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Consists of correspondence with Hughes's publishers, agents and the British Broadcasting Corp. as well as with colleagues, friends, and family; writings which include novels, plays, broadcast scripts, screenplays, and short stories as well as poetry, speeches and lectures, interviews, introductions to other authors' books, and reviews of books and plays. Also included are biographical materials, family papers, financial documents, royalty statements and contracts with publishers, papers associated with Richard Hughes (Books) Inc.; photographs of Hughes, his family, friends, and travels; and clippings of articles written by Hughes or about his works.
The correspondence is with Hughes's publishers, agents and the British Broadcasting Corp. as well as with colleagues, friends and family. Correspondents include: George Charles Henry Victor Paget, Marquis of Anglesey, Iris Barry, Pamela Bianco, Joseph Hillyer Brewer, David Garnett, Caroline Glyn, Charles Johnson, Margaret Moore Kennedy, John Masefield, Cedric Morris, Nancy Nicholson, Peter Quennell, Lancelot de Giberne Sieveking, Sir John Collings Squire, Lady Amabel Williams-Ellis, Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis and Elizabeth Wiskemann.
Writings include articles, novels, plays, broadcast scripts, screenplays, and short stories as well as poetry, speeches and lectures, interviews, introductions for other authors' books, and reviews of books and plays. The miscellaneous section contains biographical materials, family papers, financial documents, materials relating to renovations of his various residences, royalty statements and contracts with publishers, papers associated with Richard Hughes (Books) Inc., materials reflecting his membership or participation in various organizations, and numerous calendars. Photographs depict Hughes, his family and friends, scenery, and travels. Clippings written by Hughes or about his works complete the collection.
