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Lot #771
Oscar Hammerstein

Hammerstein works to honor George Gershwin, “We have made some real progress in our plan to establish the George Gershwin Theatre workshop at Boston University…a permanent and useful memorial to a composer we all respect and admire.”

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Hammerstein works to honor George Gershwin, “We have made some real progress in our plan to establish the George Gershwin Theatre workshop at Boston University…a permanent and useful memorial to a composer we all respect and admire.”

Academy Award winning lyricist. TLS signed “Oscar,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 11, 1950. Letter to Garson Kanin. In part, “We have made some real progress in our plan to establish the George Gershwin Theatre workshop at Boston University…a permanent and useful memorial to a composer we all respect and admire…I know you will want to do your share to keep alive the name of one of America’s greatest composers through this fitting memorial at Boston University.” Accompanied by an unsigned carbon of Kanin’s response. In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left and expected folds. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #300 - Ended August 17, 2005