Sam Cooke DS, 19 November 1959...

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Sam Cooke DS, 19 November 1959 Document signed ("Sam Cooke"), 1 page (8.5 x 16.75 in.; 216 x 425 mm.), William Morris Agency, New York, 19 November 1959, being the printed and typed agreement between Sam Cooke and William Morris Agency, in which Cooke hires the agency as his sole and exclusive manager for a period of one year. Initialed ("S.C.") twice by Cooke. Document has a typewritten addendum stapled to the front of the document. The agreement is affixed to a larger 11 x 17.25 in. leaf of paper showing slight bleed through of adhesive from verso; otherwise, in overall fine condition. Sam Cooke hires William Morris Agency as his agent for one year. The document reads in part: I hereby employ you as my sole and exclusive manger and representative, and also for my orchestra, throughout the world, with respect to the services, appearances, and endeavors of myself, or my orchestra, or both, in all matters and things in any and every capacity as a musician...The term of this agreement...shall be for a period of one (1) year from today...Sam Cooke