Violet Powell to John & Rosemary Monagan, 1988-07-03

File — Box: 4, Folder: 7

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains over two decades of correspondence between writer Anthony Powell and his American friend John S. Monagan as well as various magazine and newspaper articles relating to Powell as collected by Monagan. Also within the collection are numerous photographs of Anthony and Violet Powell at their home, the Chantry in Somerset, England, mostly taken by Monagan during visits made with his wife Rosemary in 1981, 1987, and 1988.

Dates

Creation: 1988-07-03

Creator

From the Collection: Powell, Anthony, 1905-2000 (Person)
From the Collection: Monagan, John S. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains autograph letter signed from Violet Powell to John and Rosemary Monagan with reference to Anthony Powell's mother, Maud: "...she used to play the banjo in concerts in the Pavilion at Brighton. If you consult Infants of the Spring you will find a photograph of her with the banjo..."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

POWELL, VIOLET - CORRES. TO MONAGAN, JOHN & ROSEMARY 1988 (07/03): Autographed Letter

MONAGAN, JOHN & ROSEMARY - CORRES. FROM POWELL, VIOLET 1988 (07/03): Autographed Letter

POWELL, MAUD - REFERENCE BY POWELL, VIOLET 1988: Autographed Letter