Barrett |
7-Mar-66
|
Harold M. Stuart, Pres., Union Bank of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX |
Doug Newsom, Public Relations, TBC
|
Enclosed check from Herbert Barrett; please apply to outstanding loan balance |
| 17-Mar-66 |
Frank I. Sparrow, Pres., DeLand Civic Music Assoc., DeLand, FL |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Thank you for luncheon offer; we will have to try to rearrange schedule, but will get back to you |
| 18-Mar-66 |
Manager, TBC, Ft. Worth, TX |
Agnes W. Griffith, Griffith Roofing Co., Dallas, TX |
Request for availability |
| 21-Mar-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
New ASCAP rules; please sign |
| 22-Mar-66 |
Agnes W. Griffith, Griffith Roofing Co., Dallas, TX |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Any booking outside the county must take place through Barrett |
| 22-Mar-66 |
Frank I. Sparrow, Pres., DeLand Civic Music Assoc., DeLand, FL
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
We cannot accept luncheon offer; the schedule cannot be rearranged |
| 22-Mar-66 |
Colonel Carl Ward, Headmaster, Florida Military School, DeLand, FL |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
We cannot accept luncheon offer; the schedule cannot be rearranged; we would love to tour your facility |
| 23-Mar-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Cannot take extra fee away for concerts already on the books |
| 28-Mar-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
New terms probably for new concerts; GB away; will clarify
when he returns |
| 5-Apr-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
New terms are for new concerts |
21-Apr-66
|
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC and Board of Directors |
George Bragg
|
Request for four months leave of absence with pay for research and travel |
| 22-Apr-66 |
Harold M. Stuart, Pres., Union Bank of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Enclosed check from Herbert Barrett; please apply to outstanding loan balance |
| 25-Apr-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Still missing payment for two concerts |
| 29-Apr-66 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
One of the missing payments came from a bankrupt series;
consult your lawyers |
| 12-May-66 |
Charles L. Stephens, Cantey, Hanger, Gooch, Cravens, & Munn, Ft.
Worth, TX |
W. J. Wagner, Ft. Worth, TX |
Enclosed correspondence re: cancelled concert with no fee; request
recommendations |
| 7-Jun-66 |
W. J. Wagner, Ft. Worth, TX |
Charles L. Stephens, Cantey, Hanger, Gooch, Cravens, & Munn, Ft.
Worth, TX |
Since bankrupt, probably will not get fee; sorry for the loss |
| 8-Jun-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Enclosed copy of recent minutes of Directors' meeting |
| 9-Jun-66 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
W. J. Wagner, Ft. Worth, TX |
Enclosed is reply from Charles Stephens |
| 10-Jun-66 |
Charles L. Stephens, Cantey, Hanger, Gooch, Cravens, & Munn, Ft.
Worth, TX |
George Bragg |
Thank you for help; we are looking to change from Barrett |
| 3-Aug-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Option of Canadian tour |
| 11-Aug-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George Bragg |
Need more information before we can decide about Canadian tour |
| 15-Aug-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George Bragg |
Enclosed letter from Dallas event; hope you can organize this |
| 15-Aug-66 |
Barbara Marquart, Chair, 1966 Midwinter Conclave Prog. Com.,
Dallas, TX |
George Bragg |
Thank you for letter; forwarded to Barrett |
| 18-Aug-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George
Zuckerman, Overture Concerts, Vancouver, B. C. |
Details about proposed Canadian tour |
| 22-Aug-66 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Enclosed above letter |
| 25-Aug-66 |
Luis Berber, Ft. Worth, TX |
Arthur Young & Co, Ft. Worth, TX |
Audit revealed that you still owe TBC for moving expenses from
Mexico; sign if amount stated is correct |
| 22-Sep-66 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Confirm telephone agreement to pursue Canadian tour |
| 23-Sep-66 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY
|
Myrl Carlsen, St. Cloud Civic Music Assoc., St. Cloud, MN |
Request policies regarding housing and receptions for upcoming concert
|
| 26-Sep-66 |
Kenneth Allen, Kenallen Enterprises, Inc., New York, NY |
Melvin O Dacus, Managing Director, TBC |
Enclosed list of dates, finances, etc., related to TBC's
recent tours for your information |
| 30-Sep-66 |
E. C. Alexander, Washington, D. C. |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
We have forwarded your letter of interest to Herbert Barrett; it may be possible to fit you into our tour |
| Ca. Oct-66 |
Kenneth Allen, Kenallen Enterprises, Inc., New York, NY |
Melvin O Dacus, Managing Director, TBC |
Enclosed copy of itinerary for 1967 tour |
3-Oct-66
|
Myrl Carlsen, St. Cloud Civic Music Assoc., St. Cloud, MN
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Response regarding housing, food, and reception inquiries for upcoming performance |
| 7-Oct-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Board needs to meet to determine financial risk of Canadian
tour before definitely agreeing |
| 21-Oct-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Request contracts guaranteed for spring tour |
| 28-Oct-66 |
Melvin O Dacus, Managing Director, TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Tour situation summary |
| 8-Nov-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Melvin O Dacus, Managing Director, TBC |
Decided against Canadian tour because of 1967 European tour
plan |
| 16-Nov-66 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Ronald Quinn, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Request information about tour program changes, bios, etc. |
| 17-Nov-66 |
Ronald Quinn, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Answers to program questions |
| 2-Dec-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Norm Wendt, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Questions about TBC dates; check enclosed |
| 5-Dec-66 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Enclosed above letter |
| 5-Dec-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George
Zuckerman, Overture Concerts, Vancouver, B. C. |
Request for decision about Canadian tour |
| 9-Dec-66 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Enclosed above letter; need to know about tour |
| 12-Dec-66 |
Melvin O Dacus, Managing Director, TBC |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Additional spring tour dates |
| 13-Dec-66 |
Texas Boys Choir Headquarters, Ft. Worth, TX |
Vernon Tarrell, Chair., Convocations Committee, Tarkio
College, Tarkio, MO |
Logistics for upcoming performance |
| 15-Dec-66 |
Norm Wendt, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Dick Hamilton, Chamber of Commerce, Thief River Falls, MN |
Logistics for upcoming performance |
| 20-Dec-66 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
J. Warren Tapscott, Community Concerts, New York, NY |
Logistics for upcoming performance |
| 30-Dec-66 |
Melvin O Dacus, Managing Director, TBC |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Request reply to previous letter; propose additional
performance in Louisiana |
3-Jan-67
|
W. J. Wagner, Ft. Worth, TX
|
Don Maples, Senior Vice Pres., Union Bank of Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth, TX |
Enclosed check from Herbert Barrett; please apply to account |
5-Jan-67
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Eugenia Hancock, Bluefield, WV |
Inquiry about additional performance when TBC arrives in town for in upcoming tour |
| 6-Jan-67 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Question about payment to "Musical America" |
| 9-Jan-67 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Request details for newly added concerts on tour |
| 16-Jan-67 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Information about check to "Musical America" |
| 16-Jan-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Ronald Quinn, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Wendt requires arrival notice for MN performances |
19-Jan-67
|
Eugenia Hancock, Bluefield, WV
|
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY
|
Arrangements for additional concert in your town |
19-Jan-67
|
Eugenia Hancock, Bluefield, WV
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request for further details about additional concert in your town |
22-Jan-67
|
Mel Dacus, Casa MaƱana Musicals, Ft. Worth, TX
|
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC
|
Request for you to negotiate some tour terms with Barrett
while in NY
|
23-Jan-67
|
Texas Boys Choir, Ft. Worth, TX
|
Maurice R. King, Vice Pres., NFJC-Madison Artist Series, Madison, FL |
Request information regarding reception policies and name of accompanist for upcoming concert |
| 24-Jan-67 |
Ronald Quinn, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Arrival notices for MN performances |
25-Jan-67
|
Donald Strong, Fine Arts Dept., St. John's School, Houston, TX |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Accept offer for reception after concert with pleasure; request verification of matinee time |
| 25-Jan-67 |
Fielding L. Fry, Huie Elem. School, Forest Park, GA |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Request signed contract for upcoming performance |
26-Jan-67
|
Maurice R. King, Vice Pres., NFJC-Madison Artist Series, Madison, FL
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Accept offer for reception after concert with pleasure |
| 30-Jan-67 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
VBC to perform in AR two weeks before you; suggestions for
program |
30-Jan-67
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY
|
Westerville matinee forced to cancel |
| 31-Jan-67 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Fielding L. Fry, Huie Elem. School, Forest Park, GA |
Return contract; cannot fulfill |
Ca. Jan 67
|
Texas Boys Choir, Ft. Worth, TX
|
Donald Strong, Fine Arts Dept., St. John's School, Houston, TX
|
Inquiry about possible reception after upcoming performance; request copy of program |
| 1-Feb-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
GA cancelled event; enclosed copies of above telegrams |
1-Feb-67
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Robert E. Wright, Dir. Of Music., Mercer County Schools, Princeton, WV
|
Confirmation of logistics for additional concert |
13-Feb-67
|
Manager, Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, VA |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request for birthday cake for one of the touring boys |
| 20-Feb-67 |
Manager, Chittenden Hotel, Columbus, OH |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request for birthday cake for one of the touring boys
|
| 21-Feb-67 |
The Chippewa Hotel, Petosky, MI |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request for birthday cake for one of the touring boys
|
| 21-Feb-67 |
The Bancroft Hotel, Saginaw, MI |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request for birthday cake for one of the touring boys
|
28-Feb-67
|
Donald Strong, Fine Arts Dept., St. John's School, Houston, TX |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Thank you for kind offer to feed touring boys; it will have to be a brunch |
| Ca. Mar 67 |
Luis Berber and touring TBC boys |
George Bragg |
Thank you for card |
| 3-Mar-67 |
George Bragg |
Luis Berber and touring TBC boys |
Congratulations on winning the Grammy |
| 7-Mar-67 |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Tentative itinerary for TBC tours; update on position with
them |
| 8-Mar-67 |
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC |
Herbert Barrett, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Enclosed tentative itinerary for next year's tour |
| 14-Mar-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Additional spring tour dates |
| 15-Mar-67 |
Jerry Brownlee, City Mgr., Ft. Worth, TX |
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC |
Proposes some city land as new home for TBC |
| 22-Mar-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Ramah Spitz, Sec., Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New
York, NY |
Requests for TBC recordings |
| 27-Mar-67 |
Norm Wendt, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Request for number of recordings wanted |
| 30-Mar-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
John Folin, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Request for TBC recordings |
4-Apr-67
|
Prof. Earl Lewis, Prairie View A & M College, Prairie View, TX
|
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC
|
Request technician to record our concert in your town next week |
| 13-Apr-67 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC |
Addition made to Barrett letter |
| 2-May-67 |
James T. Luck, Music Dept., Mary Hardin-Baylor College,
Belton, TX |
George Bragg |
Letter forwarded to Barrett |
| 2-May-67 |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Different dates for locations; please clarify |
| 4-May-67 |
Governor John M. Connally, Austin, TX |
George Bragg |
Thank you for continued support of arts in our city |
| 5-May-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Jack Murphy, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Confirm itinerary and dates |
| 9-May-67 |
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC |
Earle N. Parker, Ft. Worth, TX |
Thank you for performing at Big Brothers' event |
| 10-May-67 |
George Bragg |
J. Douglas O'Brien, Exec. Dir., Big Brothers of Tarrant Co. |
Thank you for performing at Big Brothers' event |
| 10-May-67 |
George Bragg |
Mrs. James W. Gee, Dallas, TX |
Great job at Big Brothers' event; request for particular song recording |
| 19-May-67 |
Mrs. James W. Gee, Dallas, TX |
George Bragg |
Thank you for letter; we have not recorded the song you desire |
| 23-May-67 |
George Bragg
|
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC
|
Possibility of choir donating to Boys' Club
|
| 30-May-67 |
Luis Berber, Ft. Worth, TX |
W. J. Wagner, TBC Treasurer |
Audit revealed that you still owe TBC for moving expenses from
Mexico |
| 12-Jun-67 |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
George Bragg |
Request for booking in San Antonio before stop working
together |
| 15-Jun-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Peter Smith, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Request for publicity materials |
| 19-Jun-67 |
Peter Smith, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Doug Newsom, Public Relations, TBC |
No publicity kits now; inquiry if should make some special
ones up |
| 20-Jun-67 |
"Joe" |
"Saranell" |
Request advice about Berber's debt and how to handle it |
| 21-Jun-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
John Folin, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Thank you for recordings; request additional copies of folk
albums as these promote best |
| 27-Jun-67 |
Luis Berber, Ft. Worth, TX |
Winfred Hooper, Jr., Hooper, Steves & Kerry, Ft. Worth, TX |
In our professional opinion, Berber does not owe the moving
expenses to the choir |
| 24-Jul-67 |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
John Folin, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Request additional copies of recordings |
| 25-Jul-67 |
John Folin, Allied Concert Services, Minneapolis, MN |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Do not have copies to send you;Decca discontinued this album |
| 31-Jul-67 |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
E. H. Milligan, Mgr., Hotel Frances, Monroe, LA |
Special room rate for TBC |
| 10-Aug-67 |
George Bragg |
Stephen Farish, Assoc. Prof., North Texas State University |
Enclosed is resume; hope to collaborate again in the future |
| 14-Aug-67 |
E. H. Milligan, Mgr., Hotel Frances, Monroe, LA |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Thank you for offer; our date is two months later than you
think |
| Ca. Sep 67 |
George Bragg, Texas Boys' Choir, Ft. Worth, TX |
John J. Jones, Herbert Barrett Mgmt., New York, NY |
Making annual trip soon; hope to meet with you in TX |
| 11-Oct-67 |
Robert Wise, Southwest Film Laboratories, Dallas, TX |
Saranell Kimbrough, Exec. Sec., TBC |
Send invoice for work on film |
| 20-Oct-67 |
Luis Berber, Ft. Worth, TX |
Barney B. Parker, Pres., TBC |
You will repay the amount; it will be deducted from your
salary monthly until paid |