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Brooks, Marjorie, 1904-1980 (British painter)

 Person

Biography/Historical Note

Painter. Born in Hornsey, she studied at the Royal College of Art (1925-30) and later won the Rome Scholar in Painting (1930-32). She was married to the urban planner and architect William Graham Holford, later Lord Holford.

Nationality:

English.

Education:

Role within the BSR:

Rome Scholar in Painting, 1930-1932.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Brooks, Marjorie, 1929 - 1966, Academic year 1930-1932

 File

Brooks, Marjorie, 1929 - 1966, Academic year 1930-1932

Reference number: AR-01.02.01/043.12
Scope and Contents Documents from this file include: Brooks' resume; application form; correspondence between Brooks and Shaw; financial arrangements; application for the renewal of the scholarship for a second year; letter regarding the renewal of the scholarship for the second year; letter of F. W. Sargant (Member of the Council) to Shaw; final report (1932); correspondence between Arthur Hamilton Smith and Shaw; correspondence between Brooks and Shaw; correspondence between Brooks and Stanley Quick; private...
Dates: Record Keeping: 1929 - 1966; Academic year 1930-1932