Janus: Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

St John's Library/Beaton/A1 contains:
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489	Autograph letters to Beaton
490	Autograph letters to Beaton
491	Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Hailsham.
492	Autograph letters to Beaton
493	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Petersham, Surrey.
494	Autograph letters and telegram to Beaton
495	Postcard to Beaton, from Brunei.
496	Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Netton, near Salisbury.
497	Postcards to Beaton
498	Letters to Beaton
499	Typescript letters to Beaton
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Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Title	Autograph letters and telegram to Beaton
Reference	A1/494
Creator	Sir Anthony Armstrong-Jones (b 1930)
Covering Dates	26 Oct. 1965–18 July 1978 (2 letters undated.)
Extent and Medium	3 letters; 1 telegram; paper; Manuscript

Content and context

1st Earl of Snowdon and Viscount Linley.

St John's Library/Beaton/A1/494 contains:

Telegram to Beaton. Is simply delighted with the photographs. Thanks Beaton for his great kindness in taking them.
1p; paper.

26 Oct. 1965

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London. Telephoned Beaton so he would not read it in the paper, but missed him. At least Oliver knew nothing which is a small consolation. It was sweet of Beaton to write.
2p; paper.

18 July 1978

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Kensington Palace. Thanks Beaton for his letter. Cannot tell him how much everyone in America admired his photographs. Is sorry to hear that Beaton is not well. Wishes him a very happy Christmas.
2p; paper.

19 Dec.

Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from London. It was typically sweet of Beaton to write. Hopes the service was what Oliver would have liked. The church was full of his friends and colleagues. Discusses the service. Hopes to see Beaton when he is down in Wiltshire. Hears that he is working on a new book.
4p; paper.