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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 Jean Dubuffet to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-06-14

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.007
Scope and Contents

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

"Je me suis, il est vrai, toujours demandé ai j'éais anarchiste..."

Dates: 1960-06-14

Letter from Jean-Louis Bédouin and Jindrich Heisler to Simon Watson Taylor, 1948 November

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.001
Scope and Contents

Letter on "Solution Surréaliste" stationary inviting him to endorse a manifesto. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 42)

"Cher Ami, Nous vous avisions de la création d'un organisme de centralisation de nos recherches dont vous trouverez définis les objectifs..."

Dates: 1948 November

Letter from Jean-Louis Bédouin and Jindrich Heisler to Simon Watson Taylor, 1951 Per Bertram Rota Inventory (1974)

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.002
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Letter sent to various parties inviting signatures and subscriptions towards the cost of printing the forthcoming Manifesto, "Haute Fréquence," followed by a two page typed copy of the manifesto. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 43)

"Cher Ami, Nous Vous adressons avec ce mot de texte d'une déclaration rédigée par see signataires actuels..."

Dates: 1951 Per Bertram Rota Inventory (1974)

Letter from José Pierre to Simon Watson Taylor, 1954-09-01

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.005
Scope and Contents

Letter inviting contributions to a symposium on "Situation de la Peinture en 1954," with questionnaire and a copy of Simon Watson Taylor's reply in collaboration with George Melly. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 44)

"Cher Monsieur, Nous serions très heureux si vous vouliez bien participer à notre enquête sure la peinture..."

Dates: 1954-09-01

Letter from Latis, Secrétariat-Particulier Général du Collège de 'Pataphysique, 1958-08-04, "22 Tatane 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1974.002.1.2.008
Scope and Contents

Concerning a proposal for Collège de 'Pataphysique members to subscribe to a collection of original manuscripts, photographs, etc., relating to the College and its works, to be administered by the Regent Caradec. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 16)

"...Let leçons de l'exposition de Francfort et les perspectives de l'Exposition de Milan ont amené les Quinconces, la Rogation et..."

Dates: 1958-08-04, "22 Tatane 86" ('Pataphysical Calendar)

Letter from Latis to Sérénifince Provéditeur , 1964-08-14, "4 Phall 92" (Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1974.002.1.4.007
Scope and Contents

Letter from Latis to Sérénifince Provéditeur Délégataire. Private publication of the college [Collège de 'Pataphysique](issued only to Optimates and stamped "SECRET"). (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 10-11)

"En remerciant Votre Sérénite de votre Sérénifince Vote, nous vous faison confidentiellement part de premier résultates."

Dates: 1964-08-14, "4 Phall 92" (Pataphysical Calendar)

Letter from Latis to Sérénifince Provéditeur Délégataire, 1964-05-18, "1 Merdre 92" (Pataphysical Calendar)

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: 1974.002.1.4.006
Scope and Contents Letter from Latis to Sérénifince Provéditeur Délégataire. Private publication of the college [Collège de 'Pataphysique](issued only to Optimates and stamped "SECRET"). (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 10-11)"Vous venez de recevoir le volumineux DOSSIER DE LA DRAGONNE qui (en gros) clôt 1e[sic] ensemble de études que le Collège devait faire sur Alfred Jarry. Le Dessier 28 - actuellement prêt à être mis sous presse - sera censaeré à l'Histoire du Collège, présentée de façon...
Dates: 1964-05-18, "1 Merdre 92" (Pataphysical Calendar)

Letter from Marcel Duchamp to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-06-05

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.008
Scope and Contents One of eight handwritten letters from Marcel Duchamp to Simon Watson Taylor. Cordial letters, all in French, in which Duchamp touches upon such subjects as the Pataphysical number of Evergreen Review, sent by Watson Taylor, and points in the translation of material by himself when SWT was preparing the translation of Marcel Jean's "The History of Surrealist Painting." (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 52)"28 West 10th Street, New York City. Cher Watson-Taylor, Merci pour...
Dates: 1960-06-05

Letter from Marcel Duchamp to Simon Watson Taylor, 1960-06-17

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1974.002.1.3.009
Scope and Contents One of eight handwritten letters from Marcel Duchamp to Simon Watson Taylor. Cordial letters, all in French, in which Duchamp touches upon such subjects as the Pataphysical number of Evergreen Review, sent by Watson Taylor, and points in the translation of material by himself when SWT was preparing the translation of Marcel Jean's "The History of Surrealist Painting." (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 52)"28 West 10th Street, New York City. Cher Watson-Taylor, Seulement 3 ou 4...
Dates: 1960-06-17

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Dadaism. 1
Experimental drama -- History and criticism. 1
Paris (France) -- Intellectual life -- 20th century. 1
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