Letter to James McBey from H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
RecipientReceived by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
SenderSent by
Harold H. Kynett
Date1954
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions27.9 x 21.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.73
Keywords
Kynett then discusses McBey's issues obtaining a new United States passport, and says that he has written a character reference for McBey, at the request of Jerry Sinsheimer. This reference is attached.
The letters each consist of one sheet typewritten on headed paper.
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.
