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 41–60 of 71 objects
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales)
25 April 1964
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
4 May 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales)
19 May 1964
Sir Kenneth Bradley, Commonwealth Institute, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Kenneth Bradley of the Commonwealth Institute to Ronald Moody
25 May 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales)
6 June 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
6 June 1964
Donald Bowen, Commonwealth Institute, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Donald Bowen, assistant curator at the Commonwealth Institute, to Ronald Moody
9 June 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
26 June 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Donald Bowen, Commonwealth Institute Letter from Ronald Moody to Donald Bowen, assistant curator at the Commonwealth Institute
20 July 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales)
6 September 1964
Ronald Moody, recipient: Dennis Chalmers Letter from Ronald Moody to Dennis Chalmers, architect
21 September 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales)
26 September 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
6 December 1964
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
16 March 1965
Ronald Moody, recipient: Evan Cook Limited Letter from Ronald Moody to Evan Cook Limited
23 March 1965
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
24 March 1965
Evan Cook Limited, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Evan Cook Limited to Ronald Moody
29 March 1965
Dennis Chalmers, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dennis Chalmers, architect, to Ronald Moody
31 March 1965
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
1 April 1965
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
9 April 1965