John Saumarez Smith to John Monagan, 1985 - 1992

File — Box: 5, Folder: 31

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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: 1985 - 1992

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 4 typed letters signed to John Monagan from John Saumarez Smith, director of G. Heywood Hill Ltd., re Anthony Powell. Letter of 2/18/1992 includes color photograph of Powell and bust.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

POWELL, ANTHONY - BUST SCULTURE BY WILLIAM POPE - PHOTOGRAPH 1992: Photograph

SMITH, JOHN SAUMAREZ - CORRES. TO MONAGAN, JOHN 1987-92: Typed Letter Signed

MONAGAN, JOHN S. - CORRES. FROM SMITH, JOHN SAUMAREZ 1987-92: Typed Letter Signed

POWELL, ANTHONY - CORRES. ABOUT BY SMITH, JOHN SAUMAREZ 1987-92: Typed Letter Signed

PHOTOGRAPH - POWELL, ANTHONY & BUST BY WILLIAM POPE 1992: Photograph

POPE, WILLIAM - SCULPTURE: POWELL, ANTONY (PHOTOGRAPH): Photograph