Summary of expenditures from 1947 through 1955 allocated to Los Angeles, Calif,. Local 47, A. F. of M. [Recording-transcription fund (RTF), music performance trust fund (MPTF)] NOTE.-Approximately 2,000 men paid each year. 4,200 engagements from 1947 through 1955. 10, 278.50 3, 162. 50 10, 682.75 55, 184.00 7,360. 15 1,252.78 62, 078. 76 17,650, 25 19, 662. 03 10, 387.75 94, 676. 62 2,849.50 7,574.50 6, 130. 08 7,636. 50 1,378. 79 9, 703.75 1, 672.75 936.00 1, 614.00 13, 452. 87 5,920.00 1, 133.00 2, 419.75 Additional income paid to members of local 47 by outside organizations in con- Additional income paid to members of local 47 by outside organizations in connection with recording-transcription fund and music performance trust-fund activities-Continued DEAR SIR: Please extend sincerest gratitude to the three members of your group for their beautiful rendition of Christmas carols to our patients in the tuberculosis wards of the Los Angeles County General Hospital. The group was composed of Bill Borzage, Harvey Walker and Antonio Muggio. Our patients and staff were overwhelmed and extremely delighted with the lovely music and the true Christmas spirit felt by all. We are also grateful to the person or persons making this entertainment possible for us. May you continue your wonderful work, and share your good deeds of kindness with us again sometime. Best wishes to each of you. Mr. JOHN TE GROEN, (Mrs.) Rosa M. YOUNG, Chief Supervising Nurse. LOS ANGELES, CALIF., March 23, 1955. President, Municipal Mutual Protective Association, Local 47, A. F. of M., Hollywood, Calif. DEAR MR. TE GROEN: We want to express our profound thanks to you for making it possible for your musicians to appear under the leadership of Uzia Bernani. The group was a source of great pleasure to the many who attended our Town Fair bazaar. The City of Hope is grateful that this appearance was made possible through the music performance trust fund of the recording industry in cooperation with Local 47, American Federation of Musicians. We sincerely trust that we will again have the privilege of receiving such consideration in the future. With deepest appreciation. Very sincerely yours, LOUIS L. SILVERBERG, General Chairman, Town Fair Bazaar. LOS ANGELES, CALIF., December 28, 1954. Mr. JOHN TE GROEN, President, Musicians Mutual Protective Association, Local 47, A. F. of M., Hollywood, Calif. DEAR JOHN: Our Christmas in jail program has again been a most gratifying success thanks to the generous gift of music to our inmates from you and the members of local 47. We are enclosing copies of a press release which was made during Christmas week utilizing the credit information which you furnished. It would be impossible for any of us to realize, I am sure, how much your gesture of holiday goodwill means to these unfortunate people many of whom conscientiously realize the error of their ways and who hope someday to return to society with an even break. Tony Ferraro and his group offered their usual excellent repertoire and it was enthusiastically received and enjoyed by our nearly 3,000 charges in the main security jail. Please express our thanks to Tony and his musicians. My deepest appreciation to you, John, for arranging the program and for remembering us again this year. I hope that 1955 will bring to you personally, and to the excellent organization which you head, an abundant year of success, good fortune and prosperity. Sincerely yours, JOHN TE GROEN, GENE, Sheriff, County of Los Angeles. THE BLIND WORKERS GUILD OF CALIFORNIA, President, Musicians Mutual Protection Association, Hollywood, Calif. DEAR MR. TE GROEN: As before, you always seem to be our shining light and have helped us so much. Our mere thanks seems so humble but it is from our hearts and our true blessings for your happiness and health are for forever. My dear Mr. TE GROEN: The Christmas party held recently at this training center for children of the Los Angeles Orphan Asylum and children of the members of the Naval Reserve was a complete success and enjoyed thoroughly by the hundreds who were present. The orchestra provided by you was enjoyed by all and especially by those who remained for the dance after the party for the child ren. I wish to express my appreciation for your cooperation in making the orchestra available. Without the orchestra, the party would not have been possible. With my very best wishes to you and yours for a happy holiday season, I am Very truly yours, F. R. BUNKER, Captain, United States Navy, Commanding. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Los Angeles, Calif., September 23, 1954. DEAR MR. TE GROEN: It is my understanding that the musicians' performance trust fund and musicians' local 47 helped to make possible the coming of the Vine Street Musical Work Shop to assist in the Mozart Requiem on Sunday afternoon. May I tell you how much we appreciate your assistance in this matter. We felt |