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Sir Clough Williams-Ellis Papers, Mumford, Lewis, 1895-
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Knighthood,

Letters and telegrams relating to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's knighthood, and his autobiography, Architect Errant, 1971-1972. Correspondents include the following: Emlyn Hooson MP, François Spoerry, Henry, Marquis of Anglesey, Sir Frederic J. Osborn, Sir Frederick Gibberd, Jan Morris, and Lewis Mumford.

Letters,

Correspondence relating to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's recovery after treatment in hospital due to a fall, with papers concerning Portmeirion, the republication of his books, and correspondence between his assistant and others concerning his death, the cancellation of visits and projects, and other subjects, 1977-1978. Correspondents include: Henry Anglesey, Jan Morris, Eirene White, Sir Hugh Wontner, Gerald Dix, Lewis Mumford, Sir Frederic J. Osborn and Lord Cohen of Birkenhead.

Miscellaneous letters,

Letters and copies of replies covering a wide range of topics from Prof. Gerald Dix, Henry, Marquess of Anglesey, Lewis Mumford, Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor; and photographs of the town hall in Oundle, 1972-1977.

Personal correspondence,

Letters mainly of a personal nature, including a letter concerning the Presentation Goblet to the Queen and Prince Phillip, 1972; a letter from the Royal Institute of British Architects, concerning Sir Clough Williams-Ellis's election as an honorary member; a letter from the University of Wales offering an honorary degree; and letters from the following: Sir Frederick Gibberd; Sir Frederick Osborn; Jonah Jones; James Morris; Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor; Charles, Lord Aberconwy; Francois Spoerry; Christabel, Lady Aberconway; Augustus John; the Rt Hon. Richard Crossman, MP; Sir Dingle Foot; Henry, Marquis of Anglesey, and other politicians, artists and members of the gentry and the aristocracy, 1930-1976; together with thirteen letters from Lewis Mumford, 1957-1975, and a copy of an article by him, 1930, 'The Wavy Line Versus the Cube', and a photograph of Sir Clough Williams Ellis and Mumford.