Jerome Kern, signed letter dated August 8, 1915. Typed on his personal letterhead with his name boldly printed in red at the top, the letter is addressed to Rodney Richmond, press representative, care of Miss Elizabeth Marbury, the prominent theatrical agent. Kern writes:
"Your letter of July 19th has just reached me. In seeing Miss Marbury today or tomorrow, and with her will arrange when we are to have our little chat, if still agreeable to you."
He signs clearly at the conclusion, “Jerome D. Kern.” The letter measures 6.5" x 8" and is handsomely matted and framed alongside a vintage photograph of Kern seated at the piano, to an overall size of 12.5" x 19.5". Light toning and expected folds, otherwise fine condition.
Jerome Kern (January 27, 1885 – November 11, 1945) was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. One of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century, he wrote more than 700 songs, used in over 100 stage works, including such classics as "Ol' Man River", "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man", "A Fine Romance", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "The Song Is You", "All the Things You Are", "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Long Ago (and Far Away)".
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