Jerome Kern partially handwritten and signed bank check, dated April 2, 1939, measuring approximately 8.25" x 3.25". Drawn on the California Bank, Beverly Branch, payable to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in the amount of $100.00. The check is completed in Kern’s hand and signed at lower right, “Jerome Kern.”
The reverse bears period bank endorsement and processing stamps, including an April 24, 1939 Beverly Hills clearing mark, confirming contemporary negotiation. The check shows expected light toning, handling wear, and standard bank perforations consistent with normal financial use.
Jerome Kern (January 27, 1885 – November 11, 1945) was an American composer of musical theatre and popular music. One of the most important American theatre composers of the early 20th century, he wrote more than 700 songs, used in over 100 stage works, including such classics as "Ol' Man River", "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man", "A Fine Romance", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "The Song Is You", "All the Things You Are", "The Way You Look Tonight" and "Long Ago (and Far Away)".
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