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Michael Holroyd (Augustus John) Research Papers,
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Augustus John writings (photocopies)

The file includes Augustus John's 'short appreciation' of J. D. Innes, [?1914], manuscript draft of [?Augustus John's introduction to the Innes Memorial Exhibition at the Chenil Gallery in 1923] and notes taken from Charles Hampton, J. D. Innes, 1887-1914: an exhibition to commemorate the birth of Llanelli's most celebrated artist (Llanelli, [1987]); draft recollections of Ronald Firbank by Augustus John published in Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, Ronald Firbank in 1930 with letters from Augustus John to Ronald Firbank, [1917]; his tribute to Sir John Lavery, [1941]; two drafts entitled 'The Norwegian Enigma' by Augustus John, February 1956; a reproduction of the chapter 'Lord Beaverbrook entertains' from his autobiography Finishing Touches (London, 1964); and drafts of light verse including his sonnet 'Casati at the Alpine Club'.

Bibliography and reports

The file comprises an address book used to list a bibliography of published and unpublished material on Augustus John, [1969x1974], together with reports, [1972], by Moira Lynd of the six chapters and notes of the first volume on Augustus John and corrections by [Mary Taubman].

Book reviews of Chiaroscuro

The file includes a photocopy of a letter, 1931, from Augustus John to John [Rothenstein], relating to the proposed 'book of memoirs' and letters to Little, Brown and Co., USA, 1938, from Jonathan Cape; original copies, 1952, and photocopies mainly of reviews of the autobiography, including 'Return to first love', a sequel to the autobiography, specially written by Augustus John for The Sunday Times, January 1953; together with a memorandum of the publishing agreement, 1938, between Augustus John and Jonathan Cape.

Jonathan Cape & Harrison Smith (Firm)

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].

Contracts

The file comprises photocopies of publishing agreements, 1938, 1949, 1960, 1962, and correspondence, 1948-1971, relating to the publishing of the autobiography, together with letters, 1995, from Michael Bott, Keeper of Archives and Manuscripts at the University of Reading Library.

Correspondence with George Rainbird

The file comprises photocopies of correspondence, 1955-1957, between Augustus John and George Rainbird relating to Fifty-two drawings published by Rainbird in 1957; a letter, 1957, from George Rainbird to Sir Brinsley Ford and photocopies from the book including David Cecil's introduction and information on the book for The Observer; together with a letter from Sir Brinsley Ford, 1969, enclosing photocopies from his journals, 1955-1956.

Rainbird, George Meadus, 1905-1986

Correspondence with Percy Wyndham Lewis

The file comprises photocopies of correspondence, [?1905]-[1951], together with a cutting entitled 'Damning and blasting - Michael Holroyd writes about the volcanic relationship between Wyndham Lewis and Augustus John', The Listener, July 1972. [On 30 November 1972 he gave the Don Carlos Coloma Memorial Lecture, 'Damn and "Blast"! The Friendship of Wyndham Lewis and Augustus John', to the Royal Society of Literature which was later published in his Unreceived opinions (London, 1973)]. Also included is an explanatory leaflet 'Blast' produced for an exhibition of Wyndham Lewis's work in art and literature at the University of Lancaster, 1979.

Lewis, Wyndham, 1882-1957

Exhibition addresses

The file, 1970-2000, comprises Michael Holroyd's address at the opening of 'Themes and variations: the drawings of Augustus John 1901-1931' at the National Museums and Galleries of Wales, Cardiff, 1996, together with letters, 1994, sent to the museum; 'The world of Augustus John' at Mallord Street, Chelsea, 1997; a list of paintings exhibited at 'Augustus John with his family' at Olympia, London, 1999; reviews of exhibitions including 'Augustus John; portraits of the artist's family', The University of Hull, 1970; a leaflet advertising the Paul Mellon Lectures given by Professor Lisa Tickner at the National Gallery, 1996, including 'Augustus John: gypsies, tramps and Lyric Fantasy'; Michael Holroyd's reply to the curator of Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, 1998, regarding the opening of the 'Portraits by Augustus John' exhibition; and a list of lectures and talks given by Michael Holroyd and cultural events attended by him, [1996]-2000. -- The file also includes copies of letters written by Michael Holroyd, [1994]-[1996], relating to arrangements for his talks and visits.

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.

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

Extracts from letters A-K

The file includes notes from letters written to Christabel Aberconway, 1924-1959, held at the British Library (Add. MS 52556); letter to Boris Anrep, 1928; Cecil Beaton, [1940]-[1961]; Dorothy Brett (Dorothy Brett Papers at the University of Cincinnati); [Marchesa] Casati, 1941, and biographical notes about his sitter from printed sources, 1972-1973; Queen Elizabeth, 1939-1941; James Hanley, [1958]-1960; and Dame Laura Knight, [1961].

Extracts from letters L-W

The file includes notes from letters written to Henry Lamb, [1912]-[1914], T. E. Lawrence, 1919-[1935], [D. S. ] MacColl, [1900]-[1945] (originals held at the Special Collections Library, Glasgow), Hugh and Michaela Pooley, 1914-[1917], Anthony Powell, 1928-1960, John Cowper Powys, 1955-1958, Michel Salaman, [1911]-[1955], Bernard Shaw, 1943-1944, and photocopies of typescript letters, 1944-1945, from Bernard Shaw, Theodore Spencer, 1929-1934, Lytton Strachey, 1913-1928, Sir Charles Tennyson and Lady Tennyson, 1944-1959, with background notes by him, and Dudley Tooth, 1928-1961.

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