Correspondence between Peter Pears and Beata, Elizabeth, Therese, and William Mayer

This material is held atBritten Pears Arts Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 1111 PPA/MAYER
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1939-1980
  • Physical Description
    • 1 box

Scope and Content

Majority of correspondence is from Pears to Elizabeth Mayer. It is foldered by year from 1939 until the 1960s. Includes information concerning Elizabeth Mayer's autobiography.

Includes thirteen letters, two postcards, and two telegrams between Pears and Beata Sauerlander (nee Mayer), dated 1940-1985. See also PPA/SAUERLANDER.

Includes one postcard to Pears from William Mayer, dated 1940.

Includes five letters between Pears and Therese Mayer, dated 1964-1980.

Includes undated items.

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