Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A3/1/17
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A3/1/17
Title
1971
Date(s)
- February 1971-December 1971 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4 letters paper
Context area
Name of creator
(fl 1917-1890)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Includes three autograph, manuscript letters sent from Rio de Janeiro during Beaton's visit to Brazil (February - March 1971). Letters contain details of Beaton's arrival in the city, his first impressions, his travel plans and comments on the United Kingdom postal strike of January - March 1971. Also includes a separate unaddressed note, dated 18th December 1971, written in what appears to be Beaton's hand.