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
- Professional
- Date
- c.October 1937–9 October 1989
- Description
- This sub-series contains subject files relating to Ronald Moody's professional life, including his involvement in Festac '77 and his work on his 'Savacou' sculpture. There are also files relating to Moody's broadcasts for the BBC and his other writing activities (including 'Amadu's Bundle'), as well as a file relating to his work as a dentist prior to pursuing an artistic career full-time.
- Reference
- TGA 956/2/2
Showing 81–100 of 130 objects
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
4 December 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
9 December 1963
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
16 December 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
17 December 1963
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
3 January 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)
3 January 1964
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales) to Ronald Moody
8 January 1964
Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) to Ronald Moody
17 January 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)
25 January 1964
Sergei Kadleigh, recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Sergei and Leslie [Kadleigh] to Ronald Moody
27 January 1964
Ronald Moody, recipients: Dr. William Miall, Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica) Letter from Ronald Moody to Dr Miall of the Epidemiological Research Unit (Jamaica)
27 January 1964
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales) to Ronald Moody
29 January 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)
29 January 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 March 1964
Professor Archibald Cochrane, Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales, UK), recipient: Ronald Moody Letter from Professor A L Cochrane of the Epidemiological Research Unit (South Wales) to Ronald Moody
20 April 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)
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