Manuscripts, 1973

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

1973

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

1 Linear Feet (Boxes 32-33: Manuscripts (unbound) by Duran on various literary subjects. Boxes 34: Manuscript (2 copies of bound typescript, undated): "El Poder y la Gloria de Graham Greene." One copy bears inscription by Graham Greene on flyleaf. Includes envelope of loose notes. Box 35: Manuscript (bound typescript, 2 copies, undated): "The Whisky Priest/ A study of the priesthood in Graham Greene's 'Power and the Glory'." Box 36: Manuscript (bound typescript, 2 copies, undated): "Una Lista de Sus Obras y Criticismos" One copy inscribed by Greene. Box 37: Item 1.Manuscripts (bound typescript): Doctoral dissertation "El Substrato Teologico en la Obra de Graham Greene" (1973); inscribed by Greene. Box 37. Item 2. "Los Crisis del Sacerdote en Graham Greene." Undated. Box 38: Manuscripts (bound typescripts): a) "El Problema del Pecado y de la Gracia en Graham Greene." b) "Miguel de Palacios." )