Among the correspondents in this folder are: Arthur W. Lehman (several); Tom Everett regarding publishing Bridges' article in the ITA Newsletter or Journal instead of the Instrumentalist with a copy of the article as published in Brass World; Gordon Jackson regarding his attendance at the New York Conference for Brass Scholarships in mid-January; Sverre O. Braathen (3 letters) about Pioneers in Brass with questions about several early brass musicians, his back injury and his memories of circus bands; Arthur W. Lehman (3 letters); Faye O. Braathen (Mrs. Sverre O. Braathen) concerning her husband's back injury and mentions her husband's love of music and how he is steeped in its history; Harold L. Hillyer, Director of Bands at Eastern Illinois University, concerning Bridges' suggestions about Hillyer's choice of music for his band; Lynn L. Sams about Braathen's fall, the difficulties with the post office, Bierley's book on Sousa, issues faced by those who publish books; G. Smith offering to help with Bridges' research at the University of Michigan's music library; Tom Everett about Bridges' article in Brass World; and Paul F. Erwin about Bridges biographical sketch of Frank Simon.