Correspondence with Vivian H.H. Green, 1953-2005
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
Creator
- From the Collection: Cornwell | David John Moore | 1931-2020 | writer, pseudonym John le Carré (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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