BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
135042

Bader informs Schoenman he can't provide financial support, but will present his (Schoenman's) letter to the next meeting of the Scott Bader Commonwealth Community Council.

135043

"Preamble to the Constitution"; "Today's Challenge"

135044

Schoenman thanks Bader for his letter and enclosed literature.

135045

Bader sends the BRPF a cheque for £5.

135046

Farley thanks Bader on Schoenman's behalf.

135047

Schoenman thanks Bader for his donation to the BRPF.

135048

Farley informs Bader that the BRPF has been recognized as having charitable status, and asks for additional financial support.

135049

Bader informs Farley that the Scott Bader Commonwealth cannot again contribute financially to the BRPF.

135050

Bader personally apologizes for the Scott Bader Commonwealth's inability to financially support the BRPF, and asks to be kept updated on the BRPF's work for potential future contributions.

135051

Ellis thanks Bader for his most recent letter (see 135050).

135052

Receipt from the BRPF for the amount of £250.

135053

Farley addresses Bader's concerns about Ayub Khan's support of the BRPF.

135054

Bader expresses his feelings re: Ayub Khan, and sends Farley a book of Vimala Thakar's poetry.

135055

Bader encourages Farley to look at Jayaprakash Narayan as an example of a Gandhian pacifist.

135056

Farley thanks Bader for his thoughts and disagrees that Ayub Khan's sponsorship is a "joke". 

The file has a second carbon copy.

135057

Scott Bader Commonwealth Ltd. requests a tax receipt for their £250 donation to the BRPF (see 135052).

135058

Wood sends the requested donation receipt to the Scott Bader Commonwealth Ltd.

135059

Bader expresses his feelings about Ayub Khan and apparent military preparations on the Pakistani border with India.

135060

BR refers to his recent meeting with Baez.

135061

Schoenman thanks Baez for planning to do a performance in support of the BRPF. He sends her a signed photo of BR and the 90th birthday programme.

135062

Flynn informs Schoenman that Baez will not perform this year, but would like to support the BRPF.

135063

Wood thanks Flynn for her letter.

135064

Baez wishes BR happy birthday.

135065

They send their best wishes for the BRPF and are willing to meet BR's associates in Zurich.

135066

BR invites Danieli and Mazzolini to Wales.

135067

At Newman's suggestion, Bloch sends financial support in the form of cheques from several unnamed persons to the BRPF and pledges future financial contributions.

135068

Mazzolini asks Schoenman to call him at Hotel Piccadilly.

135069

Ellis will call Mazzolini in London.

135070

Schoenman accepts Mazzolini's invitation to partake in the General Prize Committee on BR's behalf.

135071

Mazzolini invites BR to be on the General Prize Committee

135072
135073

Ellis asks Sir Ronald if the International Balzan Foundation will consider BR for a future award.

A photocopy of the carbon is in the file.

135074

Schoenman thanks Dr. Bloch for his encouragement and financial support of the BRPF.

135075

Ellis nominates BR for a Balzan Foundation Peace Prize on behalf of the BRPF.

A second carbon is in the file.

135076

Schoenman asks Bardot for financial support of the BRPF.

135077

A Hamilton lawyer and conservationist, Beckett thanks BR for his letter and sends information on the Canadian Peace Research Institute.

Handwritten note from Schoenman: "Pam, send money letter. Thanks, Ralph"

135078

Schoenman asks Beckett for financial support for the BRPF.

135079

BR thanks Behrens for her financial support of his work.

135080

BR thanks Benedict for her support "of my peace work."

135081

BR asks for Count Bernadotte's views on the BRPF.

135082

BR asks for Count Bernadotte's views on the BRPF and for financial support.

135083

BR asks for Countess Bernadotte's views on the BRPF and for financial support.

135084

BR asks for Count Bernadotte's views on the BRPF and for financial support.

135085

BR asks for Count Bernadotte's views on the BRPF and for financial support.

135086

BR asks for Count Bernadotte's views on the BRPF and for financial support.

135087

BR asks for Count Bernadotte's views on the BRPF and for financial support.

135088

Count Bernadotte thanks BR for his letter and enclosed literature, and offers his support and sympathy for the work of the BRPF.

135089

BR thanks Count Bernadotte for his support, and proposes they meet in England or Wales in the near future.

135090

BR asks Bernstein to meet with his secretaries to discuss an upcoming project on nuclear warfare.

135091

BR asks Boothby for financial support of the BRPF.

There is no sender's name, but there are indications that the letter is from BR.

135092

Marked "Personal". Boothby informs BR that he is unable to contribute financially to the BRPF, and sends his best wishes for 1965.

135093

Schoenman asks Braine for financial support of the BRPF.

135094

Braine sends a cheque for 20 guineas to the BRPF, and asks Schoenman to make note of his new address. "Keep on fighting until the end."

135095

Schoenman thanks Braine for his contribution, and makes note of his new address.

135096

BR thanks Buchbinder for his kindness to Ellis and Kinsey while in Zurich. He asks Buchbinder for assistance either financial or by spreading awareness of BR's work, and advises that the BRPF is currently registered for charity purposes as the "Atlantic Peace Foundation".

135097

In German.

135098

Ellis thanks Mme. Bueno for meeting him in Paris, and provides his current address for further correspondence.

135099

BR thanks Burton for his generosity and encouragement, and invites him to Penrhyndeudraeth to discuss the work of the BRPF.

135100

Pottle thanks Burton for meeting with him and Charles Ellis, and provides the address for the Atlantic Peace Foundation.

135101

A thank-you letter in which BR extends his "Best wishes for the New Year" to Götting. A typed carbon is at record 66555.

The image of the signed original is from Kotte Autographs at https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31894026424. For more information, see record 66459.

135102

Schoenman asks Burton for his thoughts on a film, the inclusion of Peter O'Toole, and assures Burton they trust his judgement.

There is a brief discussion of the Arab-Israeli dispute and the Sino-Indian border quarrel.

Schoenman follows up on Burton's discussion with Charles Ellis about Burton donating his sterling earnings to the BRPF.

135103

Schoenman asks Standard to visit Richard Burton and remind him about his interest in the film potentially starring Peter O'Toole.

135104

Boudin advises Schoenman to contact Richard Burton directly, and reminds him about his upcoming trip to Senegal.

135105

Standard is unable to visit Richard Burton, who is currently filming The Sandpiper in California. He advises Schoenman to ask friends in the San Francisco area to talk to Burton instead.

135106

Schoenman hopes to meet with Burton when they are both in Dublin, and passes on Russell's invitation to Penrhyndeudraeth.

135107

Schoenman writes to Burton with frustration about not having had a reply, despite multiple letters and attempts to meet him in various cities. He asks for five minutes of Burton's time to sort out the matter as soon as possible.

Attached are a TL(CAR)S transcription and draft letter. Document 400607 comprises several newsclippings re Burton's possible financial support of the BRPF.

135108

Buxton apologises for not answering Farley's letters while she was incarcerated, and suggests they meet in November.

135109

Buxley writes to enquire after her loan of £1,500 given in October 1963, that it must have slipped the minds of BR's secretaries, and requests its return.

135110

BR apologises for not returning Buxton's loan sooner, but the Woburn exhibition did not generate enough proceeds for immediate repayment. He asks if Buxton might consider making her loan a gift.

135111

BR promises Buxton to start repaying her loan, though it will take time to repay the full amount.

A second TL(CAR) is included.

135112

Wood sends a cheque on behalf of Schoenman (who has gone to Ghana).

135113

Buxton thanks BR for the literature about the BRPF, and informs BR that while she would like to make her loan a gift, it is not financially possible for her.

135114

Buxton thanks Farley for sending a cheque, and states she is hoping to start a sociology degree in the autumn.

135115

Buxton thanks Wood for sending a cheque.

135116

BR hopes that Buxton has received the first of her repayment cheques, with more to follow promptly.

135117

Wood apologises for not having sent repayment "for so long", and encloses at cheque for £50.

135118

Wood send an current accounting of repayment made, and asks McAlpine to confirm that the amounts are correct.

135119

Wood thanks McAlpine for confirming the amount still owed (£550) and will have it sent promptly.

135120

Farley apologises for not keeping in touch, and sends a cheque for £50.

135121

Buxton sends a postcard expressing her thanks for the most recent cheque.

135122

Buxton inquires when the repayment of her outstanding £1,300 is to be made, as she is studying and is discouraged "from doing any other work."

135123

Buxton sends a postcard thanking Wood for the most recent cheque.

135124

Buxton sends a postcard thanking Schoenman for the most recent cheque.

135125

Buxton thanks Wood for paying the oustanding balance on her loan.

135126

Harris informs Ellis that a grant from the Carnegie Endowment is not possible.

135127

BR thanks Chalfau for his offer of a monthly contribution to the BRPF, and encloses some literature that may be of interest to Chalfau.

135128

"Many thanks your cable | Stop | Please contact us as soon as possible | Greetings"

135129

"Sorry unable to come | Stop | Flying to Canada"

135130

Farley expresses his gratitude for Christodoulides's work in support of the BRPF, and would be pleased to attend a meeting of supporters gathered by Christodoulides. Farley mentions that a local restauranteur is also approaching people in the Greek community on behalf of the BRPF.

135131

Farley thanks Christodoulides for his recent help, and asks him to encourage others to donate to the BRPF.

135132

BR requests that Clore meet with his secretaries to discuss his plans for an upcoming project on nuclear warfare.

135133

Clore regrets that he will be unable to meet with BR's secretaries due to other commitments.

135134

BR requests that Cotton meet with his secretaries to discuss his plans for an upcoming project on nuclear warfare.

135135

de Keyser informs BR that Cotton has contracted pneumonia and is unable to fulfil any engagements. He also mentions that Cotton is not disposed to take an active part in BR's activities regarding nuclear warfare.

135136

BR writes that he enjoys Creasey's books and that they are both interested in the "doings of Oxfam". He invites Creasey to meet him in London if Creasey's views on international affairs are similar to his own. BR is going to London tomorrow.

135137

Creasey thanks BR for his letter; his feelings on international affairs are much the same as BR's, but is not convinced BR's way of going about his aim is the right one. He would like to see BR when he is next in London.

135138

BR expresses his pleasure at having met with Creasey. He encloses some literature and asks for Creasey's thoughts on it.

There is a second TL(CAR) included.

135139

Creasey thanks BR for engaging him in his views on international affairs, and says he will write to Ralph Schoenman to arrange a meeting on 1965/07/01.

135140

Creasey asks if Schoenman (and perhaps Farley) will be available for a meeting on 1965/07/01 at Shavers Place.

135141

Schoenman accepts Creasey's invitation for a meeting on 1965/07/01.