Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/4/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/4/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Maenan Hall, Llanrwst, N. Wales
Date(s)
- 7 Sep. 1961 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
6p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1890-1974)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Writing from country house. Has fallen in love 'at the age of 70' with Beaton's father. Discusses Beaton's father and his merits. Is fascinated by Beaton's book ("The Wandering Years, 1922-1939"?) and the memories it brings back. Read Cyril Connolly's description of Beaton's book and was fascinated to think of Connolly in a 'mop cap and curls'. Discusses the merits of Beaton's book and his description of the problems of late adolescence. Describes memory of seeing Beaton with his mother.