The Story of the Performing Right Society An Association of Composers, Authors, and Publishers of Music - James, Charles F. (London Clowes, 1951)
The Performing Right Society, later PRS for Music, was founded in 1914 by a group of music publishers, including William Boosey and Oliver Hawkes, to protect the value of copyright and help provide an income for composers, songwriters and music publishers.
Ex libris J. A. Alsbach (plate)
The Society's coat of arms embossed in gold on front cover
Keywords: Performing Rights Society (London, United Kingdom); 20th Century (1901-2000); Music history; Institution; London (United Kingdom)