Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton gives her impressions of the governmental set-up and amount of red tape in India. She describes her reaction to Nehru and makes some generalisations about India. Seton tells Moody about her changed views on Indian art, her reflections on the Taj Mahal and Sanchi, and her constant exposure to the decorative aspects of applied arts.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter relates to the Indo-Chinese war and Chinese motives and objectives and Menon’s psychological state and loss of his job.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton talks about her planned return from India. She describes the proliferation of problems in India which are widespread and differing, including devaluation and economic problems. She mentions the hope among some people that Desai will take up leadership in India and describes Menon’s problems and the conflict within him.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter relates to several different topics. Marie Seton starts the letter with a reference to fabric patterns (sent separately) for selection by Ronald and Helene. She goes on to write about Menon’s jealously of her relationship with Nehru and Indira Gandhi, assumptions that Indira will succeed her father, Indira’s stress, and her [Indira’s] forthcoming tour of Africa. Seton refers to the welcome back she received from the Nehru family and their efforts to find her a room for the duration of her stay. She tells Moody about a gift of French cheese for Nehru which she brought back from …
from Marie Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton writes about Paul Robeson’s return to London from East Berlin, his decision to retire, and his return to New York. She also shares her thoughts on Robeson’s relationship with his wife, Essie. Seton goes on to discuss Nehru and the approach he has taken with his difficulties and the different psychological directions taken by Nehru, Paul (Robeson) and Menon.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter mainly relates to the state of India and the violence in Calcutta which has resulted in a delay to Marie’s planned visit there to get material for her Satyajit Ray book. She also talks about her sense that Menon is on edge about the situation but philosophical on the whole.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

In this letter Marie Seton writes about the problems with Menon and her warning to Nehru of a coming crisis. She asks Moody to help Indira Gandhi to get money to England to help Rajiv (Indira’s son), who is a student there, and suggests that Peggy Ashcroft could put Indira up during her visit to London. Seton refers to the generosity of the Nehru household and the kindness shown to her. She contrasts her relaxed behaviour with members of the Nehru household with the behaviour expected of her at a £500 birthday party her mother threw for Stanley Baldwin.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, address from New Delhi

Marie Seton starts this letter with a description of the room where she is staying. She moves on to discuss the economic crisis in India, the impact of American influence and efforts to isolate India, the social exclusion of colonial minded Westerners, and problems caused by the economic crisis including long working hours for all. Finally she writes about Menon, his condition, his loneliness and the inner conflict instigated by his having been given a job for which he was not suited. She tells Moody of her and Indira Gandhi’s efforts to help Menon.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

This letter mainly relates to Marie Seton’s relationship with Elsie Cohen which had been damaged by dealings over the Academy Cinema, which Elsie managed. Seton refers to Hoellering’s alleged perfidy and Donald’s belief that there was a case vis-a-vis the Academy, but that Elsie had left it too late to speak out. The end of the letter consists of general comments on the situation with Elsie. Hoellering was the owner of the Academy Cinema whose actions caused Helene, Elsie Cohen and Marie to loose money they invested.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi

Originally enclosing TGA 956/1/2/56/34. This letter relates to Indira Gandhi’s visit to London and instructions on what to do with the money she has sent over for Rajiv. Seton also refers to Menon’s illness, her intervention with Nehru, and Menon’s pending operation.
Seton Letter from Marie Seton to Ronald and Helene Moody, addressed from New Delhi