Marion Lowndes letters from Gerald Murphy, 1948-1964

Overview

Collection Information

Size: 5 Items, (on partial microfilm reel)

Summary: Four letters and a postcard, 1948, 1951, 1956, 1964, from Gerald Murphy to Marion "Diddy" (Mrs. Lloyd) Lowndes and family. The letters speak of personal matters concerning Murphy as well as his wife, Sara, and their friendship with Lowndes, travels, and feelings.

Biographical/Historical Note

Marion Lowndes from Palisades, N.Y. was a close friend of artist, Gerald Murphy. Murphy was a painter, born in Boston, Mass. and lived in Palisades, N.Y. He was active in Europe around 1921, and painted in an abstract style.

Provenance

Donated 1965 by Marion Lowndes.

Language Note

English .