FERRIER (Kathleen Mary, 1912-1953, Singer)

Autograph Letter in pencil Signed to Miss Hillidge she asked to be excused for the pencil "but my pen has just run out. I have discovered it is best to come Carlisle to Crewe to Chester to Runcorn. The 1.40 from L'pool is no longer running I was told here so I had better not risk it. I shall arrive (D.V.) in Runcorn at 2-6pm. Thankyou for the programme ...", 2 sides 8vo., 2 Frognal Mansions, Hampstead, 18th December filing holes not affecting the text

In 1942 her career was boosted when she met the conductor Malcolm Sargent, who recommended her to the influential Ibbs and Tillett concert management agency. She became a regular performer at leading London and provincial venues, and made numerous BBC radio broadcasts.

Item Date:  1942

Stock No:  40145