Richard William West, 121 Balnagask Road, Aberdeen, to Clausen

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

CL/1/243

Title

Richard William West, 121 Balnagask Road, Aberdeen, to Clausen

Date

Jul 1922

Level

Item

Extent & medium

6 pieces

Content Description

He reminds Clausen that he commented favourably on the writer's work when he judged the students of Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen. Since then, despite favourable criticism, he has failed to support his wife and three children. He has in consequence decided to become an art teacher and would Clausen to write him a reference. He provides a summary of his life and achievements to date.