Correspondence: Richey, Michael., 03/01/1966-07/03/1989

File — Box: 3, Folder: 47

Identifier: 42247

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 3, Folders 12 -58; Box 4, Folders 1-10) This series of correspondence is by many of Jones' friends and admirers. Written primarily to his long-time friend Harman Grisewood, the letters concern Jones' work and welfare. Arrangement is alphabetical by correspondent. Includes correspondence from Faber and Faber publishers, Cambridge University, the National Library of Wales, and the Ulster Museum, concerning the disposition of his estate, the publication of his written works and exhibition of his art.

Dates

03/01/1966-07/03/1989

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.75 Linear Feet (10 Hollinger boxes: 8 Document Cases, 1 Slim Document Case, 1 Drop-front flat case (20x24"))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 1 ALS 3/1/66 to HG. Includes xerox copy of ALS from Rene Hague to Richey about Communism and Eric Gill; and copy of ALS 7/3/89 from Richey possibly to Thomas F. Burns. Both copies were forwarded by Richey to HG. @ In her memoir on Rene Hague, Barbara Wall describes Richey: "...retired director of the Royal Institute of Navigation and well-known navigator in ocean races; after leaving Downside was apprenticed to Gill at Pigotts and remained close a friend of Joan and Rene until their deaths; his wartime service was in the navy as a minesweeper. Rene always referred to him as Mike R...." ("Rene Hague - A Personal Memoir," p.22).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICHEY, MICHAEL - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1966: Autographed Letter

RICHEY, MICHAEL - CORRES. TO BURNS, THOMAS F. - 1989 (COPY): Autographed Letter

HAGUE, RENE - CORRES. TO RICHEY, MICHAEL (COPY): Autographed Letter

RICHEY, MICHAEL - CORRES. FROM HAGUE, RENE (COPY): Autographed Letter

BURNS, THOMAS F. - CORRES. FROM RICHEY, MICHAEL 1989 (COPY): Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM RICHEY, MICHAEL 1966: Autographed Letter

GILL, ERIC - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter