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Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931,. Papers of the Sitwell family, 1914-1999.

Title: Papers of the Sitwell family, 1914-1999.

The collection contains a typed copy of Arthur Bean's "A Bio-bibliography of Dame Edith Sitwell (1887-1964). With the manuscript are typed copies of Dame Edith's correspondence with Bryher, 1940-1960, with Arnold Bennett, 1920-1928; Sir Osbert's correspondence with Samuel Chotzinoff, 1948-1963, Edith and Osbert correspndence with John Lehmann, 1945-1959; and Sitwell family correspondence with other literary figures of note, 1914-1967; assorted clippings on the Sitwell family; and two audio cassettes: a "Hooked on Books" [radio show?] segment, 1979, with Arthur Bean on the Sitwells, and Dame Edith reading her poetry.

ArchivalResource: ca. 250 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647994929 View

Sitwell family. Papers of the Sitwell family, 1949-1891.

Title: Papers of the Sitwell family, 1949-1891.

The collection contains an essay, "The Sitwells: a tapestry of talent," and a speech "A glimpse of the Sitwells, " both written by Arthur P. Bean, Jr. for a 1979 Alderman Library Sitwell exhibit. With these are letters, 1978-1981, from Phronsie Irene March Sitwell concerning the exhibit and some personal matters; a 1973 article on her home "Three otters"; and phonographs of Dame Edith Sitwell and Sacheverell Sitwell reading from their works.

ArchivalResource: 20 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32958132 View

Bean, Arthur Parsons. Papers of the Sitwell family, 1949-1981.

Title: Papers of the Sitwell family, 1949-1981.

The collection contains an essay, "The Sitwells: a tapestry of talent," and a speech "A glimpse of the Sitwells," both written by Arthur P. Bean, Jr. for a 1979 Alderman Library Sitwell exhibit. With these are letters, 1978-1981, from Phronsie Irene March Sitwell concerning the exhibit and some personal matters; a 1973 article on her home "Three otters"; and phonographs of Dame Edith Sitwell and Sacheverell Sitwell reading from their works.

ArchivalResource: 20 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647805044 View

Sitwell family. Papers of the Sitwell family [manuscript], 1970-1995.

Title: Papers of the Sitwell family [manuscript], 1970-1995.

A collection of "Sitwelliana" compiled by Arthur P. Bean, Jr., includes Bean's correspondence with Sitwell collectors and scholars, book and manuscript dealers and the University of Virginia Library; business papers related to his purchases; printed material and a postcard photograph of Edith Sitwell. Letters from Frank Magro, Florence, Italy, mention Sitwell collecting, the Sitwell castle, the University of Virginia Sitwell exhibit and serving as literary executor for Osbert Sitwell. Correspondence with Paul W. Motter discusses an attempted publication of "The death of Venus," Motter's Edith Sitwell collection, exhibits at the University of Virginia and the Gleeson Library at the University of San Francisco, a lunch with Francis Sitwell, and collector Neil Ritchie. Letters from Neil Ritchie discuss his revision of Richard Fifoot's bibliography of Sacheverell Sitwell, collecting Sitwell, Sitwell archives in the U.S. and emigration to South Africa. Several letters from Francis Sitwell and one from Reresby Sitwell mention performances, collections, and the death of Sacheverell. There is a very brief mention of a visit to Artur Rubenstein. Correspondence with the University of Virginia chiefly discusses Bean's gifts of Sitwelliana and also includes, deeds, lists, appraisals and a photograph of Francis and Susanna Sitwell at the Sitwell exhibit opening. Business papers include invoices and cancelled checks, dealer correspondence and quotes. Miscellaneous printed material include a program for "Facade," reviews, and articles. Larry McMurtry and Perdita Schaffner are correspondents.

ArchivalResource: 500 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647875313 View

University of Virginia. Library. Rare Book Dept. Correspondence of the Mildred K. Abraham as General Services Librarian, Rare Book Dept., University of Virginia Library [manuscript], 1978-1981.

Title: Correspondence of the Mildred K. Abraham as General Services Librarian, Rare Book Dept., University of Virginia Library [manuscript], 1978-1981.

The collection contains Mrs. Abraham's correspondence with patrons, donors, dealers, book collectors and colleagues. Correspondents include Arthur P. Bean, Jr., Francis T. S. Sitwell,

ArchivalResource: ca. 100 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647973890 View

Bean, Arthur Parsons. Papers of Arthur Parsons Bean [manuscript], 1948-1981.

Title: Papers of Arthur Parsons Bean [manuscript], 1948-1981.

The collection consists of Bean's correspondence with members of the Sitwell family and with various authors, editors, and professors concerning the Sitwells, his collection of Sitwelliana and its exhibit at the University of Virginia, September 1978. Of interest are letters concerning a proposed introduction to the exhibit by Sir Sacheverell Sitwell, Kenneth Clark's appreciation of the Sitwells and Sacheverell's reply to Clark's critique of his later poetry. There are also fourteen photographs of the castle of Montegufoni, and of Edith, Osbert and Sacheverell. Other correspondents include Harold Acton, Winifred Bryher, John Lehmann, Peter Russell, Stephen Spender, Donald A. Stauffer, Glenway Wescott, Victoria Glendinning, Francis T.S. Sitwell, Osbert Sitwell, and Reresby Sitwell.

ArchivalResource: 55 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647817487 View

Bean, Arthur Parsons,. Photoprints, n.d. [manuscript].

Title: Photoprints, n.d. [manuscript].

Aerial photographs of landmarks in Paris and Versailles obtained by Bean during World War II.

ArchivalResource: 11 photographs; b. & w.; 23cm. x 17cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647817407 View

Sitwell Family Papers, 1948, 1963-1995

Title: Sitwell Family Papers, 1948, 1963-1995

This collection of "Sitwelliana" compiled by Arthur P. Bean, Jr., includes Bean's correspondence with Sitwell collectors and scholars, book and manuscript dealers and the University of Virginia Library; business papers related to his purchases; printed material and a postcard photograph of Edith Sitwell.

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http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=uva-sc/viu01834.xml View

Papers of the Sitwell Family, 1949-1981

Title: Papers of the Sitwell Family, 1949-1981

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Papers of Arthur Parsons Bean, 1948-1981

Title: Papers of Arthur Parsons Bean, 1948-1981

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