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Typewritten letter in which Weissberger responds to Beaton's previous letter, by writing that he is interested in Beaton's report on the filming of 'On A Clear Day' and especially in his response to working with Barbra Streisand. Weissberger also responds to concerns relating to Beaton's travel plans.

Typewritten letter, regarding the possible conflict of interests in Beaton having been asked to design the set and costumes for two productions "Portrait of a Lady", dir. David Selznick, and "The Chalk Garden", dir. Irene Selznick [David and Irene Selznick had separated by this point]. Weissberger suggests that it would be impossible for Beaton to commit to both productions and therefore requests that he sends Weissberger a message to indicate which he would prefer to work on.

Two letters to Beaton from Arnold Weissberger, requesting Beaton's signature on the contract for his work on "Portrait of a Lady". Weissberger also writes that the director for "Portrait" is Jose Quintero and that, although none of the major casting has been done, he understands that they are trying to cast Cathleen Nesbitt as the Countess Gemini.

Typewritten letter from Arnold Weissberger, regarding the length of Beaton's stay in America, and a request that his best wishes be passed on to Beaton's mother, who is unwell.

Typewritten letter, regarding communication between Jennifer Jones and Beaton.

Typewritten letter, in which Weissberger recounts his difficult negotiations with Irene Selznick and his progress in formalising an agreement by which Beaton is employed to design the costumes for "Portrait of a Lady". Irene Selznick has expressed her unease that Beaton would not be in America to work on the play from the beginning, but would only come out from London at a later date. Also, Weissberger is concerned that Irene is under the false impression that Beaton would merely decorate sets already designed by someone else; Weissberger writes that this is absurd, that it is Beaton's designs, rather than their execution, which are primarily appreciated by an audience. He provides details of his discussions with Lyn Austin and Tom Noyes [the producers of 'Portrait of a Lady'] and states that he is now waiting for the terms of an agreement for Beaton to work on the costumes for the production. Weissberger confirms that it is possible for Beaton to manage both projects in a round-trip scheduled for October / November of that year.

Typewritten letter from Weissberger, with a query regarding the royalties to be paid to Beaton in return for the use of his set and costume designs in a new Broadway production of "Quadrille".

Typewritten letter, regarding the royalties to be paid to Beaton in return for the use of his set and costume designs in the Broadway production of "Quadrille". Weissberger notes that he has received no further note from Irene.

Typewritten letter, concerning the approval of contracts in accordance with the Union, and Weissberger's lack of information from Irene Selznick, although he has been in contact with her manager, Irving Schneider. Weissberger encloses copies for Beaton of the letters he has sent to Rudy Karnolt and Oscar Olsen, also concerning the matter of Beaton's contract.