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Personal 1930, 017-0084

Sender: Schröder, Baron Helmut William Bruno (1901 - 1969)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
22/06/1930
Baron Helmut William Bruno Schröder thanks Lucy and de László for the wedding present (a barometer)
Personal 1930, 017-0085

Sender: Schröder, Baron Bruno (1867 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/10/1930
Baron Bruno von Schröder and his wife have been distressed about an estrangement between de László and their family. Stephen has informed them of the cause – some sort of lapse of memory on Schröder's part
Personal 1930, 017-0087

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/12/1930
Emma von Schröder thanks de László for the Christmas card depicting his son, John. She invites the artist and Lucy to her recently finished home before they leave for America
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)