| Description | Typescript memoirs by Miranda Christen (born Phyllis Mayard) who at one time sub-let Orwell's Islington flat and typed up his manuscripts, including the ms of '1984'.
The main memoir covers her life from her birth c1914 until c1938. as well as other periods in her life. (243 ff)
In addition to the full typescript there are also two versions of a typescript text with minor annotations, entitled 'TWO SUMMERS or The Tenant of 27b'. It include her reminiscences of Orwell's flat in Canonbury Square, 1946-1947. One of these versions is dated 18 June 1984 (17 ff and 11 ff).
Included in this file, there is also an 11-page typescript memoir, with minor annotations in pen, of Oliver Adye-Curran. This item appears to be completely unconnected to the life of George Orwell. |