Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/111/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/111/1
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Date(s)
- 17 Dec. 1940 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1891-1971)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Encloses clippings that may interest Beaton. Was 'upset and furious' when Ingersoll published his statement. Discusses the Dorothy Thompson piece about "Fantasia". Thinks she takes it too 'bitterly and seriously'. The political situation in America is very tense. Thinks the majority of people would wish to go to war.