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Drysdale, Russell Sir, 1912-1981. Transcripts of letters to George Bell [manuscript].

Title: Transcripts of letters to George Bell [manuscript]. 1945-1965.

Transcripts of letters written by Australian artist Russell Drysdale to art critic, teacher and patron George Bell over the years 1945-1965. The transcripts are accompanied by annotations and commentary by June Helmer, c. 1982. Also included in this volume are reproductions of thirteen sketches by Drysdale, the originals of which were mostly executed c. 1937-1940 and now form part of the George Bell Papers. The volume also includes a select bibliography prepared by Helmer.

ArchivalResource: 2 cm. (1 volume, 144 leaves)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225840657 View

Bell, George, 1878-1966. Papers.

Title: Papers. 1914-1966.

1. Letters to George Bell, 1934-1965. Correspondents include Ernest Buckmaster, Iain MacNab, Lloyd Rees, Jeffrey Smart and Russell Drysdale. 2. Contemporary Art Society records, c.1940. 3. Papers relating to the Australian Academy of Art controversy, 1936-1937. 4. Melbourne Contemporary Artists records, 1961-1964. 5. Notes on painting technique, history and theory. 6. Catalogues of George Bell and Bell School art exhibitions, 1939-1986.

ArchivalResource: 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/221859936 View

Bell, George, 1878-1966. Letters and photographs, ca. 1955-2010 [manuscript].

Title: Letters and photographs, ca. 1955-2010 [manuscript]. ca. 1955-2010.

The first letter is not dated or addressed and begins "Sadness prevails". The second letter is written from Bell's home in Selborne Road, Toorak and dated 1.9.60 and addressed to Elizabeth's husband, asking him to give the enclosed letter to Elizabeth. This third letter (same date) concerns Christmas cards and the hope he has the right Mrs Wilkinson. The letters were transcribed by Katherine Newman in 2010. The photographs show Bell and his dog, and Bell with his students (including Elizabeth) in the late 1950s.

ArchivalResource: 0.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/645938627 View

Bell, George, 1878-1966. Correspondence [manuscript].

Title: Correspondence [manuscript]. 1948-1966.

Letters from George Bell to Justin Gill, 1948-1966. Bell discusses the Melbourne Contemporary Artists group and various theories and techniques of painting. Also includes letter from Edith Bell concerning her husband's death.

ArchivalResource: 25 p. (0.25 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/223010708 View