GEORGE GERSHWIN | Gershwin expresses interest in writing an article for a new magazine being published in Philadelphia

Property from the Collection of Elsie and Philip Sang

GEORGE GERSHWIN

GERSHWIN EXPRESSES INTEREST IN WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR A NEW MAGAZINE BEING PUBLISHED IN PHILADELPHIA

Typed letter signed ("George Gershwin"), 1 p. (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 250 x 200 mm) on his Riverside Drive letterhead, New York, 23 October 1929, to Margaret Cass, Philadelphia; horizontal fold.

Gershwin writes, "I told Maurice Speiser that although I never write articles I should like to write one for your new magazine. However at the present time, I am so tied up with reviving a show of mine, and with other engagements that I find it impossible to write anything, However, I can assure you that the first time I get free I shall be glad to write something to send you,"

The identity of the magazine is something of a mystery. Margaret Cass is styled "Managing Editor" in the address, but the name of the magazine is not given. The Philadelphia address, 1224 Chancellor Street, was the location of the Centaur Bookshop. Maurice J. Speiser was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who represented many clients in artistic and literary circles and was a friend of Ernest Hemingway.