Janus: Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

St John's Library/Beaton/A1/111 contains:
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5	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
6	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
7	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
8	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
9	Autograph letter signed (incomplete) to Beaton, from New York
10	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
11	Autograph letter (incomplete) to Beaton, from Rome
12	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
13	Autograph letter signed to Beaton and Truman, from Naples
14	Card with autograph note signed to Beaton
15	Autograph letter (incomplete) to Beaton, from Tirol
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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Title	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Reference	A1/111/10
Covering Dates	1939–1960 (Circa. No date given)
Extent and Medium	8p; paper

Content and context

Discusses work. Envied the discussions of the weekend. Looks forward to seeing the improvements at Reddish house. Truman seems to think that Beaton may be over as early as July to start some complicated sets. "Pygmalion" has been postponed for another year. Discusses Constance's funeral. Remembers Constance. Believes that Phyllis intends to stay with Kate Hepburn for a while. Discusses Clifton. Discusses various acquaintances and their work. Bill and Brabara Paley will not be able to leave with Truman but will meet him in Italy later. Slim and Leland expect to go to Spain and stay at the Hilton. The "Journal American" has been publishing Greta's story. Asks if Beaton would like the clippings. Gives news of various friends.

Index Terms

Capote, Truman (1924-1984) novelist and playwright

Garbo, Greta (1905-1990) actress

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