Papers of Ronald Moody
1900–94
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
- Title
- Subject file relating to sculpture, Savacou
- Date
- 19 May 1963–20 September 1965
- Description
- This file contains correspondence mainly with Professor Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Wales) and Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) regarding the commissioning of a piece, Moody's thoughts on the Carib mythology of Savacou, the design process (including issues about a stand for the sculpture and the length and shape of the legs), payment for the work, publicity, arrangements for casting the piece, arrangements for exhibiting Savacou at the Commonwealth Institute, design of plaque and plinth for Savacou, arrangements and cost for shipment of the sculpture, damage to the sculpture in transit.
- Reference
- TGA 956/2/2/13
Showing 1–20 of 71 objects
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Untitled
19 March 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
22 March 1963
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Untitled
25 March 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
27 March 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
18 April 1963
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Untitled
22 April 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
22 April 1963
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Untitled
26 April 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
28 April 1963
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Untitled
16 May 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
18 May 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
18 May 1963
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
23 May 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
14 June 1963
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
19 June 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Untitled
9 July 1963
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
18 July 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
1 August 1963
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
23 September 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Untitled
24 October 1963