{"value"=>"<p>This series contains letters primarily to or from Waller's management company, Philip L. Ponce Inc., which includes Ponce and his secretary Janet Holmes; and his road managers, Ed Kirkeby and Eddie Melsher, Waller's road managers. The correspondence documents the engagements, booking details, travel arrangements, and problems that arose involving Waller and his band while on the road, such as appearing in the wrong city or not at all. The letters also discuss Waller's poor financial management skills and his alcoholism, both of which impacted his ability to perform and honor contracts.</p>"}