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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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL MANUSCRIPT UNSIGNED - HFSID: 350592

Working Manuscript for his song "Walking Thru My Dreams" which was released immediately after his death. Autograph Manuscript, not signed, 1p, 8x10½. Original working manuscript of his song "Walking Thru My Dreams". The song was released immediately after his death in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa on February 3, 1959. The crash also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. In full with misspellings: "Walking thru my Dreams/When I close my eyes/I cant fall a sleep/keep tossin & a turnin tumbling/a talking & a mumblin'/What to do/I start countin sheep/& end up countin kisses/Its you I always see/I want you close to me/keep dreaming about you/Walking thru my dreams/I see your lovely face/walking thru my dreams each nite/Walkin thru every place/but I only love you in my dreams & that/aint right./But who knows somday, dreams came/true it seems/So there in slumber land, I know ill hold/your hand/& we'll go walkin thru my dreams." This song was released on the flip side of the ballad "Someone Watching Over You". Some of the Big Bopper's best works were written during his many sleepless nights that he had often utilized for creative inspiration.

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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 09/28/1967 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 - 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

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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 - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

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

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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 350527

Scarce photograph of the 1950s Rock 'N' Roller Rare Photograph inscribed and signed: "To / Reg - / Thanks / for the wonderful / hospitality / Big / Bopper". B/w, 6¾ x 8½. Publicity photograph by Van Dyck Studio, Beaumont (imprint at lower left edge). Ink lightly beaded (completely legible). Minor surface creases (most not evident head on) at background. Fine condition. Framed by unknown individual: 15¼x17¾. Not reviewed by us for conservation integrity. Mat has separated from frame, resulting in the photograph not being flush with glass. Frame is scratched and chipped, backing paper is torn at upper portion. "As is" framing. Jiles Perry Richardson (1930-1959) was a Texas disc jockey who called himself "The Big Bopper" after the latest dance craze, the bop. His song, "Chantilly Lace", which he wrote and sang, reached the "Top Ten" in 1958. In January 1959, The Big Bopper was booked on the Winter Dance Party tour that would cover most of the Midwest. The tour included such headliners as Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, Waylon Jennings and Ritchie Valens.

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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 - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

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Pop Music | Letters

EDIE ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1965 - HFSID 309879

The actress signs a letter to Barbara Norton, then head of Public Relations at the Sheraton-Park Hotel, thanking her for pictures and saying she and Marty (her second husband) look forward to seeing her in the future. Typed letter signed: "Edie", in black ink, 1 page 5x7¼.

Price: $160.00
EDIE ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/17/1963 - HFSID 309898

The actress and comedian signs a letter to Barbara Norton, then head of the Public Relations department at the Sheraton-Park Hotel. Typed letter signed: "Edie Adams", in blue ink, 1 page, 5x8. Edith Adams Kovacs. June 17, 1963.

Price: $160.00
BILL "WHISPERING BILL" ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/06/1966 - HFSID 222446

Bill Anderson types a letter to a fan saying when his band and he will be near the fan next. Typed Letter signed: "Bill Anderson", 1p, 7x10½. Nashville, Tennessee, 1966 January 6. On his personal letterhead to Mr. Kenneth E Crouch, Bedford, Virginia. Begins: "Dear Kenneth".

Price: $220.00
BILL "WHISPERING BILL" ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/03/2000 - HFSID 325065

The Grand Ole Opry star offers fan his best wishes, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Bill Anderson" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½. Written on personal letterhead. Hermitage, Tennessee. July 3, 2000. Addressed to Mr. James Keenan of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Price: $200.00
BILL "WHISPERING BILL" ANDERSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/11/1983 - HFSID 325093

The country music artist writes letter of appreciation to a fan, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Bill Anderson" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x10½. Written on personal letterhead. November 11, 1983. Hermitage, Tennessee. Addressed to Mr.

Price: $220.00
KENNY L. BAKER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/21/1938 - HFSID 180731

TLS: "Kenny Baker" on verso of 1-cent imprinted postal card, 5½x3¼. Los Angeles, California, 1938 April 21. To Mr. William Hatton Green, West Chester, Pennsylvania. In full: "I appreciate your interest in inquiring about gramaphone (sic) records.…"

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
SHIRLEY BASSEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/06/1983 - HFSID 165785

Typed Letter signed: "Shirley Bassey". 1p, 6½x9. No place, 1983 May 6. On her personal imprinted stationery. To Peter, in full: "Thank you for your nice letter. I hope you like the photograph I have signed for you - I'm afraid it's the largest I have with me.…"

Price: $160.00
MOLLY BEE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 207180

Singer Molly Bee, who sang I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, signed this note "So good to see you again!" to longtime radio/television host George Sanders Autograph note signed "Molly Bee".

Price: $220.00
BARBI BENTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/29/1984 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270559

Autograph Letter signed: "Barbi" "and George", 1 page, 5¾x7¾. No place, 1984 November 29. On Barbi Benton's personal letterhead, but written by her husband George Gradow to actress/comedienne Phyllis Diller.

Price: $340.00
POLLY BERGEN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/13/1970 - HFSID 24736

Typed letter to Tv/Radio host George Saunders about what they have done together. Typed Letter signed: "Polly", 1p, 6x9. Los Angeles, California, 13 October 1970. On her company letter head to Mr. George Saunders, Portland, Oregon. Begins: "Dear George".

Price: $360.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/06/1970 - HFSID 217294

TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x10¼. New York City, 1943 September 30. On his imprinted stationery to Mr. Joseph S. Buhler, The Lambs Servicemen's Morale Corps, N.Y.C.

Price: $900.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/11/1945 - HFSID 132011

DURING WORLD WAR II, IRVING BERLIN PREPARES THIS IS THE ARMY FOR THE PHILIPPINES. IRVING BERLIN. Comprises: (1) TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x10½. New York, 1945 April 11.

Price: $2,400.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/19/1969 - HFSID 178813

Irving types a letter thanking Mr. Woodward for remembering his birthday. Typed Letter Signed: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x6½. No place, but likely New York, 1969 May 19. On stationery imprinted with his name to Mr. Woodward.

Price: $800.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1968 - HFSID 227154

Composer Irving Berlin signed this typed letter on his personalized stationery in 1968, thanking the recipient for a birthday card and briefly mentioning his school days. Typed letter signed "Irv" in blue ink.

Price: $950.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/28/1948 - HFSID 177412

Irving types a letter thanking Sam Woolf for a piece that he was sent and to let Sam know that the letter were received. Typed Letter Signed: "Irving", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, but likely New York, 1948 May 28.

Price: $900.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/11/1938 - HFSID 100588

While promoting his new movie, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Berlin writes to fellow composer Harry Ruby, encouraging him on his new book. TLS: "Irv", 1p, 7¼x11. No place, 1938 August 11. On his personal letterhead to Harry Ruby, Hollywood, Calif.

Sale Price $1,195.00

$1,400.00
IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/07/1948 - HFSID 217

The composer writes to a friend in Paris concerning a French decoration being given to Oscar Hammerstein. Typed Letter signed: "Irving", 1 page, 7¼x10½. No place, 1948 September 7. On his personal letterhead, written to Albert Willemetz, Paris, France.

Price: $1,400.00
BJÖRN J:SON LINDH (BJÖRN JOHANSSON) - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 207990

Writing before he established his stage name, the Swedish flautist and composer signs a typed letter to a friend, sending him a new composition of chamber music. Typed letter signed: "Björn Johansson," 8x7¾ sheet. No place, no date.

Price: $220.00
PAT BOONE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/25/1978 - HFSID 13615

Pat Boone sends a typed letter of regret that he is not able to find a copy of the album being requested. Typed Letter Signed: "Pat", 1p, 8½x11. On personal letterhead. Los Angeles, California, 1978 August 25. To Mr. & Mrs. Tom Fox, Clovis, California.

Price: $320.00
DAVE BRUBECK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED - HFSID 146312

The jazz performer signs a letter twice for a fan on the verso of a promoting poster Autograph letter double signed: "Dave Brubeck"; Poster inscribed and signed: "For Peter Harvey From Dave Brubeck", 1p, 8¼x11. No place, no date.

Price: $180.00
SLIM BRYANT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/05/2008 - HFSID 344968

The country singer and songwriter signs this letter to a fan thanking him for a kind letter and mentioning he will turn 100 years old that year, so to excuse his handwriting Autograph letter signed: “'Slim' Bryant” in black ink. 5½x6½. November 5, 2008.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
BETTY LYNN BUCKLEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 324957

The Tony Award-winning actress sends letter of thanks to a fan, signs name in black ink Typed letter signed: "Betty L. Buckley" in black felt tip. 1 page, 8½x11. Written on personal letterhead. Addressed to Jim Keenan of New York City, New York.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 8/11 - HFSID 17747

. TLS; "Charles Wakefield Cadman", 1p, 6x7. Sycamore Nook, Hollywood, California, no year, August 11. To Mr. Orme. On the conjoined leaf are pencil notes dated 1/25/26 (unknown hand) about Cadman's life.

Price: $500.00
SAMMY CAHN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/02/1983 - HFSID 315419

The lyricist signs a letter to actor Chuck Connors, commenting on his role in the television mini-series Roots, jokingly calling him a rather harsh expletive Typed letter signed: "S[ammy]", 1 page, 5¾x7½, framed to an overall size of 8x10¼.

Price: $400.00
SAMMY CAHN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/21/1974 - HFSID 259198

Sammy Cahn sends a typed letter of holiday wishes and to relay his plans for the New Year. Typed Letter signed: "S" [first letter only, followed by typed "ammy"], 1p, 5½x7¾. Beverly Hills, California, 1974 December 21 Saturday. To "Dear M & M-".

Sale Price $225.00

$280.00
EDDIE CANTOR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/13/1942 - HFSID 262599

Eddie Cantor sends a letter to Dinah Shore extending the time that she will work with him. Typed Letter Signed: "Eddie Cantor", 1p, 7¼x10¼. New York, New York, 1942 January 13. On imprinted letterhead to Miss Dinah Shore, Forest Hills, Long Island, New York.

Price: $280.00
EDDIE CANTOR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/06/1962 - HFSID 262602

Eddie Cantor signs a letter requesting from Jack Katz the contribution's that Perry will make for the Dr. Jonas Salk proposed television program "Something To Remember". Typed Letter Signed: "Eddie Cantor", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1962 September 6.

Price: $280.00
EDDIE CANTOR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/28/1958 - HFSID 100179

Eddie Cantor sends a typed letter to a fan thanking them for remembering him. Typed Letter Signed: "Eddie Cantor", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, October 28, 1958. On his personal stationery to Roger Downard, Hove, England.

Price: $280.00
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE (TONI TENNILLE) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 9/1975 - HFSID 221605

She sends heartwarming birthday wishes to a friend, writing on behalf of The Captain. Autograph letter signed: "Toni Tennille/"CAPTAIN & TENNILLE"," 2 pages, 5x4. No place, September, 1975.

Price: $320.00
VIKKI CARR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/17/1974 - HFSID 171175

She sends a letter regarding producer Steve Binder and new songs Typed Letter signed: "Vikki", 1p, 7¼x10½. Beverly Hills, California, 1974 May 17. On personal letterhead to James Cohen, Los Angeles, California.

Price: $280.00