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Includes typescript and manuscript letters concerning the contract for the American publication of Beaton's book, 'My Royal Past'; 'Pygmalion' (1956); 'Little Glass Clock' (1956); 'The Chalk Garden' (1955); media requests and payments for copies of Beaton's photographs; arrangements for a photographic sitting for Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962); 'My Fair Lady' (Broadway 1956; London West End 1958); 'Vogue' magazine; 'Harper's Bazaar'; Beaton's 'Scrapbook'; 'Saratoga' (1959); 'Turandot' (1961) and 'Tenderloin' (1960).

Autograph letter to Mummie, Daddy, Nancy & Reggie written on board RMS Aquitania the day before arrival in the USA on his first trip to America. Knows only a few people on board and has found the journey dull. Is looking forward to seeing how his photographs come out in Tatler. Letter is undated; date inferred from content.

Autograph letter signed to Mummie, Daddy, Nancy, Baba and Reggie. Written at 2pm on the same day as A/4/6. A film company have asked him to quote a certain 'star' of theirs as one of the few American beauties to go in his Book of Beauty, which would give him terrific publicity. He is also going to speak on Movietone for two and half minutes on Monday. He has had a terrific time with press reporters. In a note added later he reports that the private view was a success in so far as people loved his work. He hopes to sell more pictures. Fewer people came than he had hoped, though he was comparing it with London crowds, and it was a success for New York. Lists some of the people who attended the private view.

Autograph letter signed to Mummie and Daddy. Is finally getting in more money than is paying out. Is $2000 up on the show not including photos taken as a result. Vogue is sending him to Everglades Palm Beach next week and Anita Loos is arranging that his exhibition should be shown there too. Lists work that he is undertaking. Has been photographing Miss Ruth Gordon in 'Serena Blandish - the difficulties of getting married' for Vanity Fair. Lists the people he has had to lunch that week. He thinks he must return next year to benefit from this year's publicity as it takes time to be successful. He would love to get to Hollywood and Mrs Moats has asked him to stay with them at Mexico City. His secretary has been ill and a file of photographs for inclusion in the Book of Beauty have been thrown away by mistake. Has seen a lot of Marguerite Alvaney, the singer, but has seen little of Bee. Mrs Chase has been very kind. Mentions Ilka and the Bossoins.

Autograph letter signed to Mummie, Daddy, and Nancy, from on board the R.M.S. Aquitania, on his second trip to America, autumn of 1929. His cabin is better than last year, and he recognises many of the crew. Comments that Molly is travelling in expensive luxury. He knows few people on board and is going to spend the journey resting and reading. Thanks his mother for the lovely cigarette case.

Clipping from unidentified newspaper discussing Beaton's photographs of American women for his book of beauty. (An article regarding the final game in the world chess championship between Bogolijubow and Alekhine is also present.)

Autograph letter signed to 'family' from the Ambassador Hotel, New York. Is busy with drawing, article, and photos for Vogue. Anita Loos arrives that night, so they will make definite plans about Hollywood, and may go to Mexico too for a few days whilst near. Is tired and not yet accustomed to the rush of New York. Encloses a funny article (A/4/18).

His address will be Hotel Roosevelt Hollywood after the 10th. Asks them to send negatives to Anita Loos there and to wire £200 for journey expenses to him here (ie New York). He is doing well and has sent some cheques home.

Autograph letter signed to his mother from the Blackstone, Chicago. Letter is undated. If his father comes out soon he will miss him, as he shall not be back in New York for another month. Writing en route to Hollywood by train with Anita Loos. Outlines his plans for the coming days. Had a last minute rush as he was let down by printers, though had a very remunerative week with photos and drawings. He took pictures of Elizabeth Arden and may be doing illustrations for an advertising booklet for Elizabeth Marbury. He is now more or less happy working with the new camera, having taken photos of the Astaires and Marian Davies and others. Is hoping for a rise from Conde Nast, and is receiving $400 each for his Hollywood articles. Is enjoying the train journey, was amused by the Irving Berlins. Regrets that Baba cannot go back to Boissiers and offers to pay for her to do so for the benefit of her education. He hasn't seen Bee. They arrive tomorrow evening and are being lent a car by Jo Schenk.

Autograph letter signed to family from the Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood. They leave next Wednesday for New Orleans and he is sorry to leave as he has had a marvellous time and is overworked trying to fit in all the photographing. Is sorry not yet to have met Greta Garbo. Could not have enjoyed the ranch more. Had an accident out riding, with rope burns to his hand, which will be bandaged for 10 days, but he can still write and draw. He recommends they see the films 'Love parade', Jack Oakie in 'Hit the deck' and 'Hallelujah'. Has heard that Little James has arrived in New York and is very ill.