| Description | The file contains letters relating to a range of subjects and interests: London Corinthian Sailing Club, Linden House Appeal, 1996; details and letters concerning commemorative plans for Tony Richardson by the Bradford Playhouse and Film Theatre, 1996; letters and a poem from Ann Atik, 1996-1997; family letters with sketches; letters relating to Herbert's house; letters concerning Herbert's position as a nominator for The Arts Foundation 1995 Fellowship; correspondence with The University of Sheffield regarding the loan of George Devine's [?] Archive to their English Literature department, 1996; letters regarding proposed biographies of John Gielgud to be entitled 'A Theatrical Life', 18 Jul 1997 from Jonathan Croall and of John Osborne, 11 Oct 1995 from Peter Whitebrook; letters and information on the John Osborne Settlement, 1997; a letter from The Beckett International Foundation, 17 Jul 1995 regarding Herbert's visit; a letter from Lois, 17 Oct 1995 regarding a memorial for Lindsay Anderson; a letter from Institut Francais, 7 Nov 1997 regarding the investiture of Ken Loach as Officier de l'ordre des arts et lettres; and a letter from Jonathan Dimbleby [broadcaster], 17 Oct 1997 in his capacity as BBC Any Questions presenter and responding to a letter from Herbert on pollution.
The other letters are routine in nature for example, cover letter for membership cards and lunch invitations for example from, Lord Sainsbury [John Sainsbury, Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover]. |