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Papers of Ronald Moody

1900–94

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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

    • Correspondence

      84 Objects

    • Subject files

      148 Objects

    • Writings and broadcasts

      5 Objects

    • Artwork

      11 Objects

Title
Papers of Ronald Moody
Date
1900–94
Description
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.
Reference
TGA 956

Showing 81–100 of 248 objects

Postcard from Antonia White to Ronald Moody

Antonia White, recipient: Ronald Moody
24 August 1946

Postcard from Antonia White to Ronald Moody

Antonia White, recipient: Ronald Moody
1946

Letter from Antonia White to Ronald Moody

Antonia White, recipient: Ronald Moody
30 October 1972

Letter from Paul Robeson to Ronald Moody

Collection owner: Ronald Moody
date not known

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)
19 July 1946

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

Ronald Moody, Antonia White, recipient: Madame C. Galliot
[August 1945]

Letter from Madame Gaillot, concierge, to Ronald Moody

Madame C. Galliot, recipient: Ronald Moody
21 August 1945

Letter of authorisation from Ronald Moody

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
[2 July 1941]

Telegram from [Harold] Moody to [Ronald Moody]

Harold Moody, recipient: Ronald Moody
[12 July 1940]

Letter from [Harold] Moody to [Ronald Moody]

Harold Moody, recipient: Ronald Moody
[19 July 1940]

Letter from Harold Moody to Ludlow Moody

Harold Moody, recipient: Ludlow Moody
22 July 1941

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

Harold Moody, recipient: Red Cross
22 July 1941

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

Marjorie Schauffler Page, American Friends Service Committee, recipient: Harold Moody
6 August 1941

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
1 October 1941
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