Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/118/14
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/118/14
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from New York
Date(s)
- 15 July 1942 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1877-1957)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Discusses Beaton's Cairo material. Agha felt that there should be some military aspect to them, so he is including somebody else's picture to face the beginning of Beaton's text. But the rest of the pictures are Beaton's own. Does not know where Beaton is at the moment. They are beginning to experience rationing and the 'servant problem' is getting harder. Louie May is marrying Harry Hopkins. Discusses Ilka. Was glad to have Beaton's book. Discusses various acquaintances. Is unable to make it to the country much because of the gasoline shortage so stays half the time in Ilka's apartment. Discusses various magazines. Does not feel happy about the general look of "Vogue".