Vivien Greene, 1991-2004

Box — Multiple Containers

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

1991-2004

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

0.5 Linear Feet (Box 4 (1991-1999) Duran to Vivien Greene 3 August 1991; Vivien Greene to Duran 14 August 1991; 9 January 1992; 8 December 1992; 23 December 1992; 4 January 1993; 27 January 1993; 3 April 1993; 20 April 1993; 3 July 1993; 28 July 1993; 29 April 1993; 5 June 1994; 6 July 1994; 18 July 1994; 4 August 1994; 6 November 1994; 21 January 1995; 5 February 1995; 5 November 1995; 15 November 1995; December 1995; 14 January 1996; 31 January 1996; July 1996 (7 July?); 9 July 1996; 2 January 1997; 15 September 1997; 12 December 1997; 15 April 1998; 15 August 1998; 5 December 1998; August 1999; 18 August 1999. Box 5 (2000-2004) 6 February 2000; 31 March 2000; Duran to Vivien Greene, 22 June 2000; Vivien Greene to Duran, 2000; 7 December 2000; 29 December 2000; 5 March 2001; Margaret Brown to Duran, 20 February 2001; Vivien Greene to Duran, 19 May 2001; Margaret Brown to Duran, 2 June 2001; 30 June 2001; Vivien Greene to Duran, 19 July 2001; Margaret Brown to Duran, 28 July 2001; 21 August 2001; 13 September 2001; 3 October 2001; 14 October 2001; Vivien Greene and Margaret Brown to Duran, 17 January 2002; Margaret Brown to Duran, 11 February 2002; Vivien Greene to Duran, 4 March 2002; Margaret Brown to Duran, 6 May 2002; 1 June 2002; Vivian Greene to Duran, 4 October 2002; Margaret Brown to Duran, 18 October 2002; 26 Oct 2002; 30 Oct 2002; 11 November 2002; Duran to Vivien Greene, 10 December 2002; Margaret Brown to Duran, 15 December 2002; 13 March 2003; 17 April 2003; 2003? 13 May 2003; 12 September 2003; 22 October 2003; 4 November 2003; 10 November 2003; 18 November 2003; 17 February 2004; 14 March 2004; Duran to Vivien Greene, 30 October 1991; 5 September 1992; 23 December 1992; 17 January 1993; 3 February 1993; 11 April 1993; 8 August 1993; 28 January 2000; 25 March 2000; 10 June 2001; undated. )