Obituaries / Inscribed Printed Ephemera, 1977-1991

Box — Box: 11

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

1977-1991

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 (Folder 1: 3 printed programs for Greene's memorial mass at Westminster Cathedral, June 6, 1991. Folder 2: Epitaphs - suggestion list. Folder 3: Eulogy by Duran: "The Last Farewell to Graham Greene" (typescript) Folder 4: Reminiscence by Duran: "Horas Inolvidables con Graham Greene Cenas de Antibes" (typescript) Folders 5-12: Newspaper and printed obituaries. Folders 13-15: Articles about Greene forwarded to Duran by Greene with inscriptions. Folders 16-21: Printed ephemera including blank postcards featuring Greene. Folder 22: Photographs of Greene's gravesite (4 color).)