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Telegram Correspondence Between Jeant (Jan) Boehme and James McBey (Personal Correspondence)
Image Not Available for Telegram Correspondence Between Jeant (Jan) Boehme and James McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Telegram Correspondence Between Jeant (Jan) Boehme and James McBey (Personal Correspondence)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Sender (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Associated (Woodington, Ohio, USA, 1892 - 1981)
Date1910 - 1949
Object NameTelegram
Mediumhand and typewritten
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12 x 21.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008319.126
Keywords
About MeTelegram correspondence between Jeant (Jan) Boehme and James McBey. The first telegram is from Boehme to McBey, inviting him to come to New York City for 27 September 1959 for a programme celebrating the life of Lowell Thomas ('This Is Your Life'). Sent 23 September 1959.

McBey's response is handwritten, and expresses his appreciation for the invitation, but that he is unable to attend.

This object is part of a collection of personal correspondence to and from James McBey.

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.