DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, February 12, 1945. Letter to Loew’s Incorporated agreeing to work for free for the war effort. In full: “At the request of the Victory Committee and subject to your approval, I have agreed to appear on 'Command Performance' Thursday evening, February 15, 1945. I agree that such services shall not be deemed to be rendered by me under my contract of employment with you, and that no compensation shall be payable by you to me in connection therewith in addition to the compensation, if any, which would have been payable to me under said contract in the absence of said appearance.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and wrinkling throughout, staple holes and two punch holes to the top, and a stray ink mark and spot of soiling to the top edge. Command Performance was a radio show broadcast to military bases in the US and overseas via shortwave radio. Many top celebrities and performers appeared on it in an effort to boost morale among the troops. Garland appeared on the show numerous times, including February 15, along with Frank Sinatra and Frank Morgan. She performed two songs, a parody of ‘Over the Rainbow’ called ‘Somewhere Over the Barrel’ and ‘I'm Gonna Be Strong for You’ (with Bob Hope). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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