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Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)COW/4/I/2/292
TitleFfrangcon-Davies, Gwen
Extent8 items
Date[mid-20th century]
DescriptionCorrespondence from Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies [born 1891 and died 1992, English actress].

1/ Transcript of a letter from Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies of The Old Vic, 8th May. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Noel'. Thanks Noel for his sweet telegram of congratulations.

2/ Transcript of a letter from Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies of Klein Helderberg, Somerset, West Cape, dated 10 December. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. Thanks Noel for the Christmas card he sent her. She is enjoying her stay in South Africa with 'Marda'.

3/ Transcript of a letter from Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies of Carlton Hotel, dated 14 July, with postscript from Marda Vanne. Letter is addressed to 'Dearest Noel'. A long letter detailing her plays and other business matters. (Two copies).

4/ Transcript of a letter from Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies of Tagbey Cottage, Stambourne, Essex, dated 16th July. Letter is addressed to 'My darling Noel'. She is sorry she cannot play the role of 'Moxie' that Noel has asked her to play due to other work commitments in South Africa. (Three copies).

5/ Transcript of a letter from Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies of Harrington Close, W.8., dated 'Tuesday'. Letter is addressed to 'Darling Noel'. Thanks him for his heart-warming praise.
NotesFormer reference: Section I Personal Correspondence of Noël Coward, Box 2
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