Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/5/3
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/5/3
Title
Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Paris
Date(s)
- 24 Oct. 1950–24 Oct. 1968 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
5p paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Discusses Rita (Lydig) for Beaton's book. Can discuss her objectively despite being her sister. Rita was 'entrancing and remarkable'. Many men loved her but she was 'passionately religious'. Beaton met Rita shortly before her death when she was in a lot of pain. Rita is not a good person for Beaton's book as his readers would not understand her. Discusses how Beaton writes. Believes he should not concern himself with the 'gossip column' aspect of people's lives. Hopes to see Beaton soon in New York.