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Lawrence to George Conway, 10 June 1925

 Item — Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Written from the Del Monte Ranch, Valdez, New Mexico. Included with the letter is a photograph of Lawrence with his cow, Susan, and Frieda’s nephew, Friedel Jaffe. D.H. Lawrence writes to Conway about life in New Mexico, progress on his Mexico novel (The Plumed Serpent), and mentions the devastating illness he contracted in Oaxaca. George Conway was an English civil engineer. He became manager of the Mexican Light and Power Company in 1916, and wrote about Mexican history. He and his wife befriended the Lawrences in Mexico City in 1925, and were helpful when Lawrence became ill.

Dates

  • 10 June 1925

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research. Researchers should use the digital version of this collection. Originals are housed in high security area.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Folder

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451