THELONIOUS S. MONK - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/23/1963 - HFSID: 279599

His rare signature on a letter of agreement with Columbia Records, concerning recorded distribution of his live performance at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival. Documentary Letter signed: "Thelonious Monk", 1 page, 8½x11. Forest Hills, N.Y., 1963 September 23. On letterhead of Columbia Records. Monk signs his assent to a letter referencing a prior agreement by him with Columbia Records (1962 July 30), and declaring that no additional compensation will be owed him for the recording of his performance at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival unless the company issues a complete LP album featuring his performance exclusively. Jazz pianist and composer Thelonius Monk (1917-1982) has been called "the high priest of bebop," although his idiosyncratic style defies glib categorization. Several of his compositions, including Round Midnight and Blue Monk are classics of the genre. Although Monk had been performing since the early 1940s and had already written some of his classic songs, it was not until the mid-1950s that his avant-garde style began to attract a wide audience. In 1956 he released Brilliant Corners, considered one of the classic jazz albums of all time. Monk's reputation has only grown since his death: he received posthumously a special Pulitzer Prize for Music and a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285875

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285875

The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and "Dedicated to the One I Love".

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285879

The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their contract with Lou Adler. Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty", "Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27. To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...." The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285881

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285881

The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp. A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90% basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the music entities with whom the contract was made.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS - HFSID 350318

Promissory note in the amount of $20,000 signed by all four members. Promissory note signed “J. Phillips”, “Michelle Phillips”, “Dennis Doherty” and “Cass Elliot”. 1p, 8x9. No place, December 1, 1966. In part: “FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned do severally and jointly promise to pay to Dunhill Records Ltd., or order, at the office of Dunhill Records Ltd. At 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, 10019, or at such other place as may be designated in writing by the holder of this note, the principal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.) Dollars together with interest on the principal sum accruing from the date hereof at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum, said payment to be made on demand provided that no demand shall be made prior to May 31, 1967.” The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, created a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966). Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". CASS ELLIOT was only 30 when she died of a heart attack in London in 1974. JOHN PHILLIPS was 65 when he died in 2001 of heart failure. DENNIS "DENNY" DOHERTY died in 2007 at age 66.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

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GIOACCHINO A. ROSSINI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID: 350542

Gioacchino Rossini sends an autograph letter in Italian to send an article. Autograph Letter Signed: "Rossini" in Italian, 1p, 4¼ x 5½. No place, no date. To Severini. In full: "Please send, within today, the portion of the opera La Fata Bianca [The White Fairy] which has the tenor's role, to Mr. Curioni. All is well." Curioni was the Italian tenor, Alberico Curioni.By the time he was 18, Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) had written his first opera. The Italian composer is best known for his comic opera, The Barber of Seville, and his grand opera, William Tell, with its famous overture. The "Overture" to the four-act William Tell became one of the most familiar of all operatic works when it was used to open the radio and television show, The Lone Ranger. Guillame Tell was first performed in Paris in 1829. The Italian composer, the leading representative of the Bel Canto School of Opera and one of the last masters of opera buffa, spent his later years in Paris and his native Italy. Lightly stained, lightly creased, with folds. Light ink transfer from a different letter. Ink smudging present on some letters. Framed to an overall size of 32½ x 24½.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285875

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GIACOMO PUCCINI - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1918 - HFSID: 350572

The Italian composer signs this touching sentiment on a photograph mount. Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "Alla bella & gentile Signorina / Marietta Stern, / ricordo / Giacomo Puccini / Roma Gen: 1918" Photograph of Puccini by Vuillemenot Montibone, 6½ x 8½, 11¾ x 17 photograph and mount overall. Puccini was in Rome preparing for the European debut, on January 11, 1919, of his opera, Il trittico. This was a trilogy of three one-act operas including Il tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. Photograph is creased and toned. Photograph mount creased. Framed to an overall size of 24½ x 27. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), the greatest Italian opera composer of his time. He wrote a number of operas, including his three most famous works, La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly, while living at Torre Del Lago, the home he had purchased in 1891. Puccini and his family lived at Torre Del Lago until 1921, and the home became a museum after the death of Puccini's wife in 1930. Light partial postmark to the right of Puccini's head.

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GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 286064

GIUSEPPE F. VERDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1889 CO-SIGNED BY: MARIA - HFSID 286064

ALS: "G. Verdi", 1p, 4½x3½. Sant'Agate, 1889 November 18. To his close friend, Maria Massari Waldmann. In Italian, partially translated. In part: "Thank you, my dear Maria, and thanks to your kind Duke for the affectionate remembrance...Greetings to the Duke and a warm handshake...." On February 8, 1872, mezzo-soprano MARIA MASSARI WALDMANN starred as Amneris in the Milan premiere of Aida under Verdi's direction. At the time of this letter, Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) spent part of the year at the Villa Verdi at St. Agata diBusseto, close to his birthplace in Le Roncole, and part in Genoa in an apartment in the Palazzo Doria. Inscription on verso of Verdi's letter, in Italian: "To my dear/friend Margherita/from/Maria Massari/Zavaglia/Ferrara, 22-1-905". There is a collection of nearly 100 letters from Verdi to Waldmann in La Biblioteca del Conservatorio "G.B. Martini" in Bologna, Italy. Lightly stained. Overall, fine condition.

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THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 91358

THE BEATLES (JOHN LENNON) - COLLECTION WITH MAY - HFSID 91358

Framed display (46x30) featuring the t-shirt from Caribou Ranch studio given to Lennon when he recorded there with Elton John, accompanied by an authentication signed by Lennon's lover at the time, May Pang, and by a photo of Lennon and Pang together Comprises: (1) DS: "May Pang". 1 page, 8x5. No place, no date. In full: "From John Lennon's T-shirt collection, Caribou Ranch t-shirt. Given to John during his visit to Caribou Ranch Studio, when he and Elton John recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds'". Fine condition. (2) Extremely Rare Caribou Ranch T-shirt. Long-sleeve Collegiate Pacific, cream-colored, size 34-36. Slightly stained. Fine condition. From October 1973 until March 1975, JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) and MAY PANG lived, loved and worked together. During the Lennon-Yoko Ono separation and at Ono's instigation, their young, personal assistant became his constant companion. Deeply emotional and trying "to find himself", Lennon worked diligently to create the songs for his 1974 album Walls and Bridges, in which he dedicated one song to Ono and "Surprise Surprise" to his lover. Old friend Elton John sang backup on that song and played accompaniment on "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285881

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GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1936 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 286059

GEORGE GERSHWIN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/30/1936 CO-SIGNED BY: IRA - HFSID 286059

Carbon Typed Document Signed: "George Gershwin" and "Ira Gershwin", 1p, 8½x13. Los Angeles, California, 1936 September 30. In part: "GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN each, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: That he is one of the parties to the written agreement dated July 29, 1936, executed by and between RKO STUDIOS, INC. and GEORGE GERSHWIN and IRA GERSHWIN, under the terms and conditions of which the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin are employed by the said RKO Studios, Inc. and under the terms and conditions of which the compensation payable to the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin is paid to them jointly, without any allocation between them. That under the terms and conditions of an agreement existing between the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin all compensation received by them pursuant to the terms and conditions of said contract, has been and will be divided and allocated between them in the ratio of sixty per cent (60%) to the said George Gershwin and forty per cent (40%) to the said Ira Gershwin…That this affidavit is made and delivered to the said RKO Studios, Inc.…"

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

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Music | Applications / Resumes

KEITH ANDES - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 311429

Resume featuring Keith Andes includes his handwritten details about his biography, education, and professional experience. Signed on a printed form, it serves as a record from Theatre World and Screen World, with privacy areas concealed.

Price: $360.00
MAXENE ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 312535

Resume signed by Maxene Andrews, featuring her handwritten details including date and place of birth, education, and experience. Item originates from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, documenting American stage and film since 1945.

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
NANCY ANDREWS - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 313017

Resume signed by Nancy Andrews, providing details of her biography, education, and experience in stage and screen. Document originates from Theatre World and Screen World, showcasing her professional background. Autographed on a printed biographical form.

Sale Price $295.00

$360.00
JOSEPH ATTLES - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 300669

Handwritten resume signed by Joseph Attles, documenting biographical details such as birth date, education, and experience. This 1-page document originates from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, providing a comprehensive record of American stage and film.

Price: $180.00
CHRISTINE BARKER - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 309957

Handwritten resume signed by Christine Barker, detailing her date and place of birth, education, and experience in theatre and film. The document is part of the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, providing historical context.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
HENRY BARNARD - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 313367

Handwritten resume signed by Henry Barnard, detailing his date and place of birth, education, and experience in stage and screen. This document originates from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World.

Price: $320.00
MAE BARNES - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 308667

Handwritten resume signed by Mae Barnes includes biographical details such as date and place of birth, education, and professional experience. This document originates from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American theatre and film.

Price: $220.00
BOBBY BARRY - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 310561

Handwritten resume signed by Bobby Barry, documenting his biography, education, and experience in theatre and film. The resume comes from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American entertainment history.

Price: $360.00
BONNIE BARTLETT - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 308709

Handwritten resume signed by Bonnie Bartlett, documenting her biography including date and place of birth, education, and professional experience. This one-page document comes from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World.

Sale Price $215.00

$260.00
MARTINE BARTLETT - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 310009

Resume signed by Martine Bartlett, detailing her biography including date and place of birth, education, and professional experience. This handwritten document is from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American entertainment.

Price: $320.00
MARJORIE BATTLES - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 309378

Resume signed by Marjorie Battles, containing handwritten details about her date and place of birth, education, and professional training. This document is from Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American stage and film history.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
BARBARA BAXLEY - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 308671

Resume signed by Barbara Baxley, providing her biographical details such as date and place of birth, education, and professional experience. Document is a handwritten resume from the archives of Theatre World, dated in New York City, with normal mailing folds.

Price: $420.00
JANE BAXTER - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 302964

Handwritten resume signed by Jane Baxter, detailing her biography including date of birth, education, and professional experience. This document originates from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American entertainment history.

Price: $360.00
ST. CLAIR BAYFIELD - TYPED RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 311748

Resume signed by St. Clair Bayfield, containing handwritten biographical details including date and place of birth, education, and experience. It originates from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, with no date specified.

Price: $360.00
BEVERLY BAYNE - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 302963

Resume signed by Beverly Bayne, actress from the silent film era, includes her biographical details such as date and place of birth, education, and professional training. This handwritten document originates from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World.

Price: $575.00
ROLLY BECK - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 309212

Handwritten resume signed twice by Rolly Beck from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World. The document includes biographical details such as birth date, education, and professional experience. It includes normal mailing folds and slight wear.

Price: $120.00
HENRY BECKMAN - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 307575

Handwritten resume from actor Henry Beckman, signed on a printed biographical form. Documenting personal details and professional experience, it originates from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, making it extremely rare.

Price: $340.00
BRIAN BEDFORD - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 309619

Resume documenting Brian Bedford's career is handwritten and signed, providing details on his background, education, and experience. Bedford, an English actor who won a Tony Award for The School for Wives, is recognized for his roles in stage and screen productions.

Price: $460.00
FRANCINE BEERS - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 306306

Resume signed by Francine Beers, providing details about her birth, education, and experience in stage and screen. This handwritten document is part of Theatre World and Screen World archives, reflecting American theatrical history.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
WILLIAM CALLAN - TYPED RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 310351

Typed resume personally submitted and signed by actor William Callan, detailing his biographical information and professional experience. Document comes from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American stage and film history.

Price: $280.00
CARLETON CARPENTER - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 310556

Handwritten resume signed by Carleton Carpenter, detailing his date and place of birth, education, and professional experience. This document is part of the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, significant records of American entertainment history.

Price: $420.00
LEWIS R. CHUDD - APPLICATION DOUBLE SIGNED 01/04/1962 - HFSID 205080

Application signed by Lewis R. Chudd, founder of Imperial Records, features double signatures of Lewis R. Chudd on both the interior pages, dated January 4, 1962. Chudd's label notably represented Fats Domino before its sale to Liberty Records.

Price: $200.00
IRENE DAILEY - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 303158

Resume documenting Irene Dailey's career, signed by her, includes personal details and professional experience. Originating from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, it serves as a historical record of American stage and film.

Price: $320.00
RUTH DONNELLY - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 314227

Resume signed by Ruth Donnelly, documenting her career in theatre and film, contains personal details such as date and place of birth, education, and professional training. It is part of the archives of Theatre World and Screen World.

Price: $420.00
JESSICA DRAGONETTE - APPLICATION SIGNED 08/16/1935 - HFSID 31584

Membership application signed by Jessica Dragonette, dated August 16, 1935, for the National Association of Performing Artists. It includes her New York City address in purple ink. Additional pencil notations appear in the bottom right corner.

Price: $360.00
JOHN GERSTAD - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 301201

Handwritten resume signed by John Gerstad, detailing his biography, education, and professional experience. The document includes a typed resume appended by the actor. It originates from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World.

Price: $220.00
RONNIE GILBERT - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 301208

Resume signed by Ruth Alice "Ronnie" Gilbert from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, detailing her biography, education, and experience. The one-page document is dated in New York City, with handwritten personal details.

Price: $320.00
ROBERT GINTY - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 314344

Resume signed by Robert Ginty includes handwritten details about his date and place of birth, education, and experience in stage and screen. Document originates from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, reflecting his professional background.

Sale Price $225.00

$280.00
ROBERT GINTY - TYPED RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 310171

Typed resume signed by Robert Ginty, personally submitted and detailing his biographical information, education, and professional experience. This document comes from Theatre World and Screen World, recognized archives of American stage and film since 1945.

Price: $220.00
VIRGINIA GORSKI-GIBSON - TYPED RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 301222

Typed resume signed by Virginia Gorski, detailing her biographical information and professional experience, is from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World. It is personally submitted by the actress, dated from New York City.

Price: $180.00