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Beaton/D/1/10/15
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GB 275 Beaton/D/1/10/15
Title
Letter to Beaton from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Date(s)
- 1964 (Creation)
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3p paper
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Typescript letter of congratulations from Margaret Herrick [Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences], regarding Beaton's success in the Academy Award Winners for 1964, and a request that he sign and return the letter of recipience for his Oscars. Beaton won two Oscars for his work on the film, 'My Fair Lady', in the categories of Colour Art Direction and Colour Costume Design.