Sketches by Patrick Leigh Fermor., [1940-1980].
Scope and Contents
The archive consists of extensive correspondence from fans, friends and associates, including the poet Sir John Betjeman, painter Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, and Leigh Fermor's principal publisher John 'Jock' Murray. There are also literary manuscripts and typescripts, often with numerous annotations and revisions, diaries, notebooks, photographs, articles and research papers concerning most aspects of his and Joan's life, work and interests, including wide-ranging material on the war, in particular the resistance movement in Crete.
Dates
- Creation: [1940-1980].
Creator
- From the Collection: Fermor, Patrick Michael Leigh, Sir, knight (travel writer and soldier) (Person)
- From the Collection: Fermor, Joan Leigh (photographer, née Eyres Monsell, formerly Rayner) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
4 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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