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Correspondence with Vivian H.H. Green, 1953-2005

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MS. le Carré 923
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Personal correspondence with Vivian H.H. Green, Fellow and Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford, Cornwell's lifelong friend, and inspiration for George Smiley, 1953-2005. Mostly comprises letters from Cornwell to Green, most frequent in the 1950s, with a small number of letters from Green to Cornwell in the 1980s and 1990s. Topics include Cornwell's university studies, financial issues, relationship with his father, first marriage, early jobs, books and family [some folios have been closed]

Dates

  • Creation: 1953-2005

Extent

1 box (1 folder)

Language of Materials

  • English

Conditions Governing Access

Some material is closed.

Shelfmark

MS. le Carré 923