Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/194a/1/16
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/194a/1/16
Title
Autograph letter from Garbo to Beaton
Date(s)
- Apr. 1952 (Circa. Letter undated. Hugo Vickers suggests that it was written in April 1952 ("Loving Garbo", 1994, p.165).) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 p. paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1905-1990)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Apologises for not speaking to Beaton before he left, due to depression. Feels bad that she did not ask him to bring her neckties and thank Mr Burton and Mr Bundy. Plans to travel to Europe when she is feeling well. Her growing misanthropy. Hopes that Beaton's mother is recovering her health. Blames her apathy on God.