- Beaton/A/A1
- Subseries
- 1917–1980
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Includes letters from many eminent persons.
Various (001018)
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Includes letters from many eminent persons.
Various (001018)
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Newton Ferrers
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Has received Beaton's letter sent from 'Chinese muck heap'. Has just spent 12 hours travelling back from London to Cornwall. Discusses 'new terror weapon' (V1 rocket?). Lunched with K. Clark. Eddie S. West is going to marry Mrs Richards. Discusses telephone conversation with Laura about choice of man to take to dinner. Praises Osbert's book. Invites Beaton to stay. Beaton's photograph book has had wonderful reviews.
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Newton Ferrers
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Horrified to hear of Beaton's 'ghastly experience' (plane crash?). Wishes for Beaton to write and assure that he is well. He obviously lives a 'charmed' life and will die in bed at the age of 90. Hopes that Beaton's 'Asiatic Odyssey' is off and that she will catch a glimpse of him in the christmas holidays.
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Newton Ferrers
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Has heard from Oggie that Beaton is ill. Wonders if she poisoned or starved him during his stay or whether the return journey was so uncomfotable that it gave him a nervous breakdown. Hopes that he wasn't bed ridden during the raids as that would have been 'excrutiating'. Thanks Beaton for Piper book. Discusses Piper and Reitlinger. Invites Beaton to stay again to see a folio illustrated by Martin.
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Wadebridge
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Wishes that Beaton were here as it is hot with golden sand and purple rocks - perfect except for the 'bombers whizzing' overhead. Has a small spare room and would like Beaton to visit soon. Is coming to London soon for a Red Cross course on war relief and hopes to see Beaton there. Would like to hear of Beaton's 'crusade' and wonders if he saw Christopher Sykes or Lord Cory. Daphne shares the house and they must leave tomorrow.
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from 55 Eaton Square, London
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Thanks Beaton for his last letter. Would have replied earlier but Robert has had pneumonia. He is now recovered. Would like to come and visit Beaton at Broadchalke. May come over the summer for lunch.
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from 6 Gerald Road, London
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Expresses sorrow at the death of Beaton's sister. Never met her but felt she knew her through Beaton's photographs. Expresses pleasure at having seen Beaton last week. Asks Beaton not to trouble to reply to her letter.
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from 6 Gerald Road, London
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Thanks Beaton for dinner and 'lovely evening'. Hopes they did not stay too long talking about 'coat hangers and zip fasteners'. Praises Beaton's coloured portrait of Sarah and wishes him a good holiday. Praises Beaton's rose and its subtle colour.
Typescript list headed 'Features delivered by Mr. Beaton' addressed to Beaton
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
List of features in American Vogue and British Vogue.
Typescript list headed 'Beaton sittings - 1931-32' addressed to Beaton
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
List includes Vogue society sittings, Vogue fashion sittings, private sittings and Hollywood sittings.