Letter from Leopoldo Duran to Joseph Jeffs, 2002-01-12
Scope and Contents
The Joseph E. Jeffs Papers contain correspondence between the former University Librarian at Georgetown University, Joseph E. Jeffs, and a number of scholars and writers. Among the significant individuals with whom Jeffs kept in contact are Ambassador William H. Taft, III, writer Yvonne Cloetta, and author Graham Greene. There are also letters in the collection from Norman Mailer and Anthony Thwaite, as well as a collection of newspaper clippings on Graham Greene. Jeffs also collected numerous quotes written by various authors from their own works.
Dates
- 2002-01-12
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
1 Autograph Letter Signed from Leopoldo Duran to Joseph E. Jeffs, regarding Graham Greene, Vivien Greene (who he visited at Oxford), and his short book, "GM Hopkins Solitudes and Terrible Sonnets." The letter also references Jeannine's health and Nicholas Scheetz. Also includes envelope.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
DURAN, LEOPOLDO - CORRESP. TO JEFFS, JOSEPH E. (2002): Autographed Letter
JEFFS, JOSEPH E. - CORRESP. FROM DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2002): Autographed Letter
SCHEETZ, NICHOLAS - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2002): Autographed Letter
GREENE, GRAHAM - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2002): Autographed Letter
JEFFS, JEANNINE - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2002): Autographed Letter
GREENE, VIVIEN - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2002): Autographed Letter
OXFORD - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2002): Autographed Letter
"GM HOPKINS SOLITUDES AND TERRIBLE SONNETS" - REF (2002): Autographed Letter
Creator
- From the Collection: Jeffs, Joseph, Georgetown University Librarian (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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