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Sykes, Christopher, Papers 2

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-020228
Photocopies of correspondence between Christopher Simon Sykes and his brother Richard Sykes (dated 1930-1978). Includes letters to the former's uncle, British writer Christopher Sykes (born 1907-1986) from Patrick Balfour, Cyril Connell, Harman Grisewood, Rupert Hart-Davis, Roy Howard, Joan Hoare, and Serena James (photocopies).

Dates

  • 1928 - 1978

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Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Document Case (legal))

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Christopher Simon Sykes is a photographer and writer. He specializes in architectural and garden photography, and writes on architecture and social history. Sykes worked with Eric Clapton on his autobiography, and his work has appeared in publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Town and Country, and Architechtural Digest. Sykes is the nephew of British author Christopher H. Sykes (1907-1986).

Christopher Hugh Sykes (1907-1986) - See Christopher Sykes papers GTMGamms207.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acquired from Christopher S. Sykes, 2002.

Related Materials

Related material:

Christopher Sykes papers, GTMGamms207

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Christopher Sykes Papers 2
Status
completed
Author
Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections.
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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