More Pictures
A message on my answering machine last week from Marguerite (Peggie) Biscaye Oury told me she had found three more pictures of the Branscombe Choral and one picture of Gena Branscombe standing on a dock waving goodbye. Would I like to have these pictures to add to the items she gave in 2012? Yes, of course, was my answer. Peggie’s brother, Pierre had called me in November 2011 and recounted his story of knowing Gena Branscombe and her family. His fond memories of his mother and two aunts being long-time members of the Branscombe Choral were touching. He even has the conductor’s baton that Miss Branscombe gave him. See my blog posting of May 2012. I called Pierre’s sister, Peggie, and we also had a lengthy phone conversation. She told me she had Branscombe Choral pictures, autographed sheet music and a few other items. She graciously sent these items to me for safe keeping and I assured her all these treasured possessions would be ...