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Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Australian Broadcasting Commission, John Worrall (ABC) to Robin Boyd, 12.08.1964
This letter, from John Worrall, Producer of University of the Air, expresses his wish to stick to the original suggestion of a series on Australian design and not expanding it to world architecture. Suggested recording dates are from November 1964.Two pages.The author adds a comment at the end of the letter. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Australian Broadcasting Commission, John Worrall (ABC) to Robin Boyd, 04.09.1964
This letter, from John Worrall, Producer of University of the Air, thanks Robin Boyd for agreeing to stick with the original plan for the series and provides dates for the eight programs - from 4 November through to 12 December 1964. Australian design and not expanding it to world architecture. The letter also sets out what Robin needs to prepare in the preliminary stages.Two pages.Robin Boyd's handwriting and plan sketch in pencil on the reverse of second page. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Memorandum, M B (Romberg and Boyd) to Robin Boyd, 08.04.1960
This is a Romberg & Boyd memo to Robin Boyd regarding details relayed in telephone phone call M.B. had with Mr John Islip regarding a Mr Walter Richmond Butler, an architect, born in England in 1864 and practiced in Melbourne from 1889-1949, with information regarding the architectural practice's various names. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Letters to Geoffrey Serle regarding Robin Boyd biography, 1995-1996
This is a set of photocopies of a letter to Geoffrey Serle congratulating him on his biography of Robin Boyd. These are from Bruce Anderson (2 copies), Peter McIntyre, Berenice Harris, Joy Murphy, Marjorie Tipping, Allen Martin, Diane Romberg, Dymphna Clark, George Parsons, Anita (?), Daryl Jackson, John Button, and Joan Crawcour (?) Anderson. These would have been given by Geoffrey Serle to Patricia Boyd.Cover page with handwritten Geoff Serle, plus 19 pages of copies of letters. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Dr John Ritchie, Australian Dictionary of Biography, 08.07.1991
This letter from Dr John Ritchie, General Editor of the Australian Dictionary of Biography informs Patricia Boyd Davies that Robin Boyd's biographical entry will be included in Volume 13 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography. It says that Geoffrey Serle is in possession of a draft of the entry. Note: Neil Clerehan, and not Geoffrey Serle, is the author of the entry first published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 13, 1993.One page letter plus seven page photocopy of the draft ADB entry for Robin Boyd in envelopePatricia Davies (formerly Boyd) has written on envelope 'Dr John Ritchie' -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Memorial book
This is an extract of a Memorial book regarding a conveyance of land in Prahran on 16 September 1857. It is very difficult to read and this information may be incorrect. Names on it look like John Nightingale Alexander, John Edward, Irving Dickson and Henry Jennings.Photocopy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Noel, 27.08.1976
On Australian Ballet note paper, a letter to Patricia and John Davies regarding performances in New York and elsewhere. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter - Note, John in Albert Park, 4.3.1979
Thank you note for the evening. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Bill and Handa
Christmas card to Patricia and John Davies. Made in Italy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter - Aerogram, William Braun, 28.08.1978
To John and Patricia Davies from "Bill" in London, with news since last they met in London. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter - Aerogram, John Barry, 20.03.1978
To Patricia Davies from John Barry, London, with travel plans. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Telegram, Mollison, James Mollison to John Davies
James Mollison, Director of Australian National Gallery notifying John Davies that Alex Maguy, Galerie de L'elysee has been notified that they would like to view the Braque. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Lyn, Lyn to Patricia and John Davies
From Lyn in Geneva to Patricia and John Davies, about their upcoming visit 28 Sept to Geneva. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Noel, Noel to Patricia and John Davies, 12.02.1990
Thank you note for supper from Noel (and Violet) to Patricia and John Davies. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, To Patricia and John Davies, 15-Mar
Postcard depicting the Bahai Temple in India and referred to as 'India's opera house', from Patricia’s friend Mary Newman (Bob Newman’s wife) to Patricia and John Davies. They met while at MIT and remained close friends.Bahai Temple, with Indian stamps. Difficult to read. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Joan Sutherland, Joan Sutherland to Patricia and John Davies, 11.01.1993
Christmas postcard greetings and news, including envelope, from Joan Sutherland to Patricia and John Davies.Card in envelope, Envelope stamped "Bonynge Chalet Monet Route de Sonloup 1833 Les Avants", Switzerland -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Card, Graeme to Patricia and John Davies
Thank you card and note for two dinners, from Graeme to Patricia and John Davies. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Noel to Patricia and John Davies
Postcard of Zurich from Noel to Patricia and John Davies.Postcard with hotel and swans on lake in Switzerland. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Certificate, Honorary Fellowship to American Institute of Architects, 1960
By the late 1950s Robin Boyd had developed a network of connections in the United States, and a reputation there as an important architectural critic. In 1960 he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the American Institute of Architects. This certificate was put on display in Penleigh's bedroom by the Robin Boyd Foundation. This certificate is dated April 19, 1960, the day earlier than another certificate at Walsh Street (item D491). It is also signed by the President John Noble Richards who served 1958–1960.Framed certificate from The American Institute of Architects, with crest, awarding Robin Boyd an Honorary Fellowship. Dated April 18,1960 and signed by the President, John Noble Richards, but unsigned by the Secretary. It has a simple timber frame by Deans, 346 Little Collins St. No 17121.The American Institute of Architects certificate of Honorary Fellowship Robin Boyd eminent architect, citizen of Australia having been admitted to Honorary Fellowship by the Board of Directors in recognition of his distinguished achievements is declared to be an Honorary fellow The American Institute of Architects entitled to use that title and to enjoy all the privileges of that membership.the american institute of architects, fellowship, aia fellow, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_38 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Burwood Timber Mills, 1958
Invoices for the construction of 290 Walsh Street. These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, R. McKinna and Co, 1958-1959
Invoices for the construction of 290 Walsh Street. These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, James McEwan and Co, 1958-1959
These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, A G Clauscen, 1958-1959
These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoices to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Nepean Timber, c. 1958
This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Moorabbin Timber, 1959
This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Paramount Furniture, 1958
These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Quote for built-in robes to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, W H Clucas, 1958
These documents are owned by the Murphy family and were provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Quote for joinery to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Boston Timber Co, 1959
This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Butler Electric, 1959
This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, F J Webb, 1958
This document is owned by the Murphy family and was provided to the Robin Boyd Foundation for digitisation.Invoice to John Murphywalsh st construction, john murphy