C.P. Snow., 09/07/1967-07/01/1968
Series-level Scope and Content Note
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
- 09/07/1967-07/01/1968
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Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (5 Hollinger Document Cases)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/17/05
Container Summary
1 TLS dated 9/7/1967 from C.P. Snow to Graham Greene regarding the combined resignation from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. 1 TL (carbon copy) dated 9/9/1967 from Greene to Snow thanking him for his letter. 1 TLS dated 4/3/1968 from Snow to Greene regarding changes to the resignation letter accompanied by two drafts of the letter. 1 TLS dated 7/1/1968 from Snow to Greene agreeing that the matter ought to be dropped.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRESP. FROM SNOW, C.P. (1967-1968): Typed Letter Signed
GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRESP. TO SNOW, C.P. (1967): Other Types
SNOW, C.P. - CORRESP. FROM GREENE, GRAHAM (1967): Other Types
SNOW, C.P. - CORRESP. TO GREENE, GRAHAM (1967-1968): Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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37th and O Streets, N.W.
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