1982-1990

Box — Box: 3

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 (Folders 1-43: 3 March 1982; 24 March 1982; 9 April 1982; 10 June 1982; 25 June 1982 (telegram); 19 September 1982; 16 December 1982; 3 February 1983; 28 February 1983; 12 March 1983; 14 March 1983; 9 May 1983; Undated (1983?); 21 July 1983; 10 August 1983 (telegram); 10 August 1983 (telegram, duplicate) Undated (1983?); 14 August 1983; 6 October 1983; 11 November 1983; Dated only 1983; 23 December 1983; 18 February 1984; 3 March 1984; 31 July 1984; 2 April 1985; 1 May 1985; 8 August 1985; 18 December 1985; 6 July 1986; 1 November 1986; 5 December 1986; 22 January 1987; 24 November 1987; 19 February 1988; 3 August 1988; 12 October 1988; 26 March 1989; 22 July 1989; 25 July 1989; 5 February 1990; 5 August 1990; 7 September 1990. Folder 44: Photocopies and typescripts of 4 letters from Greene dated 1985 (2), 1986, and 1989. )