| St John's Library/Beaton/A1 contains: |
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| 312 |
Letters to Beaton |
| 313 |
Letters and telegram to Beaton |
| 314 |
Typescript letter signed to Beaton |
| 315 |
Autograph letters to Beaton |
| 316 |
Cards to Beaton |
| 317 |
Autograph letter to Beaton |
| 318 |
Typescript letter to Beaton, from Kensington Palace |
| 319 |
Autograph letters to Beaton |
| 320 |
Typescript letter to Beaton |
| 321 |
Typescript letter to Beaton |
| 322 |
Letters to Beaton |
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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
| Title |
Autograph letter to Beaton |
| Reference |
A1/317 |
| Creator |
James Lees-Milne (1908-1997) |
| Covering Dates |
5 Jan. 1971 |
| Extent and Medium |
2p; paper; Manuscript |
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| Content and context |
Is overjoyed at Beaton's knighthood. Is pleased that someone has been honoured for "making life more beautiful" instead of making the world "increasingly hideous" like most eminent people. Is especially glad because Beaton is an old friend. Wishes he had been made a Duke. Sends his love. |
| Index Terms |
| Milne, George James Henry Lees - (1908-1997) architectural historian and conservationist |
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