1978-1981

Box — Box: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection primarily contains correspondence from Graham Greene to Leopoldo Duran (1964-1990). It also includes correspondence from Vivien Greene, Hugh Greene (brother) and Elizabeth Dennys (sister). Of note is a common place book containing autograph entries by Greene dating from the late 1970s. This was 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

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 (11 January 1978; 10 March 1978; 18 March 1978; 6 April 1978; 3 May 1978; 20 May 1978 (telegram); 18 June 1978; 28 July 1978; 24 September 1978; 9 October 1978; 6 December 1978 (telegram); 9 January 1979; 3 February 1979; 16 February 1979 (telegram); 20 February 1979; 11 April 1979; 4 May 1979; 18 June 1979; 22 October 1979 (newspaper clipping) 6 November 1979; 21 December 1979; Dated only 1979; 2 February 1980; 20 February 1980; 3 March 1980; 9 April 1980; 9 May 1980; 28 May 1980; 19 September 1980 (clippings only); 29 September 1980 (clippings); 8 October 1980 (postcard); 20 October 1980; 27 October 1980; 17 November 1980; 21 December 1980; 14 January 1981; 24 February 1981; 28 March 1981; 27 May 1981; 24 September 1981; 16 November 1981; 25 November 1981; 16 November 1981; 8 December 1981; 11 December 1981; 14 December 1981 )