Letter from Anthony Thwaite to Mrs. Walton, 1978-07-05

File — Box: 1, Folder: 58

Identifier: GAMMS429.1.58

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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

Creation: 1978-07-05

Creator

From the Collection: Jeffs, Joseph, Georgetown University Librarian (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed from Anthony Thwaite to Miss Walton, regarding his artistic likes and dislikes. Thwaite references a number of authors and musicians including George Herbert, Thomas Hardy, George Eliot, Mozart, Shubert, Bruckner, etc. He also discusses his daughters' tastes in music and thanks Walton for sending a stamp. Dated 7/5/1978.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WALTON, MISS - CORRESP FROM THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed

THWAITE, ANTHONY - CORRESP TO WALTON, MISS (1978): Typed Letter Signed

ELIOT, GEORGE - REF BY THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed

HERBERT, GEORGE - REF BY THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed

HARDY, THOMAS - REF BY THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed

MOZART, AMADEUS - REF BY THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed

SHUBERT, FRANZ - REF BY THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed

BRUCKNER, ANTON - REF BY THWAITE, ANTHONY (1978): Typed Letter Signed