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Correspondence from Peter Janson-Smith to Marguerite McBey (Items Relating to the Publication of 'The Early Life of James McBey')
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Correspondence from Peter Janson-Smith to Marguerite McBey (Items Relating to the Publication of 'The Early Life of James McBey')

Associated (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Recipient (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Date1975
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions29.7 x 20.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008369.3
About MeCorrespondence from Peter Janson-Smith to Marguerite McBey, dated 13 February 1975. Janson-Smith is writing on behalf of Oxford University Press.

This object features as part of a collection of papers relating to the publication of James McBey's early autobiography, 'The Early Life of James McBey', including drafts of the epilogue, publisher's foreword, and letters relating to the contract.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.