An Archive Of Elizabeth Taylor Letters To Her Mother; They Reveal A Very Loving And Generous Daughter

ELIZABETH TAYLOR (1932-2011). Taylor, one of the most famous film actresses, starred in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Cleopatra, Butterfield 8, Giant and National Velvet.Archive. 1960s to 1990s. An archive of Elizabeth Taylor material that originated from her mother, Sara Sothern Taylor. A few representative pieces include:ALS. 1pg. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed Elizabeth and Richard (she signed for Richard Burton) to her parents: Darling Mom & Dad, I didnt know what to get you, so use this on something. I love you will all my heart but thats not news it is? Merry Xmas. She wrote on a small card embossed with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burton (truncated) on the front.ALS. 1pg. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed Elizabeth to her parents: Darling Parents Welcome to the Holy City. Buon Natale& Felice Nuovo Anno Get your asses out to the house in a hurry Im dying to see you. All my love. She wrote on a small card embossed with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burton on the front.TLS. 1pg. March 3, 1993. Los Angeles. A typed letter signed Elizabeth to her mother: Dear Mom, The white shawl with the gold and turquoise threads is really lovely plus I love the jam and teas! You made my birthday very special with these beautiful gifts. She then handwrote in red ink: I love you with all my heart you are in that heart always. The original mailing envelope is included.Florist card. No date. Palm Springs. A florist card, written by the florist, addressed to Sara Taylor. The message states Dear Mother can we celebrate your birthday properly when we return? Meanwhile Happy Birthday. We love you & miss you. Elizabeth + Richard.ALS. 4pg. No date [circa 1968]. No place. An autograph letter signed Sara addressed to Dear Richard + Angel. Sara wrote in pencil in part: How kind of you to write me. I know you understand how I feel. There is such an ache in my heart and such a void in my life. I went to see him every day the 3 weeks he was in the hospital when he was all wired up to all the machines but he managed every day to hold my hand + kiss me. He was all love + wanted to much to liveIn his firm beautiful hand writing he wrote Here is my heart it was almost as if he knew!!....Travelers checks. No date. No place. A group of Bank of America travelers checks signed Sara Sothern Taylor individually. They are still attached to the original booklet.Bank deposit record. 1988-1992. California. A deposit record book for Sara Sothern Taylor, showing her bank deposits, starting with a $2,000 deposit in 1988.There is other material, such as California phone numbers (perhaps for Elizabeth), a Christmas card to Elizabeth Taylor signed by her grandchildren Caleb and Andrew, a 1987 inventory of Sara Taylors artwork at her home, and a number of letters to her by songwriter Martin Broones. (Inventory #: 6543)