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Blue hardback notebook, divided into two sections. One section of the notebook contains notes for Beaton's 1954 lecture tour. The other section contains miscellaneous notes, some of which refers to the actress Greta Garbo (1905-1990).

Includes autograph, manuscript letters concerning the film director, George Cukor (1899-1983); 'The Chalk Garden' (1955); preliminary designs for 'Pygmalion' (1956); the death of Zazu the dog; and a party given by the theatrical producer, Irene Selznick (1907-1990).

Includes typescript letters concerning photographic print orders; the garden at Reddish; the publication of Beaton's photographs of members of the Royal Family; his mother and sisters; American tax affairs; 'The Chalk Garden' (Broadway, 1955); and the death of Zazu the dog.

Floral appointment book for the year 1955. Inscription on the inside cover indicates that the item was a gift to Beaton from Ava [possibly the actress, Ava Gardner, 1922-1990]. Includes entries referring to Florence circa. February 1955; Miami, 1956; leaving New York, April 1956. Also contains material relating to Greta Garbo (1905-1990).

Includes typescript letters concerning the domestic situation at Reddish; orders for photographs of the Queen; 'My Fair Lady' (Broadway 1956; West End 1958); 'The Chalk Garden' (West End 1956); a visit to Ashcombe; Beaton's mother and sisters; the writer, Truman Capote (1924-1984); and the purchase of Beaton's articles by Crowell-Collier Publishing. Includes duplicate copies of some letters.

Includes autograph manuscript letters concerning orders for copies of Beaton's photographs; 'The Chalk Garden' (1955); 'Pygmalion' (1956); 'Little Glass Clock' (1956); 'Gigi' (1957); Ashcombe; working with the Broadway costume designer, Helene Pons (1899- 1990); working with Wilhela Cushman, fashion editor of 'Ladies' Home Journal'; Beaton's mother and sisters; and a discussion with Rudolf Bing (1902-1997), General-Manager of the Metropolitan Opera, New York, about costume and set designs for 'Vanessa' (1958). Also includes a typescript statement of account for costumes purchased in London by Beaton for 'Pygmalion' and two newspaper clippings, dated 19th and 25th December 1956, concerning the actress, Hermione Gingold (1897-1987), and a review of 'Eugenia' (adapted from Henry James' novel, 'The Europeans' (1878) and performed at the Shubert Theatre, New Haven). Also includes two signed postcards.

Includes off-prints