Letter from Leopoldo Duran to Joseph and Jeannine Jeffs, 2004-12-26

File — Box: 1, Folder: 29

Identifier: GAMMS429.1.29

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

2004-12-26

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed from Leopoldo Duran to Joseph E. Jeffs and Jeannine Jeffs, regarding Graham Greene and the death of Vivien Greene. He also praises Joseph and Jeannine as a good Catholic couple and encourages Joseph to publish a book of stories. Also references King's College, London. Folder includes envelope. Dated 12/26/2004.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KING'S COLLEGE - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2004): Autographed Letter

GREENE, GRAHAM - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2004): Autographed Letter

GREENE, VIVIEN - REF BY DURAN, LEOPOLDO (2004): Autographed Letter