Category Archives: Letters

Letters from, to and about Robert Taylor.

Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck and Lana Turner

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This is a very strange letter from Barbara Stanwyck. She is obviously answering questions from someone named John, presumably a journalist. The tone starts out matter-of-fact but becomes very angry towards the end. There is no date but it has … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Apologizes to Ginger Rogers

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This undated, handwritten note is thoroughly enigmatic. I would guess that it is before World War II, maybe in the late thirties. Mr. Taylor and Ms. Rogers dated in the early thirties but probably only because MGM wanted him to … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor: the Well Dressed Movie Star

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In his position as a public figure, Robert Taylor was well aware of the importance of looking good. While working and in public he was always impeccably dressed. Mr. Taylor enjoyed good clothes and took a personal interest in his … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor and the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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This letter has bits and pieces missing but none the less reflects an interesting moment in history.  The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was on June 2, 1953 and this letter was written days before that.  Among other things Mr. … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor, Elvis Presley, Col. Parker and Sausage

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Robert Taylor (letterhead) December 28  [1958] Dear Colonel Parker—- The answer to your letter of December 16th is—-“Yer damned right the sausage arrived and it’s good–mighty good!—-and if anybody tells you it ain’t you should slug ’em!” Seriously, Colonel, thanx … Continue reading

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