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Typescript proposal for a retrospective exhibition of Beaton's work, to be managed by the Barbican Art Gallery, London, from December 1985. After its London showing, the exhibition will be transferred immediately to New York, where it will be displayed at the International Centre for Photography (ICP). It is intended that the exhibition should display roughly 150 of Beaton's most significant photographs, drawn from his entire career. The curators will be David Mellor and Terence Pepper. Creator: the Barbican Art Gallery.

Papers relating to Beaton's literary and theatrical output. Includes filmscripts, playscripts, exhibition catalogues, notebooks, correspondence, programmes, short stories, articles, and lecture drafts.

No named author nor indication of provenance; the tone of the piece suggests that the postscript was written after Beaton's death in 1980.

Correspondence relating to specific projects.

Includes articles, sketches, correspondence and reviews, notably a collection of letters relating to an exhibition of Beaton's work at the National Portrait Gallery."Beaton Portraits: 1928 - 1968" was organised by the Gallery's then Director, Sir Roy Strong, in 1968. A more recent exhibition of Beaton's work was held at the National Portrait Gallery in 2004. In addition, the file includes correspondence relating to the musical fantasy film, 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever', released in June 1970. Adapted from Alan Lerner's book for the original stage production (1965), the screenplay for "On a Clear Day" was written by Lerner, with costumes designed by Beaton. It was directed by Vincente Minnelli and starred Barbara Streisand as Daisy Gamble. The producer was Howard W. Koch.

Wishes Beaton Happy Birthday.

Hopes Beaton will feel well after 'Badeu Badeu'. The smell of the forest will be good for him, and the doctors are 'perfect'. Discusses places she thinks Beaton should go to and people he should see. Asks Beaton to write before he comes to Paris so that she can see him.

Thanks Beaton for his hospitality. Discusses the other guests. Details which photographs she would like to have and who she is planning to send them to.