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Larry's Writings (Miscellaneous Writings, Correspondence, and Clippings), 1970-1990

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Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Consists of various manuscript and typescript fragments and notes, speeches, clippings, and some correspondence related to both Françoise Kestsman Durrell and Lawrence Durrell. Some writings include the following poems: "Looking Glass/Eyeline/Summer", "Sleepwalkers," "Toby's Song," "Omega Grey," and "Spring Song." Also included is "Provence Entire, a prospectus for a book," and the preface to "Gynacocracy." Among the letters present is one from David Gascoyne to Françoise Kestsman Durrell regarding Lawrence Durrell's death.

Collection History

Custodial History

Françoise Kestsman Durrell appears to have lent some items in this collection to the Centre d'Etudes et Recherches Lawrence Durrell in Sommières; they are stamped accordingly.

Appraisal

No materials were removed from the collection during 2018 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.

Processing Information

Lawrence Durrell's passports were treated for possible mold damage during 2018 processing.

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in February 2018 with assistance from Julia English '19. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in February 2018. Folder inventory added by Julia English '19 and Matthew Oakland '20.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Larry's Writings (Miscellaneous Writings, Correspondence, and Clippings); Françoise Kestsman Durrell Collection of Lawrence Durrell Materials, C1592, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box B-001182

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Related Materials

International Lawrence Durrell Society. Special Collections.

Bibliography

MacNiven, Ian S. Lawrence Durrell: a biography. London: Faber and Faber, 1998.