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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:

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.003
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken of two men standing behind a microphone, including Baron Jean Mollet and the interviewer. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "Sa Magnificence à l'interview."

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.004
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken of ten men standing around Baron Jean Mollet, who is seated at table outside. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "His Magnificence, Queneau, Rafael de Lue, J.H.S., Bouché, René Clair, ?, ?, ?, Arnaud."

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.005
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken of two men in an interview outside. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "Noèl Arnaud à l'interview."

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.006
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken of two women and four men, including Baron Jean Mollet, beside a banquet table. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "Prévert and His Magnificence [Baron Jean Mollet] at the Banquet following the Acclamation."

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.007
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken of a man smoking. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "Prévert."

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.008
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken inside with two women and four men (two fully in the photo), including Baron Jean Mollet, and a dog.

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.009
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken inside with four men, including Baron Jean Mollet. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "His Magnificence being carried up to the Vian Prévert apartments for the Ceremony of Acclamation in this official Palanquin."

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique , 1959

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 10
Identifier: 1974.002.1.10.010
Scope and Contents

One of twenty black and white photographs of Dignitaries of the Collège de 'Pataphysique. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph is a portrait of Boris Vian with a photo of Baron Jean Mollet on the wall behind him. Handwritten note on the back of the photograph states, "BORIS VIAN AT A PATAPHYSICAL BANQUET IN HONOUR OF THE NEW VICE-CURATOR OF THE COLLEGE, BARON JEAN MOLLET, A FEW DAYS BEFORE VIAN'S DEATH. 1959."

Dates: 1959

Photograph of Simon Watson Taylor at a Collège de 'Pataphysique Banquet

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1974.002.1.6.001
Scope and Contents

One of nineteen black and white photographs of Simon Watson Taylor at Collège de 'Pataphysique banquets and other functions. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken with seven adults, including Simon Watson Taylor, socializing around a table. It is stamped on the back: Collège de 'Pataphysique.

Dates: 1934 - 1975

Photograph of Simon Watson Taylor at a Collège de 'Pataphysique Banquet

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: 1974.002.1.6.002
Scope and Contents

One of nineteen black and white photographs of Simon Watson Taylor at Collège de 'Pataphysique banquets and other functions. (Bertram Rota Inventory 1974, Pg. 18)

This photograph was taken with seven adults, including Simon Watson Taylor, socializing around a table. It is stamped on the back: Collège de 'Pataphysique. This is one of two photographs taken in succession.

Dates: 1934 - 1975

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Archival Object 291
Collection 1
 
Subject
Authors, French -- 20th century -- Posters 1
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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Surrealism. 1
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