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Correspondence to Edith Simon regarding publishing and art-related projects, 1973-1975

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Identifier: Acc.13772/69

Scope and Contents

Identified correspondents include Christopher Lucas, Radio Forth 194; George Buchanan, Glasgow Museums & Art Galleries; Isobel Spencer, The Scottish Arts Council; Galerie Denise René; David Lewis, Pitman Publishing; possibly Karl Schubert; Judy Piatkus, David Higham Associates; J. Iain Urquhart, The Carnegie Dunfermline Trust; 'Joan'; The Reverend Hamish Smith, The Chaplaincy Centre, University of Edinburgh; 'A'; David Higham, David Higham Associates; Kenneth Parker, Cassell & Co. Ltd.; possibly Meg Wilkin; Leonardo M. Mayer (also known as Len); S.E. Booth, Ansdell Gallery Ltd.; Blanche Marvin, Elspeth Cochrane Agency; N. Hilton, Taylors Cellulose Lacquer Co.; Kenneth M. Boyd, The King's Buildings Union, University of Edinburgh; Hanne Schorp-Pflumm; Richard Allen, The Polytechnic of Central London; possibly 'Desmond' Flower; Sue Grayson, The Arts Council of Great Britain; Zuleika Dobson, Arkwright Arts Trust; Stewart Mason, Institute of Contemporary Prints; possibly 'David'; 'Meg'; Joan Feisenberger; 'Alan and Dennis'; 'Elaine'; Ann Rew; Matilda Mitchell, MacRobert Centre, University of Stirling; possibly 'William Jeffries'; Frances Hamilton, The Scottish Arts Council; Professor Giles Robertson, University of Edinburgh; Anglican Diocesan Trust, City of Liverpool; Sir Michael Swann; possibly 'Tom and Christine'; 'Fred'; Magi Young, Magi Young Ltd.; Antonia Reeve; 'Helen H'; Leslie Caplan; Stenhouse Scotland Ltd.; 'Frances'; William Buchanan, The Scottish Arts Council; 'Dawyck'; W.A. Taylor, Birmingham Public Libraries; G.O. Gibb, Audio Visual Services, University of Edinburgh; The Reverend Philip Crosfield, Cathedral Church of St. Mary the Virgin; 'Margaret'; 'Fred'; 'Lida', University of Edinburgh; and possibly 'June D'.

File also contains four photographs of an unidentified couple (1973); three reproduction photographic prints of young people working in an art studio alongside three prints of possible clay sculptures (1972); programmes for the Carnegie Festival of Music and the Arts (1973); a news cutting of a review of the Serpentine Gallery Summer Show with annotations by [Edith Simon] (1974); a letter from Cyril Clemins of the Mark Twain Journal notifying Edith of her election as a 'Daughter of Mark Twain' in honour of her contribution to history and biography (August 1974); a press release for the exhibition Edith Simon's Open House (1975); a letter from Kenneth Boyd of The King's Buildings Union, asking Edith to speak on the topic of Leonardo da Vinci (June 1974); and a catalogue of James Cumming works (1966).

Dates

  • Creation: 1973-1975

Language of Materials

Primarily in English, with one letter in German.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

1 Folders

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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