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Graham Greene to Shirley Hazzard., 04/30/1990-04/30/1990

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 43
Identifier: GAMMS421.2.293

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence exchanged between Graham Greene, Shirley Hazzard and Francis Steegmuller, 1973 to 1990. Includes printed matter about Greene, including articles, newspaper clippings, exhibition and collection catalogs, as well as Greeneiana such as the menu from "Da Gemma's" restaurant in Capri (Folder 4:57); and the commemorative book of Greene's honorary citizenship of Capri (Folder 4:55).

Dates

  • 04/30/1990-04/30/1990

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.7 Linear Feet (21 Hollinger boxes (11 Document Cases, 10 Slim Document Cases))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

TLS dated 4/30/1990 (with postmarked envelope), from Graham Greene to Shirley Hazzard. Reference to Hazzard's book on the United Nations, entitled, "Countenance of Truth," (1989, 1990). Encloses a typescript copy of Greene's comments on the book for consideration by Amanda Vaill, executive editor, Penguin U.S.A. (dated 4/30/1990). 2 pages, 2 sheets for both letters by Greene. Folder includes 2 photocopies of each letter, with some editorial marks by Hazzard on Greene's letter to Vaill.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRES. TO HAZZARD, SHIRLEY 1990 (04/30): Typed Letter Signed

HAZZARD, SHIRLEY - CORRES. FROM GREENE, GRAHAM 1990 (04/30): Typed Letter Signed

HAZZARD, SHIRLEY - "COUNTENANCE OF TRUTH" - COMMENTS BY GREENE, Graham: Typed Letter Signed

VAILL, AMANDA - CORRES. FROM GREENE, GRAHAM 1990 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRES. TO VAILL, AMANDA 1990 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

WALDHEIM, KURT - SEE ALSO: HAZZARD, SHIRLEY (PAPERS): Typed Letter Signed

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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