| Description | Correspondence from Richard Halliday, signed 'Dick' [born 1940 and died 1973, American husband of Mary Martin].
/1 Transcript of a letter from Richard Halliday, dated 25th August 1955. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. He informs Noel that the New York opening is over and he can report 100% enthusiastic reviews.
/2 Transcript of a letter from Richard Halliday of Blue Harbour, Port Maria, Jamaica, B.W.I, dated 21st September 1955. Letter is addressed to 'Oh Very dear Noel'. He apologises for the previous night. Reassures Noel that his and 'Mary's talents are too rare. Also mentions that he is suffering from exhaustion and upon his doctor's advice will withdraw from work and rest.
/3 Transcript of a letter from Richard Halliday of New York, dated 15th August. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. Thanks Noel for his input about one of his show. He has made amendements and believes Noel would approve.
/4 Transcript of a letter from Richard Halliday, dated 8th May [1950]. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Noel'. They re-decorated 'Mary's dressing room and hung Noel's 'White Cliff's of Dover' painting on one of the walls. 'Mary' starts rehearsals the following day.
See also COW/4/I/2/532 which contains correspondence from Halliday filed with that of Mary Martin. |