"How Father Quixote Became a Monsignor", Undated
Scope and Contents
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
- Undated
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 (Folder 1: Typescript inscribed with autograph annotations by Greene: "This is the first chapter of a novel which I am fairly certain will never be completed..." Folders 2-5: Photocopies of typescripts of Greene's novel. Folder 6: Photocopy of letter from Duran dated February 8, 1982; notes dated March 1, 1982; and photocopy of page comments on "Monsignor Quixote.")
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Duran, Leopoldo (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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