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

Papers of Ronald Moody

248 Objects

Title: Subject files
Date: 20 February 1932–9 October 1989
Description: This series contains subject files relating to Moody's personal and domestic life and his professional life. They include files relating to his time in France and subsequent repatriation as well as his work as a sculptor, writer and dentist.
Reference: TGA 956/2

Showing 1–20 of 148 objects

Letter from the American Embassy in London to Helene Moody

US Embassy, London (London, UK), recipient: Helene Moody

9 September 1941

Letter from the American Embassy in London to Lady Swaythling

US Embassy, London (London, UK), recipient: Lady Swaythling

15 September 1941

Letter from Ronald Moody to the British Chamber of Commerce, Paris

Ronald Moody, recipient: British Chamber of Commerce (Paris, France)

12 September 1942

Letter from Ronald Moody to Customs and Excise

Ronald Moody, recipient: Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise (UK)

Letter from Ronald Moody to Madame Gaillot, concierge, drafted in French by Antonia White

Ronald Moody, Antonia White, recipient: Madame C. Galliot

Letter from Madame Gaillot, concierge, to Ronald Moody

Madame C. Galliot, recipient: Ronald Moody

Letter of authorisation from Ronald Moody

6 September 1945

Letter from Ronald Moody to Madame Gaillot, concierge, drafted in French by Antonia White

Ronald Moody, Antonia White, recipient: Madame C. Galliot

[September 1945]

Telegram from Harold Moody to Ronald Moody

Harold Moody, recipient: Ronald Moody

Telegram from [Harold] Moody to [Ronald Moody]

Harold Moody, recipient: Ronald Moody

Letter from [Harold] Moody to [Ronald Moody]

Harold Moody, recipient: Ronald Moody

Letter from Harold Moody to Ludlow Moody

Harold Moody, recipient: Ludlow Moody

Letter from Harold Moody to the secretary of the Geneva Red Cross

Harold Moody, recipient: Red Cross

Letter from Marjorie Page Schauffler of the American Friends Service Committee to Harold Moody

Marjorie Schauffler Page, American Friends Service Committee, recipient: Harold Moody

Letter from Inxon Barton of the Colonial Office to Dr Moody

Colonial Office, recipient: Harold Moody

25 August [1941]

Letter from [Harold Moody] to Inxon Barton of the Colonial Office

Harold Moody, recipient: Colonial Office

Letter from [Harold Moody] to Helene Moody

Harold Moody, recipient: Helene Moody

Letter from Ronald Moody to the Red Cross, Geneva

Ronald Moody, recipient: Red Cross

Summary of the aims and purposes of the United Kingdom African Festival Committee

United Kingdom African Festival Committee

Invitation to Ronald Moody to serve on the sub-committee on art for the United Kingdom African Festival Committee

Taiwo Ajai, United Kingdom African Festival Committee, recipient: Ronald Moody