Letter from Georgette Chen to Pauline Chen, 8 February 1955

Reference Code

RC-SG09-GC.01.08-0011

Level of Description

Item

Title

Letter from Georgette Chen to Pauline Chen, 8 February 1955

Creator(s)

Chen, Georgette

Dates

1955‐02‐08 (Date of Creation)

Scope and Content

In her letter to Pauline Chen, Georgette Chen updates her on her current situation. She mentions a surprise visit from Mr. and Mrs. Leong Yew Koh and being invited to lunch with Tunku Abdul Rahman, describing her preparations for the event. Georgette also mentions her acquaintance with the Tunku since 1930 and his agreement to pose for a portrait to be commissioned by MCA. Additionally, she mentions meeting with Straits Times reporter Mrs. Nan Hall regarding her portrait of Dr. Ho and Mr. Mori. Georgette also mentions experiencing pain in her knees and provides updates on the building progress of her bungalow.

Languages

English

General Material Type

correspondence

Extent

1 page

Material Format

RCA-DP (Digital and Physical Archives)

People and organisations as subjects

Chen, Georgette Chen, Pauline Leong, Yew Koh Abdul Rahman, Tunku, Putra Al-Haj Tan, Cheng Lock Tan, Ee-Leong Ho, Seng Ong Nan, Hall Chen, Fah-Shin Malayan Chinese Association Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Source of Acquisition or Transfer

The archive was donated by Lee Foundation to National Gallery Singapore Resource Centre

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted
On-site viewing only at the Rotunda Library & Archive

Conditions Governing Use and Reproductions

Request for copy is allowed (Digital and Print)
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