May 31, 1950

Miss Mahalia Jackson
3728 South Prairie
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Miss Jackson:

This is to authorize you to negotiate for the recording and publication of the two songs for which I did the lyrics with music by Jobe Huntley:

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Since I am a member of SPA, I would like the standard contract which that organization will approve. The customary terms will be satisfactory to Mr. Huntley and myself.

I am also a member of ASCAP, but whether Mr. Frye's firm is ASCAP or not, a clearance can always be arranged.

It was very pleasant seeing you in New York, and I would have written this note sooner but I had to go to Lincoln University, Missouri for a program in connection with the opening of their new library there.

I am delighted that you like the songs. And I send you all my good wishes.

JOBE HUNTLEY

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3728 Prairie Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

June 30, 1950

Mr. Langston Hughes
20 East 127th Street
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Mr. Hughes:

I received your letter and was indeed glad to hear from you.

Now regarding the songs, again, I like them very much. If you will send copies of them to me so that I can study them I will record them with the A pollo Recording Company. After they have been recorded you will receive an agreement from Apollo.

Mr. Hughes, I have only been in the city for a few days since I talked to you, and therefore have not had the time to discuss the matter of publishing these songs with Mr. Frye. However, I will speak to him as soon as I possibly can. We are both out of the city quite a lot which makes it hard for us to see each other often. At the very first opportunity I will speak to him about the matter and will inform you of our decision.

kindly get copies of the two songs in question to me as soon as possible. Hoping to hear from you in the near future, I am

MJ:gmr

8358 P.O. Indiana Ave
Chicago, Ill
March 26, 1957

Mr. Lagston Hughes
20 East 127th Street
New York 35, N. Y.

Dear Mr. Hughes,

Your letter of March 18, 1957 was received and I was very sorry to read of illness in your family. Although I was looking forward to seeing you in Chicago, I realize how one feels when there is illness in the family.

I do hope that your loved one was much better at this writing. Remember, "In the world Ye shall have tribulations; but be of good cheer;" Always look to the Hills from whence cometh our help.

I am praying for you and your family. Let me hear from you very soon.

MJ/mf