Lot 5
Berlin, Irving (1888-1989) Russian-born Jewish-American composer and lyricist; one of the greatest songwriters in American history. Typed letter signed ("Irving"), on personal letterhead, 1 page, 11 x 7¼ in., no place, November 20, 1933. To Harry Ruby (1895-1974) a Jewish American composer and screenwriter who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970, as was lyricist Bert Kalmar (1884-1947), his longtime writing partner. In part: "…I had your numbers played for me and I like them all, but am especially crazy about KEEP ON DOIN' WHAT YOU'RE DOIN'. I am sorry I didn't get to see more of you during my short visit, but I hope you and Bert decide to come back and do a show. Really Harry you ought to think about this. It's tough getting a manager with money, but if you have an idea and some of it written, it is not hard to get backing…".
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $275 |
