BRACERS Notes

Record no. Notes, topics or text
135008

On the royalty sharing of various books by BR.

135009

On the royalty sharing of various other books by BR in 13 points.

135010

Enclosed is also a price list. Photos are of locations at Plas Penrhyn and Hasker St.; also an unknown one.

135011

A group of 4 letters from BR (all to Casimir Lewy, one including a testimonial) and one a letter to him from Patricia Russell was to be auctioned on 21 June 2024, according to https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30293/lot/219/philosophers-bertrand-russell-and-ge-moore-collection-of-letters-to-eminent-cambridge-philosopher-casimir-lewy-1919-1991/, along with many letters from G.E. Moore.

Dr. Lewy (1919–1991) taught at Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cambridge again, where he was elected a fellow.

Two different images of the group of letters are included with this record.

135012

Dated only "Thursday", the letter concerns a time for a visit from the Lewys to the Russells. The date is at least 1945, since the Lewys married that year.

A group of 4 letters from BR (all to Casimir Lewy, one including a testimonial) and one a letter to him from Patricia Russell was to be auctioned on 21 June 2024, according to https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30293/lot/219/philosophers-bertrand-russell-and-ge-moore-collection-of-letters-to-eminent-cambridge-philosopher-casimir-lewy-1919-1991/, along with many letters from G.E. Moore.

Dr. Lewy (1919–1991) taught at Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cambridge again, where he was elected a fellow.

Two different images of the group of letters are included with this record.

135013

BR includes a testimonial for Casimir Lewy. See record 135014.

A group of 4 letters from BR (all to Casimir Lewy, one including a testimonial) and one a letter to him from Patricia Russell was to be auctioned on 21 June 2024, according to https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30293/lot/219/philosophers-bertrand-russell-and-ge-moore-collection-of-letters-to-eminent-cambridge-philosopher-casimir-lewy-1919-1991/, along with many letters from G.E. Moore.

Dr. Lewy (1919–1991) taught at Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cambridge again, where he was elected a fellow.

Two different images of the group of letters are included with this record.

135014

A testimonial for Casimir Lewy. See record 135013 for the covering letter.

A group of 4 letters from BR (all to Casimir Lewy, one including a testimonial) and one a letter to him from Patricia Russell was to be auctioned on 21 June 2024, according to https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30293/lot/219/philosophers-bertrand-russell-and-ge-moore-collection-of-letters-to-eminent-cambridge-philosopher-casimir-lewy-1919-1991/, along with many letters from G.E. Moore.

Dr. Lewy (1919–1991) taught at Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cambridge again, where he was elected a fellow.

Two different images of the group of letters are included with this record.

135015

BR declines to write a new testimonial for Lewy, saying the old one should do.

A group of 4 letters from BR (all to Casimir Lewy, one including a testimonial) and one a letter to him from Patricia Russell was to be auctioned on 21 June 2024, according to https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30293/lot/219/philosophers-bertrand-russell-and-ge-moore-collection-of-letters-to-eminent-cambridge-philosopher-casimir-lewy-1919-1991/, along with many letters from G.E. Moore.

Dr. Lewy (1919–1991) taught at Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cambridge again, where he was elected a fellow.

Two different images of the group of letters are included with this record.

135016

Patricia writes on a number of points and says BR has gone travelling again. She is glad they liked the Amberley Papers.

A group of 4 letters from BR (all to Casimir Lewy, one including a testimonial) and one a letter to him from Patricia Russell was to be auctioned on 21 June 2024, according to https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ and https://www.bonhams.com/auction/30293/lot/219/philosophers-bertrand-russell-and-ge-moore-collection-of-letters-to-eminent-cambridge-philosopher-casimir-lewy-1919-1991/, along with many letters from G.E. Moore.

Dr. Lewy (1919–1991) taught at Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cambridge again, where he was elected a fellow.

Two different images of the group of letters are included with this record.

135017

The letter is addressed incorrectly to Karel Safranel. The original was for sale for US$637.66 on Abebooks.com on June 18, 2024. Included was a "card with the picture of me", signed in blue ballpoint ink "Bertrand Russell".

135018

Nussbaum seeks news of his father, who is in a Russian concentration camp. In his first letter (record 71763), Nussbaum was not sure of his father's whereabouts.

135019

BR seeks new financial support from comedian Allen.

135020

Adams asks Schoenman to select a piece of BR's writing to include in his January 1963 holiday greeting.

135021

Schoenman sends a copy of BR's 90th birthday programme for Taylor to quote from, and asks if Taylor knows of anyone willing to financially support BR's work for peace.

135022

Ellis asks Alfred for financial support of the BRPF.

135023

Ellis follows up on his previous letter to Alfred (record 135022).

135024

BR thanks Dr. Bloch for his generous support.

135025

BR thanks Allen for his support.

135026

BR thanks Allen for his support.

135027

Schoenman asks Allen for financial support.

135028

Allen sends a $200 check, and a copy of God and the H-Bomb, to Schoenman for the BRPF.

135029

Schoenman thanks Allen for his donation to the BRPF, and assures him BR will write to him soon.

135030

Irell and Manella LLP ask BRPF for a tax receipt for Steve Allen's donation (see 135028).

135031

Wood informs Irell and Manella LLP that the BRPF does not have charitable status in the U.S.

135032

BR thanks Allison for his financial support of the BRPF and encloses some BRPF literature.

A duplicate carbon is in the file.

135033

BR informs Antonioni of the BRPF's formation, and asks for referrals for additional financial support.

135034

BR thanks Appleby for her financial support.

135035

BR thanks Appleby for her financial support.

135036

Arden wishes BR success with the BRPF.

135037

BR asks Grade to meet with his secretaries re: an upcoming project on nuclear warfare.

135038

Grade invites BR's secretaries to call Robert Heller, in charge of documentaries at Associated TeleVision.

135039

Van Ausdall offers to write a piece in the Chicago Tribune soliciting support for the BRPF.

135040

Ellis thanks van Ausdall for his offer to promote the BRPF in the Chicago Tribune (see 135039)

135041

Schoenman solicits financial support from Bader.

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

In German with an English translation.

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.