Lot 399
Miller, Glenn & The Modernaires (1904-44) American jazz bandleader, arranger, and trombone player; he led the most popular dance band of the late '30s and '40s. He disappeared in Dec. 1944 while flying from London to Paris to meet his Army Air Force Orchestra. War-date Typed Letter Signed on letterhead engraved "2nd Army Air Forces Training Command Radio Unit, one page, 10½ x 8 in., New Haven, Jan. 10, 1944. To A. Lovell Elliott, Jr., stating that it "is impossible for members of the Armed Forces to make any statements for publication without the approval of the Public Relations Officer of the Post to which they are assigned…." Accompanied by War Dept. envelope. With a vintage album leaf, iregularly cut, approx. 5½ x 4½ in., inscribed "To Irene" by The Modernaires vocal group, part of Miller's band and signed by Allan Copeland, Johnny Drake, Francis Scott, Hal Dickinson, and his wife Paula Kelly. Also with a block of 12 color "stamps and assorted newspaper and magazine articles.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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