Greene, Graham - Correspondence Regarding., 01/23/1952-02/07/1956

File — Box: 23, Folder: 71

Identifier: GAMMS472.1.1694

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The Individual Authors Series contains correspondence, manuscripts, questionnaires from the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors, photos, publications, and clippings relating to individual authors who were accepted or considered as members of the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors established by Sister Mary Joseph, S.L., in 1932. The series is arranged alphabetically by author. Boxes 1-66.

Dates

01/23/1952-02/07/1956

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Extent

From the Collection: 125 Linear Feet (84 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence from Patricia McManus and Harold Guinzburg of Viking Press, D.R. Lowry, Greene's secretary, Mary Pritchett of Author's Representatives, John J. Considine, M.M., George Shuster, and others refers to Graham Greene's acceptance of the Gallery's Catholic Literary Award for "End of the Affair" and possible film by David Lewis. Some letters protest award to Greene for his "obscene" and "disgusting" book. Includes TL from Sister Mary Joseph refuting charges that Greene is a communist. Greene was elected to the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors in 1941.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GREENE, GRAHAM - CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING "END OF THE AFFAIR": Typed Letter Signed

BRITISH AUTHORS - GREENE, GRAHAM: Typed Letter Signed

MARY JOSEPH [SISTER] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GREENE: Typed Letter Signed

CONSIDINE, JOHN [M.M.] - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GREENE: Typed Letter Signed

SHUSTER, GEORGE - CORRESPONDENCE OUTGOING RE: GREENE: Typed Letter Signed