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  • 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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