1952-1976
3 manuscript letters from Jim and Eva Balls.
File of items from Britten including;
- letters and Christmas cards
- letter from Britten dated 1952 about purchasing a Rolls Royce
- letters about contract to supply a driver for Britten, 1970s
- programme for Billy Budd, 21 Apr 1952 at the Royal Opera House signed to Jim Balls from Britten
- programme for War Requiem at Norwich Cathedral signed to Jim from Britten, and Music in Norwich Cathedarl brochure for season 1967-68 including War Requiem in Dec 1967
- Order of service for Britten's funeral, 7 Dec 1976
- Pamphlet 'Moscow Christmas, Dec 1966'
William Balls (1907-2009, known as 'Jim'), was a garage owner from Saxmundham who drove for Britten and sold him a number of cars.
His work address was W.J Balls, motor engineers, St John's Road, Saxmundham.
2 files
Archive
https://www.bpacatalogue.org/archive/BBA-BALLS_J
