Correspondence with and regarding Nancy Astor
MS. 15363/69
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence with and regarding Nancy Astor
Shelfmark
MS. 15363/69
Summary
Comprises:
Correspondence, mostly between David and Nancy Astor. Also includes letters from other family members, including "Wiss" [Nancy Phyllis Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby], Nancy Lancaster, "Bill" [William Astor], correspondence regarding Nancy Astor's public appearances, a photograph [of Wiss?] memorandum on literary executors, transcript of broadcast talk Aden at War, and copy of article from American Vogue on Charles Dana Gibson. 1939-1960
Correspondence regarding recordings and depictions of, books and programmes about and memorials to Nancy Astor, and correspondence between David and Nancy Astor. Also includes negative of a photograph of Nancy Astor, and correspondence between David Astor and other members of the family, including "Bill" [William Astor], "Wiss" [Nancy Phyllis Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby] and Nancy Lancaster. 1906, 1960-1972
Date
1906, 1939-1972
Bulk, 1939-1972
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (2 folders)
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Collection contents
Family papers and correspondence
Nancy and Waldorf Astor
Correspondence with and regarding Nancy Astor
