Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/180/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/180/2
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Sussex
Date(s)
- 25 Jan. 1949 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1913-1966)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Has been inspired to new creativity by the news that through Beaton's action "Vogue" has accepted HJ. Thanks Beaton and hopes to grow as a writer from this first successful essay. Jimmy Smith visited and gave news that Oggie was enjoying herself. Jimmy had been to see the new Fidelio at Covent Garden and thought the singer was inadequate and the scenery by Rolf Gerard was no 'whizz at all'. Praises "School for Scandal" and Beaton's work on it. Admires Godfrey Winn. Has been reading the notices of Ruth's play with regret. Discusses Terry Alexander and the criticisms made of his play.