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The file comprises photocopies of letters written by Augustus John, [1935]-1961, to his mistress Mavis Wheeler, together with a letter from her to Poppet, [?1936].

The file comprises letters, 1968-1993, from Christabel Aberconway (2), Marcia Allentuck (4), Boris Anrep (1), Bruce Arnold (2), Ronald Ayling (1) and Michael Ayrton (2).

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].

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.