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Maurice English to Isabella Gardner, June 5, 1961. English writes to Gardner to assure her that he will work with her on issues regarding the cover to her new book, "The Looking Glass". He read a copy and he was very impressed by it. He enjoys the…

Typed letter, signed from Maurice English to Isabella Gardner, March 20, 1955.

Maurice English to Isabella Gardner, No Year: May 21. English complements Gardner on her poems. He says that he has read them repeatedly. He does give his critique on a few of her poems and indicates that he has made changes to improve her poem "The…

Typed letter, signed from Karl Shapiro to Isabella Gardner, January 22, 1957.

Karl Shapiro to Isabella Gardner, February 4, 1955. Shapiro complements Gardner on her poem and her developed talent. He mentions that he is afraid of new situations. Shapiro says that Berkeley feels like a foreign land. He doesn't want to go back…

Karl Shapiro to Isabella Gardner, March 22, 1954. Shapiro gives Gardner his opinions on her paper. He mentions that he doesn't like the way poets are encouraged by the public to talk about things instead of hearing poems. He advises Gardner not to…

Post card from Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, June 9 - no year. Bishop thanks Gardner for the photo of her house. She tells Gardner that she is sorry to hear bad news about the husband of Gardner's friend. Bishop is afraid that this situation will…

Post card from Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, circa 1970. Bishop says that she discovered a post card that should have been sent to Gardner. She is sending a it to Gardner even though it was supposed to have been sent to her over a year before. Bishop…

Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, October 9, 1955. Bishop writes from Rio and thanks Gardner for writing to her. She is aware that Gardner has seen a copy of her book and has requested that a copy of Gardner's book be sent to her. Bishop says that she…

Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, October 21, 1955. Bishop mentions that the local post office is very good because she received Gardner's letter in about 3 days. Bishop also says that she has met Mary Morse to deliver a message from Gardner. She tells…