St John‘s College Personal Collections

15th November, 1924 - 23rd December, 1924

Beaton/B/31
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15 November 1924–23 December 1924

Hardback notebook; includes descriptions of Beaton's experiences as a student at Cambridge and at home in Hyde Park Street.

The Watched Pot [Programme]

Beaton/D/3/2/1
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29 November 1924–6 December 1924

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Programme for a performance of 'The Watched Pot', by H. H. Munro ("Saki") and Charles Maude at the ADC Theatre, Cambridge. Beaton is listed as having designed the scenery and costumes, as well as serving as a committee member.

24th December, 1924 - 21st January, 1925

Beaton/B/32
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24 December 1924–21 January 1925

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Hardback notebook; includes descriptions of Beaton's experiences as a student at Cambridge and at home in Hyde Park Street.

Adele Astaire. Letters to Beaton.

Beaton/A/A1/19
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1925–1967 (Circa)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Astaire, Adele (1897-1981)

Autograph letter to Beaton, from Park Avenue, New York

Beaton/A/A1/19/1
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1925–1932 (Circa. No month or year given.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Was pleased to receive Beaton's cable. Is glad that Beaton thinks of her even when London is gay. New York is 'dead' at the moment. Has been to 'Hot Feet' and it was amusing and risque. Is going out with Charles Cavendish tomorrow. Discusses Charlie James. Asks if there is anything Beaton needs doing for him in New York.

Kyrle Leng. Letters to Beaton.

Beaton/A/A1/322
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1925–1927 (Circa. Mostly undated.)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Leng, Kyrle (1900-1958) photographer and printer

Autograph letter signed to Beaton

Beaton/A/A1/322/7
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1925 (Circa)

Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Discusses his "muddled" feelings about his visit to Beaton. Tells him about the dreams he had during his last night in Cambridge. Hopes that any nearby people did not hear him say "Cecil" in his sleep. Sends his love.

21st January, 1925 - 14th February, 1925