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Kenneth MacMillan became Artistic Associate of Houston Ballet in August 1989, the Company having previously performed Song of the Earth in 1987. They performed Gloria in 1989, Elite Syncopations in 1990 and Solitaire in 1991. The correspondence in this file is largely concerned with agreements and arrangements for these ballets and for MacMillan's role as Artistic Associate. It includes a letter of agreement for Manon which was ultimately not performed until 1993, the year after MacMillan's death. It also includes handwritten cast lists for Song of the Earth and Elite Syncopations

This file contains the draft budget presentation for the financial year 1990 mentioned in the memo from Gary Dunning in RAD/2/MAC/17/14/2

Photographs of Houston Ballet in Song of the Earth and colour photograph of Kenneth MacMillan [and Li Cunxin] standing in from of a Houston Ballet banner

Kenneth MacMillan was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor honoris causa by the University of Edinburgh in 1975. The material in this file includes the letter offering the Honorary Degree and Kenneth MacMillan's reply, 4 and 16 Dec 1974, arrangements for the Graduation Ceremonial, including providing child care for two-year old Charlotte MacMillan, four copies of the Graduation Ceremonial and one menu for the Dinner for Honorary , 1975

This file contains a letter from Jocelyn Stevens, Rector of the Royal College of Art, to Kenneth MacMillan inviting him to accept the Honorary Doctorate of the Royal College of Art at their 1992 Convocation ceremony, 19 Mar 1992, a letter from Alan Selby, Registrar, enclosing Order of Proceedings 11 May 1992, another letter from Selby enclosing a copy of the speech given by the Public Orator, 16 Jul 1992, a letter from Professor Christopher Frayling, enclosing a signed copy of the speech he gave, with a copy of Kenneth MacMillan's reply, 24 Aug 1992.
There are three copies of the printed Order of Proceedings at the Royal Albert Hall and two tickets, 10 Jul 1992

These three files contain a typed letter from Sarah C Woodcock enclosing a copy of her typescript of a History of Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet and asking for any suggestions, 11 Jun 1990. The typescript has not been marked in any way.

1. The General Practitioner's Role in the Management of Psychiatric Illness by Professor W Linford Rees reprinted from The Journal of International Medical Research Vol 5 Supplement 1 1977, pages 126-131, listing the types of psychiatric illness being treated by General Practitioners
   2.Business card for Maggie Winkworth, Counselling Psychologist, with date and time of appointment on reverse, 22 Nov
2. Business card for Barrie C Savory, Clive Lathey, Nadine Hobson and Gerry J M Gajadharsingh, all D.O., M.R.O, practicing at same address, with date and time of appointment on reverse 22 Nov 1988
3. Handwritten instructions for Reciprocal Relaxation
4. Instruction sheet from the centre for Autogenic Training, Session 2 with instructions and homework
5. Prescription for medications from Dr John Gallwey, 10 Sep 1969
6. Invoice For Professional Services from Dr J M Speirs, Consultations 13 and 26 Jan 1989
7. Invoice for Professional Services from Dr T W Goldblatt, four interviews in January, 1992
8. Two notes from Dr Jeremy Russell to certify regular medications being taken by Kenneth MacMillan, 27 Feb 1991 and 30 Jun 1992
9. Page of handwritten notes in pencil by Kenneth MacMillan on Cromwell Hospital headed notepaper, to Deborah MacMillan. Includes note that Misha (Mikhail Baryshnikov) rang last night
10. Brigid Brophy A Case-Historical Fragment of Autobiography from Contemporary Authors Autobiography Series, Vol 4, 1986, detailing her difficulties in achieving a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis and the effect of the disease on her physical and mental state. With a note on first page Gillian with Brigid's love, October 1986, and a covering post-it note from G
11. Card from Dreas Reyneke, Pilates instructor, with details of new address, with envelope with handwritten list of dates for arm treatment, undated but envelope postmarked 20 Sep 1985
12. Prospectus for The City Lit college, London, 1972-1973, with a Psychology course on The Development of Personality and Intelligence highlighted

These files contain information relating to mental and physical health issues suffered by Kenneth MacMillan during his professional life. They include correspondence with therapists, surgeons and other health professionals, lists of prescribed medication, and academic articles