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 101–120 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)
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
Ronald Moody, recipient: Dennis Chalmers Letter from Ronald Moody to Dennis Chalmers, architect
10 April 1965
Ronald Moody, recipients: Mr. Turner, G.T. Friend, engravers Letter from Ronald Moody to Mr Turner of G. T. Friend, engraver
17 April 1965
Ronald Moody Brief article on ‘Savacou’ by Ronald Moody
[1964–5]
Ronald Moody Brief article on Carib beliefs by Ronald Moody
date not known
Ronald Moody Sketch of ‘Savacou’ and stand
[1963–4]