Personal correspondence, 1991-2003

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Folder 1) Personal letters, ‘Letters and cards which gave special pleasure’, most containing thanks for social gatherings, gifts and financial donations, some relating to dolls' houses and her collection, 1991-2003. Arranged chronologically. Includes:

order of service for Graham Greene’s memorial requiem mass, 6 Jun 1991
copy of the Oxford Mail containing an interview with Vivien about her relationship with her husband, 29 Jan 2000
copy of Laurel for Libby by Vivien Greene
list of famous autographs
leaflet about the Rotunda (dolls' house museum)
letters from Harman Grisewood, broadcaster, Eye, Suffolk, 30 May 1991, 22 Apr 1994 & 13 May 1994
letter from Bill Bryson, author, New Hampshire, with thanks for her appreciation, 10 Feb 1999
letters from Elizabeth Jennings, poet, Oxford, referring to Vivien’s help during her nervous breakdown, 27 Feb 1999 and 25 Nov 1999
letter from Anita Björn, Stockholm, her husband’s mistress relating to Michael Meyer’s death and family news, 9 Sep 2000.

Folder 2) ‘Memories of friendship with Pauline Flick’, owner of the Rollright Stones, including photographs, letters and details of her funeral, 1993-2000.

Folder 3) Birthday cards received on her 98th birthday, 1 Aug 2002.