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Stephen Tennant
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http://theredlist.com/wiki-2-24-525-970-1110-view-1920s-5-profile-stephen-tennant.html
Stephen Tennant (1906 - 1987)Born in a wealthy British aristocratic environment, Stephen Tennent became a prominent member of a group of young, carefree and affluent personalities in the 1920s and 1930s that included such representatives as Cecil Beaton and the Mitford sisters: the ‘Bright Young Things’ as they were entitled by gossip columnists. An early assumed homosexual, Stephen Tennant built his frivolous existence and reputation on his narcissistic elegance and charm, telling his father at a young age that what he would want to become later in life would be 'a great beauty'. He dared to appear in charming feminine garments, adorned in jewelry and ribbons and covered in foundation that enhanced his poetic juvenile grace. He spent the 17 last years of his existence in a 'decorative reclusion' surrounded by his drawing, kitsch postcards and laying in as a Pasha on an oriental bed where he received the visits of famous figures such as Mick Jagger and David Hockney. ‘The Bright Young Things’ had changed the relationship of the public and the press with the rich and famous as they offered their scandalous outfits and behaviour to gossip columns that have since built a growing fascination with celebrities. Among these figures stood the eccentric and decadent Stephen Tennent who later inspired the likes of David Bowie and Boy George.
Mass-observation
Information sourced from the website below:
http://www.massobs.org.uk/a_brief_history.htm
Origins of Mass Observation, 1937-50sThe Archive results from the work of the social research organisation, Mass Observation. This organisation was founded in 1937 by a group of people, who aimed to create an 'anthropology of ourselves'. They recruited a team of observers and a panel of volunteer writers to study the everyday lives of ordinary people in Britain. This original work continued until the early 1950s.
The Archive at the University of Sussex, 1970 In 1970, the Archive came to the University of Sussex and was opened up as a public resource for historical research. The Archive holds all the material generated by Mass Observation between 1937 and 1949, with a few later additions from the 1950s and 1960s.The Archive is nowa charitable trust in the care of the University. It is housed at The Keep as part of the University's Special Collections.
The Mass Observation ProjectThe original Mass Observation idea of a national panel was revived from the Archive in 1981. Through the press, televison and radio, new volunteer writers or 'Mass Observation correspondents' were recruited from all over Britain.
Designated status & celebrationsIn 2006, the Mass Observation Archive was awarded Designated status. The Designation Scheme identifies the pre-eminent collections of national and international importance held in England's non-national museums, libraries and archives, based on their quality and significance. The Scheme is administered by Arts Council England.
In 2012 the Mass Observation Archive celebrated 30 years of the Mass Observation Project and the foundation of the original Mass Observation organisation 75 years ago.
Info sourced from website below:
http://theredlist.com/wiki-2-24-525-970-1110-view-1920s-5-profile-stephen-tennant.html
Stephen Tennant (1906 - 1987)Born in a wealthy British aristocratic environment, Stephen Tennent became a prominent member of a group of young, carefree and affluent personalities in the 1920s and 1930s that included such representatives as Cecil Beaton and the Mitford sisters: the ‘Bright Young Things’ as they were entitled by gossip columnists. An early assumed homosexual, Stephen Tennant built his frivolous existence and reputation on his narcissistic elegance and charm, telling his father at a young age that what he would want to become later in life would be 'a great beauty'. He dared to appear in charming feminine garments, adorned in jewelry and ribbons and covered in foundation that enhanced his poetic juvenile grace. He spent the 17 last years of his existence in a 'decorative reclusion' surrounded by his drawing, kitsch postcards and laying in as a Pasha on an oriental bed where he received the visits of famous figures such as Mick Jagger and David Hockney. ‘The Bright Young Things’ had changed the relationship of the public and the press with the rich and famous as they offered their scandalous outfits and behaviour to gossip columns that have since built a growing fascination with celebrities. Among these figures stood the eccentric and decadent Stephen Tennent who later inspired the likes of David Bowie and Boy George.
Mass-observation
Information sourced from the website below:
http://www.massobs.org.uk/a_brief_history.htm
Origins of Mass Observation, 1937-50sThe Archive results from the work of the social research organisation, Mass Observation. This organisation was founded in 1937 by a group of people, who aimed to create an 'anthropology of ourselves'. They recruited a team of observers and a panel of volunteer writers to study the everyday lives of ordinary people in Britain. This original work continued until the early 1950s.
The Archive at the University of Sussex, 1970 In 1970, the Archive came to the University of Sussex and was opened up as a public resource for historical research. The Archive holds all the material generated by Mass Observation between 1937 and 1949, with a few later additions from the 1950s and 1960s.The Archive is nowa charitable trust in the care of the University. It is housed at The Keep as part of the University's Special Collections.
The Mass Observation ProjectThe original Mass Observation idea of a national panel was revived from the Archive in 1981. Through the press, televison and radio, new volunteer writers or 'Mass Observation correspondents' were recruited from all over Britain.
Designated status & celebrationsIn 2006, the Mass Observation Archive was awarded Designated status. The Designation Scheme identifies the pre-eminent collections of national and international importance held in England's non-national museums, libraries and archives, based on their quality and significance. The Scheme is administered by Arts Council England.
In 2012 the Mass Observation Archive celebrated 30 years of the Mass Observation Project and the foundation of the original Mass Observation organisation 75 years ago.