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Order of service for CB's funeral at All Saints Church, Broadchalke, 23 January 1980. Order of service for CB's memorial service at St Martin-in-the-Fields, 6 March 1980. A copy of Richard Buckle's typed address for Beaton at his memorial service.

Printed bound booklet and cover letter concerning press coverage of Sotheby's 'Beaton at Large' exhibition (10th-20th February 2004). Includes black-and-white photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles about the exhibition and the centenary of Beaton's birth in general.

Printed booklet, containing the alphabetical index of Beaton's studio archive. Also includes an introduction to the archive, quotations from Beaton's diaries and short biographical notes. Produced by Sotheby's Picture Library.

Printed exhibitions and events leaflet. Includes details of an exhibition held at the National Archives from the 23rd January to the 13th March 2004, entitled 'Our Man in India: Cecil Beaton's Propaganda Photographs 1944'. Also includes a loose-leaf invitation to the evening reception that marked the launch of the exhibition, which was held on the 28th January 2004.

Printed events and exhibitions booklet. Includes exhibition details and events listings for 'Cecil Beaton: Portraits' (5th February - 31st May 2004). The exhibition was held in celebration of the centenary of Beaton's birth.

Typescript feature, printed in 'The Sunday Times', containing extracts from newly-released unexpurgated diaries belonging to Beaton.

Posthumous award given to Beaton for his costume collection by the Theatre Development Fund.

Secondary material relating to Beaton's life and work, including exhibition programmes and an award.

Typescript draft statement, unaddressed and unsigned, though clearly written by Beaton, in which he airs his grievances in working with the American film director, George Cukor (1899-1983) on the Hollywood production of 'My Fair Lady'(1964). In particular, Beaton writes that the limits Cukor has imposed on his taking photographs of the actress Audrey Hepburn while she is on set demonstrate a distinct lack of consideration for Beaton and his work. Beaton believes that this lack of consideration is another symptom of some deeper resentment on Cukor's part, and unless it can be overcome, there will be further pressure on a relationship that is already strained.

Typescript signed letter, in which Cruesman writes that he is leaving his job at the 'Daily Express' in order to take up the position of 'Head of Intelligence in Public Affairs' at London Weekend Television. Wishes to thank Beaton for the kindness he has shown towards him while he has worked on the paper; he recalls with special pleasure the interview that he conducted with Beaton almost ten years before and hopes that they will be in contact again at some point in the future.