| Description | /1. 1 x ts. letter to Mr Buchanan from Ian [Hamilton Finlay], re: 'Arts Council/Films of Scotland Film Fiasco', in spite of Douglas Hall's attempt to act as intermediary it seems IHF is not allowed to try to save something of the projected film on his work, cannot understand why a thing has to be done in the worst possible way, lists people he considers stupid including all those in the SAC who let £3000 be 'squandered on a Mess of Footage', 25/1/1973, 1p.
/2. 1 x ts. letter to Mr Carlaw, the Town Clerk, Kelso, from Ian Hamilton Finlay, re: criticism of Carlaw's letter and of his actions, issue of two separate correspondences, argues Kelso does not need an Arts Festival, needs an Arts Committee, sundial and payment, falsification of the record, 17/12/1973, 3p.
/3. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from M. D. Carlaw, re: refers to RD's letter and states he is surprised by RD's attitude as he has not seen all of the correspondence, criticises letter he received from Ian Hamilton Finlay, discusses details of commission and Finlay's increasing its price, Festival Committee's response, financial contributions prepared, animosity generated in the town, other commission unlikely to happen, 13/12/1973, 2p.
/4. 1 x ts. letter to The Town Clerk, Kelso from Richard Demarco, re: received a copy of a letter from Ian Hamilton Finlay to the Town Clerk which disturbs Demarco, RD is unhappy that IHF is unhappy and unless RD receives a satisfactory explanation and solution to the problem he will put a total embargo on exhibitions in Kelso, 11/12/1973, 1p.
/5. 1 x ts. letter to The Town Clerk, Kelso from Ian Hamilton Finlay, re: points out he has not been paid for the sundial delivered last September, claims no responsibility for the small-town bickering that has surrounded the commission, he offered to take back the Sundial but the Arts Festival Committee declined this offer, discussed the matter with Richard Demarco and the Demarco Gallery will put a total embargo on exhibitions at Kelso until the sundial has been paid for, wants payment in 10 days or will put it in the hands of a debt collector, correspondence to different people, 4/12/1973, 2p.
/6. 1 x ts. document, entitled 'TRANSCRIPT OF A REVIEW BY EDWARD GAGE OF THE FOUR VENETIAN ARTISTS EXHIBITION AT THE DEMARCO GALLERY IN EDINBURGH, FOR TWELVE NOON ON 4.12.73', BBC RADIO 4 SCOTLAND, 4/12/1973, 1p.
/7. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Ian [Hamilton Finlay], re: arranging visit with Bert Davis, received finished proofs of the 'Calm in a Tea-Cup' card and it is superb, hopefully not too long before he has the bulk of the cards, did RD write to Poland for a photo of the neon poem, looking forward to RD's visit, been rushed preparing for his exhibition in the National Maritime Museum which has to be spick-and-span, 1/11/1973, 1p.
/8/1. 1 x photocopy of ms. letter to Ian Hamilton Finlay from Ricky Demarco, re: delighted to know they will work together on another poem-print, going to Athens, Malta, Paris and Venice, will be in touch on his return, 30/11/1973, 1p.
/8/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard [Demarco] from Ian [Hamilton Finlay], re: sorry about the Italian visit, had a wretched cold and was in bed in the sittingroom, also cottage gardens do not exist in winter, work on the gallery has begun and there are heaps of earth and open drainpipes everywhere, but when it is ready they will have a warm indoor space that's not part of the house, he would like to do another card using the same technique as the Tea-Cup, if Demarco wants to and has time, IHF will hunt out reference material, question about Italian exhibition, 28/11/1973, 2p.
/9/1. 1 x ts. letter to Janina Ladnowska from Richard Demarco, re: afraid he does not know the date of the neon, encloses a parasol which will give her all the latest information on his Gallery and also encloses the parasol she wanted, 11/12/1973, 1p.
/9/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard [Demarco] from Janina Ladnowska, re: sends him the photo of 'Flote de peche', asks for the date of the neon, asks for information about his Gallery's actions during Festival 1973, asks for Parasol N1 with Atelier 72, 23/11/1973, 1p.
/10. 1 x ts. letter to Ian Hamilton Finlay from Richard Demarco, re: thanks to IHF and Sue for a warm, cosy, uplifting hour at Stonypath, 20/11/1973, 1p.
/11/1. 1 x ts. letter to Ian Hamilton Finlay from Richard Demarco, re: meeting with Bert Davies, trying to save and rebuild the Demarco Gallery, 18/10/1973, 1p.
/11/2. 1 x ts. letter to Richard Demarco from Ian [Hamilton Finlay], re: letters to Hugh Buchanan of the Arts Council, hopes Demarco will join him in defending the arts against the Scottish Arts Council [SAC], criticisms of SAC, Fulcrum matter, 10/10/1973, 1p.
/11/3. 1 x ts. letter to Ian Hamilton Finlay from Richard Demarco, re: working very hard, all the staff gone from the Demarco Gallery, wants to accept Finlay's proposition and put the Fulcrum Affair/Arts Council battle behind him, 3/10/1973, 1p.
/11/4. 1 x ts. letter to Richard [Demarco] from Ian Hamilton Finlay, re: discusses his proposition, it is not about 'The Truth', 30/9/1973, 2p.
/11/5. 1 x ts. letter to Mr Buchanan, Assistant Director, the Scottish Arts Council, from Ian Hamilton Finlay, re: disagreement, questions why Buchanan passes IHF's correspondence to the Arts Council of Great Britain, Fulcrum dispute, 29/9/1973, 2p.
/11/6. 1 x ts. letter to Ian Hamilton Finlay from Richard Demarco, re: hopes to visit soon as he has dealt with problem of having a completely different staff, thanks for keeping RD informed on correspondence on Bill Buchanan, 1p.
/11/7. 1 x ts. letter to W. Buchanan from Ian Hamilton Finlay, re: Wave/Rock project, criticism of Scottish Arts Council, problems with film, frustration, 17/9/1973, 3p.
/12. 1 x photocopy of ms. letter to Ian Hamilton Finlay from Richard Demarco, re: show at Galleria del Cavallino, collaboration for next Venice Biennale, write to Gabriella Cardazzo about the nature of the 3 pieces IHF would like to show in Venice, 17/12/1973, 1p. |