Correspondence regarding portraits of and memorials to Nancy Astor
MS. 15363/72
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Correspondence regarding portraits of and memorials to Nancy Astor
Shelfmark
MS. 15363/72
Summary
Comprises:
Correspondence regarding portraits of Nancy Astor by John Singer Sargent, Charles Sims and R.A. Dunlop, and regarding busts by Joe Davidson and Siegfried Charoux. Also includes photograph of a charcoal sketch of Nancy Astor by Sargent. 1963-1973
Correspondence regarding memorial plaques to Nancy Astor in the Emmanuel Church in Greenwood, Virginia and in Stratford Hall, Virginia. Also includes press cuttings regarding and order of service for a memorial service for Nancy Astor at Westminster Abbey, obituaries, and correspondence regarding the donation of items of Nancy Astor's clothes to the London Museum. 1964-1969
Correspondence regarding the 300 Group, an all-party campaign for more women in Parliament and political life, and their media awards, named after Nancy Astor. 1989
Correspondence regarding a memorial plaques to Nancy Astor in the House of Commons and the Guildhall, Plymouth. Also includes photographs of the unveiling ceremony at the House of Commons. 1993-1996
Correspondence regarding the Lady Astor Preservation Trust. 2000-2001
Date
1963-2001
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (5 folders)
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Collection contents
Family papers and correspondence
Nancy and Waldorf Astor
Correspondence regarding portraits of and memorials to Nancy Astor
