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21. Add MS 89510/1/29

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Title:
Letters from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes
Scope & Content:
Letters and telegrams from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes-Robertson, written from onboard HMS Formidable, from the Royal Naval Air Station at Donibristle, and from Gibraltar during Ralph's National Service. These include a letter from 11 Jun 1943 describing a show Ralph put on for the other s...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1940-1943
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Letters from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes
Scope & Content:
Letters and telegrams from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes-Robertson, mostly regarding a European tour of Brussels, France and Germany with the Old Vic Theatre Company. Ralph writes about how the plays are going, what the theatres are like, and how much he is missing Meriel and their son, as w...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1945
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Letters from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes
Scope & Content:
Letters and telegrams from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes-Robertson, mostly regarding a run of shows on Broadway with the Old Vic Theatre Company. Ralph writes about how the plays are going, what the theatres are like, and how much he is missing Meriel and his son. One letter encloses two pre...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1946
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Letters from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes
Scope & Content:
Letters and telegrams from Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes-Robertson, regarding productions he was involved in, including filming Outcast of the Islands on location in Sri Lanka in 1950. Ralph writes about his work, the accommodation, and how much he is missing Meriel and his son. This folder...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1948-1954
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Christmas cards to Lady Richardson from Sir John Gielgud
Scope & Content:
Christmas and birthday cards to Meriel Forbes from Sir John Gielgud and his partner, Martin Hensler.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
1 folder

26. Add MS 89510/1/36

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Title:
Letters to Sir Ralph Richardson from his mother
Scope & Content:
Letters addressed to Ralph Richardson from his mother, Lydia Richardson. The first three letters seem to relate to Ralph's first years at a boarding school and Lydia's worries for his health and happiness there. The file also contains: a letter from Feb 1934 consoling Ralph on a bad play and d...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1917-1933
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Notes and decorated envelopes from Ralph Richardson for Meriel Forbes
Scope & Content:
Dated notes and decorated envelopes sent by Ralph Richardson to Meriel Forbes-Robertson to celebrate various events, including Christmas, Easter, Meriel's birthdays and their wedding anniversaries. They originally probably accompanied presents and tokens of affection.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1936-1980
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Letters from Sir Alec and Lady Guinness
Scope & Content:
Letters, cards and postcards to Sir Ralph Richardson and Meriel Forbes from Sir Alec and Lady Guinness. These letters mostly convey details of Sir Alec's travels for productions, as well as personal news relating to pets and holidays. This file also includes a letter of condolence to Lady Richard...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1945-1985
Extent:
1 folder

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Title:
Letters from Sir Alec and Lady Guinness
Scope & Content:
Letters, cards and postcards to Meriel Forbes from Sir Alec and Lady Guinness, following the death of Ralph Richardson. These letters mostly convey details of Sir Alec's travels for productions, as well as personal news relating to pets and holidays. This file also includes a number of undated l...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1986-1999
Extent:
1 folder

30. Add MS 89510/1/37

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Title:
Letters to Sir Ralph Richardson from family members
Scope & Content:
Letters addressed to Ralph Richardson from family members, generally conveying family news. The correspondents include: Catherine M Richardson, C S Richardson, David Richardson, D Richardson, Edward and James Richardson, E Richardson, Frank Richardson, Gertie Richardson, Gilbert H Richardson, Gl...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1934-1965
Extent:
1 folder