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Mona Van Duyn to Isabella Gardner, February 3, 1969. Van Duyn writes to Gardner to let her know that she is recovering from illnesses that she has been enduring since August of 1968. Van Duyn expresses her thanks for Gardner agreeing to send her…

Mona Van Duyn to Isabella Gardner, December 1972. Van Duyn addressed the letter as "Dear Friends"., indicating that the letter was sent to several people. Van Duyn sends a letter updating on her recent travels and activities. She also mentions her…

Mona Van Duyn to Isabella Gardner, December 30, 1972. Van Duyn tells Gardner that she hopes that going to California will go better for her. She says that Carolyn Kizer told her that Gardner had fallen and had broken bones. Van Duyn thanks Gardner…

Typescript draft with extensive corrections of "Howard Nemerov 1920-1991" by Mona Van Duyn. Also includes photocopies of published version and an afterword by Albert Lebowitz.

Typescript and autograph drafts of "Endings: For Howard Nemerov" by Mona Van Duyn. Collected in Firefall.

Drafts of Tribute to Howard Nemerov. In a memorial tribute to Howard Nemerov, Van Duyn describes his personality and dedication to his craft. She also describes his actions prior to his death.

Drafts of the Poetry of Howard Nemerov. Van Duyn describes Nemerov's personality and how his work affected her when she read it.

Drafts of Howard Nemerov. Van Duyn describes Nemerov's personality and gives examples of things he said and did. She also gives her impressions of his work.

Autograph letter signed 1 page from Mona Van Duyn to May Swenson dated November 25, 1980. Letter discusses Van Duyn's recent fellowship of the Academy of American Poets.

Autograph letter signed 1 page from Mona Van Duyn to May Swenson dated November 26, 1980. Letter thanks Swenson for nominating and voting for Van Duyn for a fellowship.