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Correspondence from Ena Sheen (Oxford University Press) to Marguerite McBey (Items Relating to the Publication of 'The Early Life of James McBey')
Image Not Available for Correspondence from Ena Sheen (Oxford University Press) to Marguerite McBey (Items Relating to the Publication of 'The Early Life of James McBey')

Correspondence from Ena Sheen (Oxford University Press) 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)
Date1980
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions29.6 x 21cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008369.10
About MeCorrespondence from Ena Sheen, of Oxford University Press, to Marguerite McBey, dated 9 October 1980. Sheen writes to Marguerite expressing regret at ceasing publication of 'The Early Life of James McBey'.

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.