Janus: Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

St John's Library/Beaton/A1 contains:
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39	Typescript letters to Beaton
40	Autograph letter signed to Beaton
41	Autograph letters to Beaton
42	Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Groussay
43	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Whitehall
44	Autograph letters to Beaton
45	Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Mexico
46	Autograph letter signed to Eileen Hose, Beaton's secretary
47	Autograph letters to Beaton
48	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Florence
49	Autograph letters to Beaton
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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Title	Autograph letters to Beaton
Reference	A1/44
Creator	C. T. Bennett (1902-1979)
Covering Dates	20 Oct. 1963–1 Jan. 1972
Extent and Medium	3 letters; paper; Manuscript

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St John's Library/Beaton/A1/44 contains:

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Essex. Thanks Beaton for his letter and 'kind promise' of help. His 'unfortunate financial position' came about because he paid off his father's creditors. Harrow was a 'wonderful time'. Writes that at Harrow, he 'acted with unhappy restraint' and that he was 'more than fond' of Beaton. He did not want to jeopardise Beaton's 'obvious brilliant future'. Has been consoled by Beaton's triumphs and his memories.
2p; paper.

20 Oct. 1963

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Essex. Expresses hope that Beaton is well. Often reads about Beaton's achievements in the press. Writes that his firm has become a public company and that he has been made redundant. Hopes to get another job soon. His only current source of income is unemployment benefit, which 'suffices for food but not for rent'. Asks if Beaton will give him some 'temporary assistance'. Will understand if Beaton is unable to. Asks if Beaton heard about Gronny Davies who died a few months ago. He broke his thigh and never quite recovered.
2p; paper.

6 Oct. 1964

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Essex. Congratulates Beaton on his 'well deserved honour'. Beaton's friends will be delighted, especially those from Harrow and Cambridge.
1p; paper.

1 Jan. 1972