1964-1977

Box — Box: 1

Collection-level Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

Correspondence from Graham Greene to Leopoldo Duran (1964-1990). Includes correspondence from Vivien Greene, Hugh Greene (brother) and Elizabeth Dennys (sister). Of note is a common place book containing autograph entries by Greene. A gift from Duran whose intention was for Greene to jot down notes about his readings and thoughts. Nicknamed "the Picasso" by Duran who conceived the idea after a visit to the Picasso Museum in Antibes. Additionally, the collection includes autograph diaries kept by Duran during his travels with Greene, as well as correspondence files relating to Duran's attempt to elicit funding for a Greene library at the Oseira Monastery (1998-1999).

Dates

From the Sub-Series: 1964-1990

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library 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.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (30 June 1964; 30 September 1968; 31 August 1971; 9 February 1972; 20 March 1974; 5 February 1973; 7 April 1975; 1 December 1975; 9 December 1975 (telegram); 11 December 1975; 19 December 1975; 27 December 1975; 8 January 1976; 2 March 1976; 12 April 1976; 26 May 1976; 6 July 1976 (telegram); 5 August 1976; 11 August 1976; 19 September 1976; 18 October 1976; 31 October 1976; 28 November 1976; 28 December 1976; 19 January 1977; 7 February 1977; 7 February 1977 (second letter dated same); 9 March 1977 20 April 1977 7 June 1977 11 June 1977 7 July 1977 (telegram) 14 September 1977 4 October 1977 )