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 Festac ‘77
- Date
- January 1974–April 1977
- Description
- This file contains correspondence relating to arrangements for Festac '77 (the 2nd World Black & African Festival of Arts and Culture held in Lagos). The correspondence relates to administrative matters, the aims of the Festival, correspondence with participating artists regarding their involvement and arrangements for the exhibition of their work, proposed small exhibition in London to display work by the selected artists, proposed booklet advertising the festival, and possible press coverage.
The file also includes: an invitation to Moody to join the sub-committee on art for the United Kingdom African Festival Committee, Jan 1974, a list of Festac entries from the UK zone, lists of works chosen, lists of committee members, and minutes of meetings of the exhibition sub-committee, 15 Apr-3 Dec 1976 - Reference
- TGA 956/2/2/8
Showing 21–40 of 55 objects
Sue Grayson Ford, Arts Council of Great Britain, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Sue Grayson of the Arts Council of Great Britain to Ronald Moody
14 November 1974
Ronald Moody, recipient: George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood Letter from Ronald Moody to Lord Harwood, patron of the United Kingdom African Festival Committee
[c.November 1974]
Ronald Moody, recipients: Magnus Linklater, Sunday Times (London, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Mr Linklater, editor of the Sunday Times Magazine
5 February 1975
Ronald Moody Memorandum from Ronald Moody to the treasurer of the Visual Arts sub-committee
27 February 1975
Ronald Moody, recipient: Earl Cameron CBE Memorandum from Ronald Moody to Earl Cameron, chair of the United Kingdom African Festival Committee
9 April 1975
Ronald Moody, recipients: Philip Oakes, Sunday Times (London, UK) Letter from Ronald Moody to Philip Oakes, features editor for the Sunday Times
23 April 1975
Ronald Moody, recipient: Errol Lloyd Letter from Ronald Moody to Errol Lloyd
21 March 1975
Errol Lloyd, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Errol Lloyd to Ronald Moody
26 April 1975
Ronald Moody, recipient: Errol Lloyd Letter from Ronald Moody to Errol Lloyd
10 June 1975
Errol Lloyd, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Errol Lloyd to Ronald Moody
23 April 1976
Ronald Moody, recipient: Errol Lloyd Letter from Ronald Moody to Errol Lloyd
18 May 1976
Errol Lloyd, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Errol Lloyd to Ronald Moody
15 June 1976
Afrakuma Bannerman, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Afrakuma Bannerman to Ronald Moody
10 May 1975
Donald Locke, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Donald Locke to Ronald Moody
11 May 1975
Donald Locke, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Donald Locke to Ronald Moody
4 May 1976
Winston Branch, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Winston Branch to Ronald Moody
26 May 1976
Winston Branch, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Winston Branch to Ronald Moody
26 November 1976
Winston Branch, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Winston Branch to Ronald Moody
[1975–6]
Aubrey Williams, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Aubrey [Williams] to Ronald Moody
[1975–6]
Albert C. D. Wilson, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Albert C D Wilson to Ronald Moody
[1975–6]