Courtesy of John Ardoin

“D”
March 13, 1935
549 W. 144 St.

Major Edward Bowes

Chase and Sanborne Amateur Program –

Dear Sir,

Having heard of your new amateur program I am hastening my request for an audition! No doubt, you are probably already receiving many such requests but I am sincerely hoping that mine will be one of the first and that I shall therefore soon receive a favorable reply.

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The writer is a young soprano who has studied music and singing several years. Competent judges have pronounced my voice beautiful but with all that, it is very difficult to find an opening, an opportunity for a real test to prove exactly what I can do. Your amateur hour I hope, may answer this need.

Eagerly awaiting your reply, I remain

c/o Foresti                         Very sincerely,
549 West 144 St.               Anita Duval
N.Y.C.