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Papers of Ronald Moody

1900–94

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Available online are a selection of items which reflect key periods in Ronald Moody's life and career. These include sketches, a project file relating to Moody's sculpture 'Savacou', letters from his close friend, Marie Seton relating to her life in India, and documents relating to Moody's escape from France in 1940 and subsequent return to England. In addition, there is material relating to Moody's literary work, including typescripts for BBC broadcasts on art and samples of his poetry.

Details of the remainder of the collection can be found on the Archive catalogue.

Collection Owner
Ronald Moody 1900–1984
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by Cynthia Moody, the sculptor's niece, 1995.
Reference
TGA 956

248 objects in this collection

  • Papers of Ronald Moody

    248 Objects

    • Correspondence

      84 Objects

      • Correspondence with friends

        84 Objects

    • Subject files

      148 Objects

    • Writings and broadcasts

      5 Objects

    • Artwork

      11 Objects

Title
Correspondence
Date
[April 1932]–17 April 2001
Description
This series consists of three sub-series: correspondence with family (including Helene Moody), correspondence with friends (including Marie Seton), and general correspondence which relates mainly to minor professional matters.
Reference
TGA 956/1

Showing 81–84 of 84 objects

Postcard from Antonia White to Ronald Moody

Antonia White, recipient: Ronald Moody
24 August 1946

Postcard from Antonia White to Ronald Moody

Antonia White, recipient: Ronald Moody
1946

Letter from Antonia White to Ronald Moody

Antonia White, recipient: Ronald Moody
30 October 1972

Letter from Paul Robeson to Ronald Moody

Collection owner: Ronald Moody
date not known
Artwork
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