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Personal 1930, 017-0088

Sender: Schröder, Baroness Bruno [née Emma Deichmann] (1870 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
05/12/1930
Letter from Emma von Schröder thanking Lucy for her letter and reminiscing about a recent evening spent with the de Lászlós
Personal 1930, 017-0089

Sender: Zichy, Countess Ernő [née Adelheid "Etelka" Steinfeld; other married name Baroness László Dirsztay] (1860 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/03/1930
Countess Zichy congratulates de László on his appointment as President of the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA). The note is delivered by Countess Seefried, great-granddaughter of Franz Joseph I
Personal 1930, 017-0090

Sender: Mottistone, Evelyn Seely, Baroness [née the Honourable Evelyn Izmé Murray; other married name the Honourable Mrs George Nicholson]; wife of 1st Baron (1886 - 1976)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/04/1930
Evelyn Seely, Baroness Mottistone sends regrets that she and her husband were unable to attend the private view of the RBA Spring exhibition (of 1930)
Personal 1930, 017-0092

Sender: Mellon, Andrew William (1855-1937)

Recipient: Braun & Cie, Paris
07/03/1930
Letter on behalf of Andrew Mellon to Braun & Cie thanking de László for sending a photogravure
Personal 1930, 017-0094

Sender: Stewart, Peter

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/07/1930
Peter Stewart thanks de László for donating a sketch as a prize for the "Living Poster" ball in aid of the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital and the Children's Country Holiday Fund
Personal 1930, 017-0095

Sender: Stogdon, Reverend Edgar (1870 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/05/1930
The Reverend Edgar Stogdon praises de László's work in the Paris Salon
Personal 1930, 017-0096

Sender: Stonor, The Honourable Edward Alexander (1867 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
24/03/1930
Letter from the Honourable Edward Stonor to de László regarding a visit to the House of Lords to see the panels by Sir Frank Brangwyn and hear the debate on them
Personal 1930, 017-0100

Sender: Turner, Richard Whitbourn (1867 - 1932)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/11/1930
Judge Turner thanks de László and Lucy for their hospitality. Encloses an article from "The Times" on John Glover, a founding member of the RBA. Asks if de László saw the review of the RBA exhibition; tells him to "cheer up"
Personal 1930, 017-0104

Sender: Vega-Inclán, Benigno Mariano Pedro Casto de la Vega-Inclán y Flaquer, II marqués de la (1858 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
08/03/1930
The II marqués de la Vega-Inclán thanks Lucy for informing him of a forthcoming trip to Spain; he introduces her to Mr Aires, who will be helpful in Barcelona
Personal 1930, 017-0105

Sender: Walter, Mrs John [née Phyllis Charlotte Hilda Foster] (1876 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/11/1930
Phyllis Walter is interested to see the portrait once done [unclear which portrait]. She went to the RBA exhibition; did not see much that was memorable save for de László's Palazzo Albrizzi [11405] and a few drawings. Mentions her daughter, Pamela
Personal 1930, 017-0106

Sender: Walter V, John (1873 - 1968)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/05/1930
John Walter V invites de László to a party to celebrate his eldest son's coming of age
Personal 1930, 017-0108

Sender: Whitin, Albert H. (1853 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/03/1930
Albert H. Whittin writes of exhibitions in Barcelona & London; recently saw de László's "perfect portrait" of the Comtesse de Castellane [likely 3769 or 3770], and refers to his portrait of Commendatore Tittoni [7347]; mentions the artist's election as President of the RBA
Personal 1930, 017-0110

Sender: Younger, Lieutenant Colonel J. A. C.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/07/1930
J. A. C. Younger is delighted that de László can attend lunch; Baronne Le Vavasseur, Mr. Case and Lord & Lady Clanmorris should also be there
Personal 1930, 017-0113

29/11/1930
Article from The Parthenon concerning the Annual General Meeting of the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors
Personal 1930, 017-0115

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/10/1930
Draft in de László's hand addressed to a "Mr Reynolds"; largely illegible
Personal 1930, 017-0116

Sender: Boyd, H. A. K.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/07/1930
H. A. K. Boyd asks de László if he would like any reproductions of his Primo de Rivera portrait [111272]. Mentions Lady Norah, who knew the artist some time ago
Personal 1930, 017-0117

Sender: Aiken, William (1880-1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/12/1930
William Aiken writes of "rare privilege" in watching de László's portrait of Sir William High [5637] evolve on canvas. Hopes artist's son has recovered from accident (see fn 1 in transcription); sends best wishes for Stephen's wedding (see fn 2)
Personal 1930, 017-0118

Sender: Smith, Sir William Wright (1875 - 1956)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/07/1930
Sir William Wright Smith sends details of Henry John Elwes' recent publication to de László
Personal 1930, 017-0120

Sender: Amshewitz, John Henry (1882 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/05/1930
John Henry Amshewitz will send for the picture; he is happy with the way things are going at the RBA now de László is president
Personal 1930, 017-0121

Sender: Amshewitz, John Henry (1882 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/06/1930
John Henry Amshewitz will improve the copy following de László's suggestions. He was impressed with de László's portrait of the marquesa del Mérito [13322]