Slonimsky, Nicolas. (1894–1995) "[I] decided that it was no use trying to bring order out of the chaos reigning in the previous editions of 'Baker'" - Typed Letter SignedHumorous TLS from the important conductor, author, pianist, and musicologist containing interesting insights into his editing the fifth edition of Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. June 20, 1959. 1 pp., on Slonimsky's stationary. "Dear Mr. Derby I still say I mever nake [sic.] mistakes, except the 57 gross errors that I have already found in Baker, and some cute neologisms such as the reference to the "eary works" [sic] of Gretchaninov,