Context: Letter from Jenella Smith to Christy Brown, concerning romantic feelings towards one another, her attitude towards love, Christy’s relationship with Beth Moore and her daily affairs,

Letter from Jenella Smith to Christy Brown, concerning romantic feelings towards one another, her attitude towards love, Christy’s relationship with Beth Moore and her daily affairs,

1963 September 3.

Jenella Smith explains she does not feel free to write all that she would like as “anything written can be damag[ing] to the writer.” She explores love in the imaginary sense and compares it to reality.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Smith, Jenella
Contributors:	Brown, Christy, 1932-1981
Format:	Manuscript
Language:	English
Subjects:	Brown, Christy, > 1932-1981 > Correspondence
Notes:	Manuscript. The letter is written over a number of days, dates are not specifically given. Physical description: 1 item (18 pages with envelope). more
Arrangement:	Item

Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005.

I. Christy Brown's books, 1935-1994.
II. Christy Brown's artwork, 1955-1965
III. Photographs of Christy Brown, his friends and family, 1944-1998.
IV. Literary typescripts and drafts by Christy Brown, 1954-1982.
V. Poetry by Christy Brown, 1951-1971.
- V.I. Unpublished poetry by Christy Brown to Katriona Maguire [Delahunt], 1951-1964.
- V.II. Other unpublished poetry by Christy Brown, 1953-1971.
VI. Personal memorabilia, 1932-1989.
VII. Documents of family interest, 1950-2000.
VIII. Letters to Katriona Delahunt from Christy Brown, 1945-1981.
IX. Family letters, notes and greeting cards, 1961-1982.
X. Letters from Beth Moore to Christy Brown, 1955-1971.
XI. Letters from Bob Colllis and Katriona Delahunt to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.I. Letters from Robert Collis to Christy Brown and Beth Moore, 1950-1970.
- XI.II. Personal letters from Katriona Maguire née Delahunt to Christy Brown, 1964-1970.
XII. Letters relating to literary and publishing matters, 1961-1982.
XIII. Letters and documents relating to the film 'My Left Foot', 1989-1990.
XIV. Letters to Christy Brown and family regarding legal, financial and royalty matters, 1954-1989.
- XIV.I. Letters to Christy Brown from Collis & Ward Solicitors concerning legal and financial matters...
- XIV.II. Letters from various banks, corporations and broadcasters concerning royalties, financial an...
XV. Letters to Christy Brown, mainly from female correspondents,
XVI. Miscellaneous letters, fan mail, documents, theatre programmes, magazines and photocopied mater...
XVII. Newspaper cuttings and material acquired by the Christy Brown Estate, 1913-2001.
XVIII. Additional copy papers, concerning Christy Brown, 1945-2005.

Letter from Jenella Smith to Christy Brown, concerning romantic feelings towards one another, her attitude towards love, Christy’s relationship with Beth Moore and her daily affairs,

1963 September 3.

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection:	Christy Brown Papers, 1932-2005
Description:	Jenella Smith explains she does not feel free to write all that she would like as “anything written can be damag[ing] to the writer.” She explores love in the imaginary sense and compares it to reality.
Main Creator:	Smith, Jenella
Language:	English
Extent:	1 item (18 pages with envelope).
Format:	Manuscript
Call Number:	MS 49,739/15/2/2 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:	Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.