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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
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Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from London.

It was lovely getting Beaton's long letter. His first drawings arrived last week. Hopes Beaton was touched by Edna's cable. Discusses the pictures of Beaton's that she has used. Is still trying to sort out his portrait material. Had lunch with Maud last week and talked about Beaton.

Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from London.

Discusses the possibility of Beaton doing a "Scrapbook" feature. Wonders if it would be "charming" to take a set of fashion photographs set out like a nineteenth-century fashion plate. Feels that fashion pictures taken against miniature detail landscapes would be a good idea. Is sending Beaton his contacts of the King and Queen. Asks about his book of portraits. Asks Beaton if he has ever photographed Michael Tippitt.

Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from New York.

Is glad that Sotheby's has acquired Beaton's archives. Cathleen came to see the play last night. Describes what happened when all the lights went out during the performance. She did not get water or electricity back until the next day. There has been "a great deal of wicked looting and crime".

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