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Typewritten letter in which Bing confirms that they now intend to proceed with "Adriana Lecouvreur", as a way of attracting the soprano, Renata Tebaldi, back to the company. However, he indicates that, as they intend to produce it at a much lower cost than before, they will not be using Beaton's designs.

Typewritten copy of letter, in which Bing asks when they can possibly meet to discuss the costumes for 'La Traviata'. He writes that the costumes need to be created on a vastly simplified scale, since Bing cannot agree to the one hundred and fifteen thousand dollar bid Karinska has proposed, and yet he would still like to work with her if she is prepared to enter into negotiations.

Typescript letter, acknowledging Beaton's letter dated 12th May; Bing notes that the Metropolitan Opera's first 'Violetta' will be Anna Moffo.

A typewritten letter, in which Bing asks Beaton whether he would like to work on their forthcoming production of 'Turandot', scheduled for February 1961. Bing writes that they have selected Yoshio Aoyama as director and hopes that Barbra Karinska will create the costumes. If Beaton is interested, then Bing would need the set and costume designs no later than April 1960; could Beaton please send a cable message to Bing to confirm his answer.

Typewritten letter, concerning fees for Beaton's scenery and costume designs, in addition to his travel expenses. Also provides contact details for Yoshio Aoyama.

Typewritten letter, regarding the sum of money paid to Beaton for his scenic and costume designs for "Adriana Lecouvreur" and official confirmation of the annulment of the contracts drawn up between the two parties.

Typescript letter, regarding a possible collaboration between Beaton and Lunt on the new production of 'La Traviata'.

Typescript letter in which Bing writes that they are beginning to plan new productions for the upcoming season, which will include 'La Traviata'. He adds that he has talked to Alfred Lunt about collaborating with Beaton on the production and suggests that it will most likely be staged in 1966, though he cannot yet provide a more specific date. He asks that Beaton reply to him and to Alfred Lunt to indicate his level of interest.

Typescript letter in which Bing writes that he expects the building and painting of the new sets for 'La Traviata' to commence during the summer of 1965; he would hope, therefore, to see some preliminary sketches in the fall.

Typescript letter, in which Bing states that he has never heard of anyone charging as much for costumes as Barbara Karinska proposes to charge for the creation of the costumes for 'La Traviata'. He concedes that everything that is possible will be done to make the show as phenomenal as Beaton intends, but that this will need to be within the limits of the Metropolitan Opera.