Identity area
Reference code
Beaton/A/A1/23
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/23
Title
Richard Avedon. Typescript letter to Beaton
Date(s)
- 11 Sep. 1958 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1p Typewritten paper
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Requests Beaton's help. Has almost finished book with Truman ("Observations") and would like to photograph Edith Sitwell. Edith Sitwell will not pose. Is coming to England soon. Asks Beaton to try to persuade Sitwell to pose, but not if it puts him in an awkward position. Asks if Beaton visited 'T'. Wants to know why Beaton was not in Paris when he needed him.