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Illustrations for The Tunnel
Illustrations by Gass for the design and layout of The Tunnel:diagrams of the tunnel; corresponding outline of the chapters; sketches of "The Pennants of Passive Attitudes and Emotions," Party of the Disappointed People "PdP" banners and "the…
"The Artist and Society" - Draft Fragments
Selected draft fragments of the essay, "The Artist and Society,"first published inThe New Republic, July 17, 1968, reprinted inThe Purdue AlumnusandThe Penguin Book of Essay,and collected inFiction and the Figures of Life.
"The Bard"
First ten pages of typescript of Gass's first short story; with explanatory autograph note by Gass.
Omensetter's Luck - Chapter Outline
Autograph chapter outline notes on Omensetter's Luck,in a blue examination booklet.
Letter from M.B. Ogle, Jr. Regarding Missing Omensetter's Luck Manuscript
Letter from M.B. Ogle, Jr. to the members of the Purdue University philosophy department teaching staff, regarding Gass's lostOmensetter's Luckdraft. Gass later learned the draft had been stolen (along with an essay) by a colleague, who attempted to…
Omensetter's Luck - Letter to David Segal, March 12, 1966
Humorous letter from Gass to his editor, David Segal, regarding reviews ofOmensetter's Luck.
Omensetter's Luck - Sketched Map of Gilean
Sketch of Gilean, Ohio, the fictional town that is the setting of Omensetter's Luck, drawn on the back of a typescript draft page.
On Being Blue - Invitation, Paul's Books
Invitation to a reception for William Gass at Paul's Books in University City, MO.
"Carrots, Noses, Snow, Rose, Roses..." - Princeton University Lecture Invitation
Invitation for the 9th Annual Rabbi Irving M. Levey Lecture: William H. Gass presenting "Carrots, Noses, Snow, Rose, Roses: The Ontological Transformation of Language and Literature." Also published in The Journal of Philosophy, Nov. 7, 1976. An…
"River Styx 21st Birthday Bash" Invitation
A postcard invitation to a celebration of River Styx's 21st anniversary at Duff's Restaurant.