Letters from various correspondents, 1958-1967.

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Letters from various correspondents, 1958-1967.

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Letters inform Sitwell of his election as Governor of the British Institute of Florence, including an explanation of aims and objectives of the Institute, and thank-you cards for books written by Sitwell that he sent to friends. There are also several Christmas cards to Sitwell from the royal family, including family pictures. Also includes a letter from friend William Turner Walton of his difficulty with his second symphony, and of the death of Walton's father-in-law in Italy. Also contains 7 pictures of the Castello di Montegufoni in Florence.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

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