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Taylor, Simon Watson, 1923-2005

 Person

Biography

Simon Watson Taylor was an English actor and translator, often associated with the Surrealist movement. He was born in Wallingford, Oxfordshire and died in London.

Found in 292 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from André Breton to Simon Watson Taylor, 1947-01-12

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1974.002.1.1.003
Scope and Contents

Letter asking for suggestions on various aspects of the International Exhibition of Surrealism. Attached is Simon Watson Taylor's "Twelve Altars," being his contribution to this section of the exhibition. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 37)

“EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE DU SURRÉALISME 1947 présentée par André Breton et Marcel Duchamp... Nous vous convions chaleureusement à participer à l'Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme qui aura lieu à Paris au printemps de 1947..."

Dates: 1947-01-12
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Baron Jean Mollet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-06-21

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.010
Scope and Contents

One of two letters from Le Baron Jean Mollet to Simon Watson Taylor. His Magnificence the Vice-Curator-Founder of the College [of Pataphysics] warmly expresses thanks for the "College de Pataphysique american [sic]" (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Pardonnez moi d'avoir été [?] pour vous remercier de..."

Dates: 1960-06-21
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Baron Jean Mollet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-12-19

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.012
Scope and Contents

One of two letters from Le Baron Jean Mollet to Simon Watson Taylor. This second letter expresses thanks for a further publication. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Je suis au regret et vous fait touts [?] mes succès [?] pour vous remercier..."

Dates: 1960-12-19
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Bejamin Péret to Simon Watson Taylor, 1951-06-09

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.003
Scope and Contents

Letter in reply to Simon Watson Taylor's letter concerning "Haute Fréquence." Taylor's expressed reservations outweighed his general approval of the text, therefore, Péret explains, Taylor's name was not listed among the signatories to the manifesto. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 43)

"Cher ami, J'ai eu communication de votre lettre par Bédouin et nos amis..."

Dates: 1951-06-09
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Bill Copley to Simon Watson Taylor, 1968-05-01

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1974.002.1.4.009
Scope and Contents

Letter from Bill Copley (William Copley, the American artist and longstanding freind of Duchamp) to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 47)

"...Here is a copy of the second issue hot off the press..."

Dates: 1968-05-01
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1959-04-15, "24 Clinamen LXXXVII" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.011
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Grande joie ferait au Satrape Eortonome soussigné si vous vouliez accepter de participer à une petite..."

Dates: 1959-04-15, "24 Clinamen LXXXVII" ('Pataphysical Calendar)
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1959-10-29

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.012
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Je vois bien que vous surestimez grandement mes talents d'écrivain et de peintre..."

Dates: 1959-10-29
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-01-15

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.002
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Je viens de recevoir, de Roger Shattuck, le texte de la traduction en anglais faite par Phyllis Johnson de mes commentaires au statues de silex de Monsieur Juva..."

Dates: 1960-01-15
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-01-28

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.003
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"Je vous remercie de votre aimable lettre qui porte, faute de mieux, la date du 16 janvier. J'ai perdu dupuis fort longtemps la montre et la boussole..."

Dates: 1960-01-28
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-02-08

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.004
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"J'ai reçu toutes vos cartes et lettres qui s'égrènent à tous les courriers comme perles..."

Dates: 1960-02-08
Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / Simon Watson Taylor 'Pataphysical' & Surrealist collection, 1935-1965 / Correspondence

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Dadaism. 1
Experimental drama -- History and criticism. 1
Paris (France) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century. 1
Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Taylor, Simon Watson. 1
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