Correspondence (General), 1985-2009

Series — 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

1985-2009

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

2.25 Linear Feet (Arranged alphabetically. Correspondents include: Box 26: Giles Adams, Jeanine Bartha, Bishop of Astorga, Bishop of Obispo (Antonio Briva), Mark Bosco, Caroline Bourget, Tom Burns, Rosa Maria Alvarez de Castro, Angel Cenete, Yvonne Cloetta, Count of Creixell, Daniel Cronin. Box 27: Cristina Davila, Nicholas Dennys, George Essex Evans (1863-1909), Francis Greene, Graham C. Greene, Francis Greene, Graham Carleton Greene, Richard Greene, Soledad Guberias (sp?), Alex Guinness, Shirley Hazzard, Paul Hogarth, Alberto Huerta, S.J., Joseph Jeffs, Manuel Iribarne, Frank Laughlin, John Mayhew, Carlos Murciano (1931- ), Christopher Neame, Stewart Newcombe, Valentine Pelka (1957- ), Jose Pineiro. Box 28: Ramon Porta, Max Reinhardt, Alvaro de la Rica, Michael Richey, Colin Roderick, Vicente Cebrian Sagarriga (Marques de Murrieta). Box 29: Nicholas Scheetz, Giles Semper, Nicholas Shakespeare, Norman Sherry, Sofia Starnes, Alfonso Troya, Octavia Victoria, Archbishop of Westminster. Box 30: Correspondence A-W.)