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Beaton/A/A4/22
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- 1929-12-17 (Creation)
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6 pages plus envelope paper
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Autograph letter signed to his mother from the Blackstone, Chicago. Letter is undated. If his father comes out soon he will miss him, as he shall not be back in New York for another month. Writing en route to Hollywood by train with Anita Loos. Outlines his plans for the coming days. Had a last minute rush as he was let down by printers, though had a very remunerative week with photos and drawings. He took pictures of Elizabeth Arden and may be doing illustrations for an advertising booklet for Elizabeth Marbury. He is now more or less happy working with the new camera, having taken photos of the Astaires and Marian Davies and others. Is hoping for a rise from Conde Nast, and is receiving $400 each for his Hollywood articles. Is enjoying the train journey, was amused by the Irving Berlins. Regrets that Baba cannot go back to Boissiers and offers to pay for her to do so for the benefit of her education. He hasn't seen Bee. They arrive tomorrow evening and are being lent a car by Jo Schenk.