| Title |
Autograph letters to Beaton |
| Reference |
A1/432 |
| Creator |
Dame Una Pope-Hennessy (1876-1949) |
| Covering Dates |
26 Mar. 1944–22 June 1944 (3 letters undated.) |
| Extent and Medium |
6 letters, 11p; paper; Manuscript |
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| Content and context |
Writer. |
| St John's Library/Beaton/A1/432 contains: |
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1
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton. Is so excited over the discovery of a delightful little house. Asks if Beaton can spare the time to photograph it. It has a miniature classical façade. Can always get in as she knows the key-keeper now (since yesterday!).
2p; paper. |
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2
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton. It is kind of Beaton to write a charming little note and send the snaps. James says how good and sharp they are. Talks about his photograph of the catacombs. Relates an anecdote concerning Keats and 'Poets' Ivy', which is apparently pear-shaped. Asks Beaton if he has ever seen pear-shaped ivy.
2p; paper. |
19 Nov. |
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3
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton. James tells her Beaton is off to the Middle East. She would like to thank him for his kindness in writing. It has been the most shattering blow. John and James have been angels to her. Wishes her Richard could have lived to see the turn of the tide as Hong Kong and Singapore were so bound up with his childhood.
2p; paper. |
19 Mar. |
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4
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton. James has telephoned to say that a letter will reach Beaton if posted within the hour. Finds it very difficult to stagger about as double pneumonia and four weeks in bed have reduced her to a wraith. The raids too are exasperating. Hates Beaton being away from London but expects he is storing up impressions apart from the photographs. Was very much interested in Peshawar. Hopes James will hear from him again soon.
1p; paper. |
26 Mar. 1944 |
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5
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton. James has just telephoned to say a bag goes to Beaton tomorrow, so she is adding this note to the doubtless huge bag of mail. Has had an interesting talk with the Chief Educational Adviser to the Government of India. Discusses their conversation. They are all apprehensive about the future and the "bloodshed and unhappiness" it must entail. Is still in a semi-convalescent stage. Discusses James's and John's books. Has just sent for Miss Olivier's book. Will Beaton return by the USA? Asks him not to take risks when travelling. Talks about life in London. The London Library is closed indefinitely. Stuart Preston came on Sunday. He has been transferred to Wolverhampton and seemed depressed at leaving London. Asks Beaton for his impressions of Chungking.
2p; paper. |
17 Apr. 1944 |
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6
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Autograph letter signed to Beaton. Was delighted to get Beaton's letter from Chungking only ten days after it was written. Their lives have been disorganised again by this "abominable pilotless plane". Discusses the damage that air raids have caused. John has just brought out a gallery book and James is reviewing a book on England. Beaton's book on photography is enchanting. Hopes Beaton doesn't stay too long in the USA. He simply can't be there when the war ends.
2p; paper. |
22 June 1944 |
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