F - Flash-forward: April 1st in Purgatory,

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Draft 1: Oldest full draft found[5402-209 and 5402-207]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 1 consists of 5402-209 and 5402-207, the oldest full draft found; followed by 5401-199 and 5401-251

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 175, Folder 5402

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 notes

Format
209 is a photocopied typewritten draft (original not found) with notes in pencil, blue pen, black pen, and purple pen, as well as occasional notes carried over from photocopying; 207 is a typewritten draft containing extensive inline and marginal edits in purple pen and black pen. Hand-drawn box in upper right corner.

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 2: Typewritten revision of oldest draft[5401-199 and 5401-251]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 2 consists of 5401-199 and 5401-251, reflecting changes made in pencil on 5402-209 and 5402-207, the previous (and earliest) full draft; photocopied to produce the following draft, 5401-121 and 5401-119

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5401

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 notes

Format
typewritten draft; decorative initial in black pen; additional notes in pencil; catchword in bottom right corner; four-line note in left margin of 2nd page is vertically oriented

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 3: Photocopy of third draft[5401-121 and 5401-119]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 3 consists of 5401-121 and 5401-119, which are photocopies of the preceding draft: 5401-199 and 5401-251; followed by 5395-21 and 5395-23

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5401

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 drafts

Format
photocopy of a typewritten draft; decorative initial photocopied; catchword in bottom right corner; no additional notes

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 4: Typewritten draft[5395-021 and 5395-023]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 4 contains 5395_21, 23. Reflects changes made in the notes of Draft 3. Preceded by older draft 5401_121, 119 and followed by newer draft 5399_21, 23.

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5395

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 drafts

Format
typewritten draft that reflects taped revisions, decorative initial capital, and catchword in the bottom right; 2nd page has a taped-on first stanza that does not cover any text; Line edits made in blue marker and black pen.

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 5: Photocopy of fourth draft[5399-021 and 5399-023]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 5 consists of 5399_21 and 23, photocopies of 5395. Comes after older draft 5395_21 and 23 and before newer draft 5396_23 and 25.

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5399

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 drafts

Format
photocopy of typewritten draft 5395. Decorative initial carried over in photocopying process. Catchword in the bottom right corner. Minor notes in pencil.

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 6: Photocopy of fourth draft[5396-023 and 5396-025]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 6 consists of 5396-23 and 5396-25, both photocopies of 5395 that follow 5399-21 and 5399-23 in the draft sequence; followed by 5393-25 and 5393-27

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5396

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 drafts

Format
photocopied draft with decorative initial carried over in copying process; notes in pencil and blue pen; catchword in bottom right corner, page number in bottom middle

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 7: Typewritten draft[5393-025 and 5393-027]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 7 contains 5393_25, 27, comes between newer draft 5396_23, 25 and older draft 5394.1_27, 29.

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5389

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 typescripts/manuscripts

Format
typewritten draft containing taped-over revisions. Catchword in the bottom right corner. Page number in upper left corner obscured by faint brown stain. Watermark faintly visible.

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 8: Photocopy of seventh draft[5394.1-027 and 5394.1-029]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 8 consist of 5394.1_27, 29, which are photocopies of 5393; comes between older draft 5393_25, 27 and newer draft 5394.2_27, 29.

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5394.1

Date
June 1975

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 typescripts/manuscripts

Format
Galley proofs; recto only; three pages per sheet; holograph corrections in pencil and blue pencil, including standard proofreading marks

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 9: Photocopy of seventh draft[5394.2-027 and 5394.2-029]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 9 consists of 5394.2-27 and 5394.2-29, photocopies of 5393 with minor notes, similar to Draft 10; preceded by 5394.1-27 and 5394.1-29; followed by 5397-81 and 5397-83

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5394.2

Date
June 12, 1975

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 typescripts/manuscripts

Format
photocopy of a typewritten draft on plain paper, three-hole punch on left side; page number in upper left corner; decorative initial in red felt pen; catchword in bottom right corner; minor notes in black pen

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Draft 10: Photocopy of seventh draft[5397-081 and 5397-083]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Draft 10 consists of 5397-81 and 5397-83, photocopies of 5393 with notes similar to Draft 9; latest draft before galley proofs; order of final two drafts determined by pattern of earlier sections and similarities to galley proofs

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5397

Date
undated

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 drafts

Format
photocopy of typewritten draft on plain white paper; decorative initial in red pen; minor notes in pencil; catchword in bottom right corner; faint page number in upper right corner

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts

Galley proof[5389-042 and 5389-044]


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Title
Divine Comedies - The Book of Ephraim - F

Subject
Merrill, James, 1926-1995--Divine Comedies
Merrill, James, 1926-1995—The Book of Ephraim

Description
Considered final extant draft in collection because it is a galley proof; also, timestamp on first page of proofs very close to book publication date.

Creator
Merrill, James

Source
James Merrill Papers (MSS083) Box 174, Folder 5389

Date
Date stamp of 24 NOV 1975 on first sheet of proofs

Rights
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Relation
Series V-12 galley proofs

Format
Galley proofs; recto only; three pages per sheet; holograph corrections in pencil and blue pencil, including standard proofreading marks

Language
English

Type
Manuscripts