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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/11/67
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/11/67
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/1
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/1
20 Dec 1965
Letter begins, 'Dearest Herbert - it was wonderful to see you last week'.
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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/10
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/10
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/11
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/11
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/2
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/2
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/3
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/3
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/4
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/4
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/5
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/5
25 Sep [c.1966]
Letter begins: 'My dearest Herbert. I am so thankful that you have got a flat.'
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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/6
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/6
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/7
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/7
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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BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/8
BC MS 20c Herbert Read/12/265/8
18 Jan 1967
Letter begins: 'My dearest Herbert - I grieve that you should have this extra pain.'