St John‘s College Personal Collections

Includes loose-leaf manuscript letters concerning a trip to the ballet; the lyricist, Alan Jay Lerner (1918-1986); and the American film director, George Cukor (1899-1983). Also includes a postcard, wishing Hose a happy birthday.

Typscript letter to Beaton, from Lismore, Ireland.

Beaton/A/A1/19/2
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8 Oct. 1941 (Circa. No year given)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Discusses experience of the blitz in London. Finds living in Ireland dull and fears for Charlie's ( Lord Charles Arthur Francis Cavendish's) health. Gives news of life in Ireland. Michael is happy with his job in the R.A.F. Gives news of Fred (Astaire). He has just finished the film "You'll Never Be Rich" with Rita Hayworth. His next film is with Bing Crosby, with Irving Berlin writing the music. Elsie Mendl, Charles and Johhny are staying in Fred's guest house for a year. Discusses Fred and his dislike of parties. Anita has been writing to give all the news. Tilly has been behaving very badly. Discusses Tilly or the 'Countess'. Currently has two R.A.F men staying under a scheme thought up by Commander Stephen King-Hall. Discusses various mutual aquaintances. Requests that Beaton visits for Christmas.

Typewritten transcript for "Words" by V.S. Pritchett

Beaton/D/1/10/7
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1945

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Written for the programme 'Book Talk', broadcast on the BBC Home Service. November 26, 1945. Beaton's book 'Far East' is reviewed on the second page. Annotation on the first page reads: "With the compliments of the B.B.C. From: Director, Secretariat."

Typewritten schedule, 18 Feb - 4 Mar, 1954

Beaton/D/1/1/3
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15 February 1954

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Includes details of hotel and travel arrangements.

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