Pierre Boulez., 12/12/1967-04/17/1968

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: 91277

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains correspondence regarding the proposed combined resignation of Honorary Members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters due to the Academy's failure to publicly oppose the Vietnam War. Graham Greene sent a cover letter and a draft of the combined resignation letter to all Honorary Members. Their responses and continued correspondence with Greene are contained here, along with carbon copies of Greene's replies.

Dates

12/12/1967-04/17/1968

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (5 Hollinger Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/17/05

Container Summary

1 TL (carbon copy) dated 12/12/1967 from Graham Greene to Pierre Boulez regarding the letter of resignation to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. 1 TLS dated 12/29/1967 from Boulez to Greene regarding changes to the proposed letter. 1 TLS dated 4/17/1968 from Boulez to Greene. 1 TL (carbon copy) dated 4/17/1968 from Greene to Boulez regarding the postponement of the letter.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRESP. TO BOULEZ, PIERRE (1967-1968): Other Types

GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRESP. FROM BOULEZ, PIERRE (1967-1968): Typed Letter Signed

BOULEZ, PIERRE - CORRESP. TO GREENE, GRAHAM (1967-1968): Typed Letter Signed

BOULEZ, PIERRE - CORRESP. FROM GREENE, GRAHAM (1967-1968): Other Types