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Box 8

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Contains 257 Results:

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Stephen L. Schlesinger; New York, New York, 1966 March 9

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 1, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.1.1
Scope and Contents

Stephen Schlesinger informs Beauford Delaney that he has not been awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship for 1966. Typescript. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1966 March 9

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Anita and Helmut Schwaighoffer; Paris, France, 1969 December 1

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 2, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.2.2
Scope and Contents

Anita and Helmut Schwaighoffer write that they have tried to call him several times. They invite him to go with them to an upcoming gallery opening as well as to an upcoming English play. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1969 December 1

Postcard to Beauford Delaney from Anita and Helmut Schwaighoffer; Paris, France, 1969 December 20

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 2, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.2.3
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Anita and Helmut Schwaighoffer wish Beauford Delaney a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Handwritten. Depicts color image of woman wearing a pashk-shalwar and surree.

Dates: 1969 December 20

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Frank Scovile; Akron, Ohio, 1958 February 24

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 3, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.3.1
Scope and Contents

Frank Scoville apologizes to Beauford Delaney for not writing to him sooner. He writes that he assumes that he has made great strides as a painter. He tells him that Henry Miller sends his love. Frank Scoville writes that he has taken up oil painting as a way to express emotions that have built up inside of him. Handwritten.

Dates: 1958 February 24

Letter to William Seeman from Beauford Delaney; Paris, France, undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 4, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.4.1
Scope and Contents

Beauford Delaney writes to William Seeman, thanking him for the kind letters and the time that they spent together. Handwritten.

Dates: undated

Letter to Beauford Delaney from William Seeman; Cincinnati, Ohio, 1961 June 13

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 5, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.5.1
Scope and Contents

William Seeman tells Beauford Delaney that they had his oil painting and the drawing of James Baldwin framed. Typescript. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1961 June 13

Letter to Beauford Delaney from William Seeman; Cincinnati, Ohio, 1971 June 29

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 5, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.5.2
Scope and Contents

Joan Seeman introduces herself to Beauford Delaney as the Art Historian who wrote to him. She wishes to meet him while they are in Paris and tells him that he may know a mutual friend, Rosalyn Walker. Handwritten.

Dates: 1971 June 29

Letter to Beauford Delaney from William Seeman; Cincinnati, Ohio, 1972 July 12

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 5, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.5.3

Letter to Beauford Delaney from William Seeman; Cincinnati, Ohio, undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 5, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.5.4
Scope and Contents

Joan and William Seeman send their warm regards to Beauford Delaney. Typescript. Envelope attached.

Dates: undated

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Conrad Shadlen; London, England, 1972 March 16

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 7, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.7.1
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Conrad Shadlen reflects upon his memories of Beauford Delaney. He writes that now that he is living in London, and he hopes to be able to see Beauford Delaney soon. Typescript.

Dates: 1972 March 16

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Helen Shapiro; Great Neck, New York, 1967 August 29

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 8, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.8.1
Scope and Contents

Helen Shapiro (Bunny LeGros' sister) tells Beauford Delaney that her boys loved his painting and they are having it framed. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1967 August 29

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Joanne Sitwell; New York, New York, 1955 January 8

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.9.1
Scope and Contents

Joanne Sitwell writes of her trip to Florida. She tells Beauford Delaney that he is missed. She writes that her friend is sending him $50 as an expression of his faith and wishes for his continued success in painting. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1955 January 8

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Joanne Sitwell; Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, 1968 April 5

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.9.2
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Joanne Sitwell writes from Barmoor Castle. She laments the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She asks how his work has been coming along, and why he has not had an exhibit in London. Handwritten.

Dates: 1968 April 5

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Joanne Sitwell; London, England, 1969 November 13

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.9.3
Scope and Contents

Joanne Sitwell writes to Beauford Delaney from London. She tells him that she wishes to come visit him in Paris. Handwritten.

Dates: 1969 November 13

Telegram to Beauford Delaney from Joanne Sitwell; London, England, 1969 December 1

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.9.4
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Joanne Sitwell sends Beauford Delaney a telegram informing him when she will be arriving in Paris. Typescript.

Dates: 1969 December 1

Greeting Card to Beauford Delaney from Joanne Sitwell, undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.9.5
Scope and Contents

Joanne and Bill Sitwell send Beauford Delaney a greeting from Paris. Handwritten. Depicts color image of the northern star shining light onto Christian nativity scene.

Dates: undated

Greeting Card to Beauford Delaney from Joanne Sitwell, undated

 Item — Box: 8, Folder: 9, item: 6
Identifier: ms_3967.II.B.8.9.6
Scope and Contents

Depicts color image of 'Bringing Home the Tree' by Grandma Moses. Joanne Sitwell tells Beauford Delaney that Christmas will not be the same without him. Handwritten.

Dates: undated