Extracts from Augustus John letters, exhibitions and articles
The series comprises extracts from letters mainly from Augustus John relating to his writings, arrangements for portraits and exhibitions, with personal and family news; photocopies from John Quinn's diary, 1911, and his diaries, 1917-1923; together with articles about the artist and papers relating to his exhibitions held in Britain and America.
John, Augustus, 1878-1961
The series comprises scripts mainly about Augustus John and his family as follows: Peter Terson, 'Ida', [1974], 'Augustus' by Robert Bolt, [?1979], 'Portraits' by William Douglas Home, [1987], 'Still lives' by Candida Cave, 1996, and 'Gus', adapted from the biography by Yves Baigneres (for Renaissance Films), 1996, with correspondence, 1996-1998.
The series comprises letters written by members of the John family, [1965]-[1998], assisting Michael Holroyd in his quest for information about Augustus John.
The series comprises letters from individuals, [1968]-2000, responding to Michael Holroyd's appeal for information on Augustus John.
The series comprises publishing agreements, reports, corrected typescripts and text emendations, locations for Augustus John papers, proof copies and book reviews of the different editions, 1968-1997.
The series comprises papers relating to the book The art of Augustus John published in 1974, including letters from his co-author Malcolm Easton, 1969-1972, and the final revised typescript, [1974].
Chiaroscuro and other writings by Augustus John
The series comprises photocopies of correspondence, 1924-1962, mainly between Augustus John and his publisher Jonathan Cape relating to the artist's autobiography, together with publishing agreements, 1938-1962 (with gaps), and book reviews, 1952. Also included are photocopies of writings by Augustus John including his recollections of J. D. Innes, [?1914], and Ronald Firbank, [?1930].
Photocopies of letters from Augustus John to family members
The series comprises photocopies of letters, [1922]-1961, written by Augustus John to his wife, children and grandchildren and other family members, together with some letters to Augustus John, relating to family and professional business.
John, Augustus, 1878-1961
The series comprises photocopies of letters, mainly written by Augustus John to his friends and sitters relating to his artwork and family matters and also to works on him such as Lillian Browse, Augustus John Drawings (London, 1941) and David Cecil (ed.), Fifty-two Drawings (London, 1957).
John, Augustus, 1878-1961
Reminiscences, biographies and press cuttings
The series includes the reminiscences of members of the John family and acquaintances of Augustus John, [1968]-[1975], an unpublished biography by Alan Moorehead, [1968x1974], the unpublished diaries of John Everett, [1968x1974], papers relating to the Slade School of Fine Art, [1899]-1971, and press cuttings, 1928-1972, relating to the artist.
Exhibitions, lectures and articles
The series comprises letters, 1971-1975, relating to the 'Paintings and Drawings' and 'Life and Times' exhibitions held at the National Portrait Gallery in 1975; letters, 1996-1997, and related papers concerning the International Festival of Authors held in Toronto, Canada, October-November 1996; papers relating to the Cardiff Literature Autumn Season 1996, together with his article 'The ideal woman' for the Buxton Festival, 1998, and his article (proof copy) on Augustus John, 1999, for the New Dictionary of National Biography.
The series includes photocopies of correspondence between John Quinn and Gwen John, 1910-1924, Gwen John exhibition catalogues, 1946-1981, a script by Elaine Morgan, 1983, and articles and transcripts relating to the artist, [1940]-1996.