Lion Rock Surrenders Its Secrets
Vivian March’s illustrated Society File report covers the Lion Rock Chamber opening in June 1937, the public ceremony and the aftermath of a collapse.
A publication within the Iris Cockatoo universe
Society File
Vivian March’s public profiles and society coverage: personalities, public impressions, and the making of a reputation.
In the collection
Society Spotlight:
Iris Cockatoo
A society portrait of Iris Cockatoo, followed by pages on her expeditions, patronage, and unmistakable style.
Explore the eight-page feature and inspect each page up close.
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A Murder in May: Blotter Impression
A photograph taken under angled light reveals faint indentations on a writing blotter. One fragment may read “Lion Ro…”, but its meaning remains uncertain.
A Murder in May — Dust Jacket
Vivian March’s A Murder in May recounts the RMS Carinthia crossing. The dust jacket presents her reconstruction, which is not an official I.R.I.S. account.
A Star Announced at Sea
A Park Avenue society column reports Iris Cockatoo’s Star of Rangoon announcement aboard RMS Carinthia, alongside a statement about disturbances during the crossing.
Society File is a fictional publication within the Iris Cockatoo universe.