Identity area
Reference code
RAD/2/MAC/3/1/19/10
Title
The Making of Isadora by Edward Thorpe
Date(s)
- 1981, n.d. (Creation)
Level of description
Part
Extent and medium
Two typed and one handwritten letters and one typescript
Context area
Name of creator
(1929-12-11 - 1992-10-29)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Edward Thorpe, dance critic and writer and husband of Gillian Freeman who wrote the scenario for Isadora, was commissioned to write a book about The Making of Isadora. This file contains material relating to that publication and comprises
- Typed letter from Edward Thorpe to Kenneth MacMillan outlining the permissions required from Kenneth MacMillan for his contributions to Edward Thorpe's forthcoming book, Isadora, undated. With note by Kenneth MacMillan on reverse
- Typed letter from Evans Brothers Ltd, publishers, asking if Kenneth MacMillan would be willing to be interviewed by LBC and BBC Radio 2 about his forthcoming ballet and Edward Thorpe's book, 20 Oct 1981
- Handwritten letter from Edward Thorpe to Kenneth MacMillan discussing details of the book, 17 May 1981
- Handwritten note from Edward Thorpe to Kenneth MacMillan about a draft agreement
- Typescript of the book