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1970

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's work on the Broadway musical 'Coco' (which ran from December 1969 to October 1970); visiting the Black Canyon, Colorado, with Kinmont 'Kin' Hoitsma (1934-2013); a trip to South America with Truman Capote (1924-1984); Sir Francis Cyril Rose (1909 - 1979); and 'Vogue' magazine.

1970

  • Beaton/A/A3/2/13
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  • 6 February 1970–10 August 1970 (Includes one undated letter, circa autumn 1970.)
  • Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning high altitude safety during Beaton's trip to South America ; print orders and media coverage for photographs of members of the Royal Family; the British writer, actor and director, Patrick Garland (1935-2013); Beaton's sister, Baba; an invitation to a dinner party at Buckingham Palace; photographing the British cookery writer, Elizabeth David (1913-1992); and summer at Reddish.

1971

  • Beaton/A/A3/2/14
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  • 27 August 1971 (The second letter is undated; written circa 1971–72.)
  • Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning the death of the 'Vogue' editor Margaret Case on 25th August 1971; Beaton's radio interview for BBC Woman's Hour and its review in 'The Financial Times'; the publication of 'The Happy Years: Diaries 1944-48'; and the cost of repairs at Reddish and Pelham Place for the year 1970-71.

1971

Includes three autograph, manuscript letters sent from Rio de Janeiro during Beaton's visit to Brazil (February - March 1971). Letters contain details of Beaton's arrival in the city, his first impressions, his travel plans and comments on the United Kingdom postal strike of January - March 1971. Also includes a separate unaddressed note, dated 18th December 1971, written in what appears to be Beaton's hand.

1972-1974

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's trip to Egypt in March 1972, Mallorca in August 1972 and Mexico in March 1974; the fashion writer, Diana Vreeland (1903-1989); the declining health of Beaton's sister, Baba; his work in Palm Beach, Florida, in January 1973; and media interviews and appearances in Chicago.

1972-1977

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning Beaton's trip to Egypt in March 1972; Beaton's gardener, John Smallpeice, and the garden at Reddish; suggested titles for an edition of Beaton's diaries and proposals for the terms of their international publication; a request from Princess Helene Obolensky; Beaton's sisters, Baba and Nancy; the appointment of a new cook at Reddish; and a postcard sent from the French Riviera, stamped 5th October 1977.

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