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Total number of records: 26

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Herbert Read Collection26
Brotherton Collection25

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Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)26
Lynton, Norbert1
Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)1
Rothenstein, John (1901-1992)1
Hamilton, Ian (1938-2001)1
Bell, Quentin (1910-1996)1
Creffield, Dennis (1931-2018)1
Dobree, Bonamy (1891-1974)1

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From 190025
From 20001

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Gregory Trust

Dobrée, Bonamy (1891-1974); Bell, Quentin (1910-1996); Lynton, Norbert; Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975); Creffield, Dennis (1931-2018); Silkin, Jon (1930-1997); Hamilton, Ian (1938-2001); Rothenstein, John (1901-1992)

21 Jul 1943 - 10 May 1968

This file contains correspondence and associated material relating to the Gregory Trust. Herbert Read was a close friend of Eric C. Gregory, who were both co-founders of the Institute of Contempora...

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Barbara Hepworth

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

1965 - 1968

This file contains 25 letters to Herbert Read from Barbara Hepworth. The letters are chiefly filled with friendly concern for Read, good wishes for Ludo (Margaret Read), and talk about Hepworth's he...

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 20 December 1965
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 20 December 1965

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

20 Dec 1965

Letter begins, 'Dearest Herbert - it was wonderful to see you last week'.

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 2 August 1967
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 2 August 1967

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

2 Aug 1967

Letter begins: 'dearest Herbert - I eas so glad to get your postcard [...].' Hepworth discusses her recuperation from a broken leg, and mentions work she has been doing including two new marble carv...

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 6 August 1967
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 6 August 1967

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

6 Aug 1967

Letter begins: 'My dearest Herbert - I was so grateful for your 2nd letter.' Hepworth talks about her health, a proposed visit to the Tate and Read's family. Hepworth finds inactivity 'infuriating'....

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 30 December 1965
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 30 December 1965

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

30 Dec 1965

Letter begins: 'Dearest Herbert Both your letters, pre & post Christmas, arrived this morning.' Hepworth thanks Read for his foreword for her forthcoming exhibition, and is pleased at honours he has...

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, c 1966
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, c 1966

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

n.d. [c.1966]

Letter begins: 'Dearest Herbert. I would be so happy if you & Ludo could have dinner with me [...].'

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 30 March 1966
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 30 March 1966

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

30 Mar 1966

Letter begins: 'My dearest Herbert. It was so good to get your letter.' Hepworth thanks Read and Ludo [Margaret Read] for their recent visit and looks forward to a visit to Tresco. She discusses att...

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 25 September [c.1966]
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 25 September [c.1966]

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

25 Sep [c.1966]

Letter begins: 'My dearest Herbert. I am so thankful that you have got a flat.'

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 8 November 1966
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 8 November 1966

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

8 Nov 1966

Letter begins: 'My Dearest Herbert, Please forgive a typewritten letter.' Hepworth writes about health issues and looks forward to meeting Read the following week. Individuals mentioned in the le...

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 8 December 1966
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 8 December 1966

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

8 Dec 1966

Letter begins: 'My Dear Herbert, It was lovely to get your note last week and I do hope Kandy has given a first class report.' Hepworth is pleased to have had a visit from Read's son Tom and his fia...

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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 18 January 1967
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Letter from Barbara Hepworth to Herbert Read, 18 January 1967

Hepworth, Barbara Dame (1903-1975)

18 Jan 1967

Letter begins: 'My dearest Herbert - I grieve that you should have this extra pain.'

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