MSS Prose: "Limited Edition" (Exercise in Pornography)., 12/01/1948-03/31/1949

File — Box: 64, Folder: 2

Identifier: 53249

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Catherine Walston/Graham Greene Papers consist in bulk of correspondence written by Greene to Lady Walston over a span of three decades from 1946 through 1978. In addition, the collection includes a large portion of original autograph and typed manuscripts, as well as rare proof copies of his works that the author presented over the years as gifts to Lady Walston. There is also a substantial collection of photographs of Greene and Lady Walston, together with friends such as writers Norman Douglas and John Hayward; and film producer Sir Alexander Korda and director Carol Reed. Several portrait-size photographs of Greene are included by notable photographers such as Cornell Capa, Douglas Glass, Yousuf Karsh, Islay de Courcy Lyons, and Jean Marie Marcel. Press clippings of articles both by and about Greene also enrich the collection, as do the unique ephemera/muniments consisting of printed souvenirs and small gift objects presented by Greene to Lady Walston.

Abbreviations used: AC = autograph card ACS = autograph card signed AL = autograph letter ALS = autograph letter signed AMs = autograph manuscript(s) AMsS = autograph manuscript signed AN = autograph note ANS = autograph note signed b/w = black and white photograph CW = Catherine Walston Mss = manuscript(s) n.d. = no date/undated PRN = printed TC = typed card TCS = typed card signed TL = typed letter TLS = typed letter signed TMS = typed manuscript TMsS = typed manuscript signed.

Dates

12/01/1948-03/31/1949

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 20.75 Cubic Feet (75 boxes, 7 oversized folders, and 1 set of rolled negatives)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains typed manuscript transcription of prose piece from the black manuscript book (folder 64:3). The latter is entitled, "Limited Edition," and described in a brief foreword as follows: "This technical exercise in pornography was written at the Hotel Palma, Capri, in December 1948 & torn into small pieces one night at Thriplow in a rage. The pieces were brought to Anacapri in February-March 1949 & reconstructed, a fascinating jigsaw. There was only one lacuna." (The autograph copy is towards the end of the manuscript book in folder 64:3. The original torn autograph manuscript is in folder 65:8.) Total: 4 typed pages/4 sheets + 3 blank loose sheets, originally inserted in black manuscript book next to the autograph transcription.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREENE, GRAHAM - MSS PROSE: "LIMITED EDITION...EXERCISE IN PORNOGRAPHY: Manuscript

PORNOGRAPHY, EXERCISE IN (LIMITED EDITION) BY GRAHAM GREENE - MSS: Manuscript