| Title |
Letters to Beaton |
| Reference |
A1/115 |
| Creator |
Lord David Cecil (1902-1986) |
| Covering Dates |
19 June 1953–25 Sep. 1953 (4 letters undated) |
| Extent and Medium |
7 letters; paper; Mixed |
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| Content and context |
Goldsmith's Professor of English Literature, Oxford. |
| Index Terms |
| Cecil, Lord Edward Christian David Gascoyne (1902-1986) author |
| St John's Library/Beaton/A1/115 contains: |
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1
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Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Oxford. It was 'angelic' of Beaton to say he would take a picture of Hugh as a page. Discusses arrangements for when and where this could be done. Feels dreadful to presume on Beaton's kindness, but loves his pictures. Is feeling depressed about this summer. Tried to get David's house in Wilton, but Tony Herbert wants it.
1p; paper. |
19 June 1953 |
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2
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Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Oxford. Apologises for not having written before. The photographs are 'beautiful, unusual'and just what he wanted. Wants those which show off the clothes best enlarged, as they make more record of the coronation. Asks if Beaton will be at Broadchalk twards the end of the month, as they will be in the district then for a few days.
1p; paper. |
8 Sep. 1953 |
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3
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Typescript letter signed to Beaton's secretary, from Oxford. Letter detailing which photographs he would like two of.
1p; paper. |
25 Sep. 1953 |
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4
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Hampshire. Was grateful for Beaton's letter. It was a compliment to be praised by Beaton, who has seen so much in the R.A.F. Praises Beaton's book. Feels that his own was too 'literary'. Thinks that Beaton's book was 'the real thing' and liked the photographs. Wishes they could do a book together. Longs to see Beaton.
2p; paper. |
1953 |
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5
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Dorset. It was 'sweet' of Beaton to write. Enjoyed his afternoon. Discusses the afternoon and describes the dress of the two young people.
2p; paper. |
1953 |
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6
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Dorset. Would be proud to help with the festival. Thought the last one had a good programme, but was not well run. Was asked to open a book show the day before the festival and 'of course' couldn't. Salisbury is a good place for a festival.
2p; paper. |
1953 |
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7
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Hampshire. It was kind of Beaton to send his book and it is 'delightful'. Praises Beaton's writing. The book made him a little sad as it made him see Edith and Rex again so clearly. Thanks Beaton for the fun he has given him and Rachel. Praises Beaton's house. Discusses when they might be able to see each other.
2p; paper. |
1953 |
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