RAILTON, Dame Ruth (1915-2001). Founder of the National Youth Orchestra.
Typewritten Letter Signed to Peter Wiener, Chairman Ramsgate Arts Society, 1 page 4to (filing holes), on writing paper of the National Youth Orchestra, 4 March 1966. Offering to do what she can for his organisation and enclosing a photograph (no longer present) depicting her orchestra performing in the Athens Festival.

'... My father was brought up in Ramsgate, my early childhood was in Margate; I was at school in Broadstairs for two yeas and I was actually born at Folkestone; so, as a Maid of Kent, I will do what I can! ...'

£35 [No: 25554]