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Post card from James Wright to Isabella Gardner, July 19, 1979. Wright updates Gardner on the status of the Madonna painting pictured on the front of the post card.

Post card from James Wright to Isabella Gardner, January 1973. Wright and his wife, Annie, stopped by to view the Madonna painting--which is pictured on the front of the post card. He says that while they were looking at the painting, a small black…

James Wright to Isabella Gardner, no date (autograph letter signed, 2 pages). This poem was inspired by a conversation Wright had with Gardner over the phone. Wright wrote out these phrases as Gardner talked on the phone. She spoke about "Prospero's…

James Wright to Isabella Gardner, no date (typed letter signed, 2 pages). Wright tells Gardner that Dr. Caplan approved his return to work. He tells her of how he has alienated "B". And for the last 3 years, he has been blindly living-not caring…

James Wright to Isabella Gardner, December 12, 1965. Wright tells Gardner that he tried to call her when he received her letter. He says that the letter was delayed getting to him. Wright tells Gardner that he had not been able to visit his parents…

James Wright to Isabella Gardner, August 6, 1966. Wright updates Gardner on his travels and asks her to forgive him for not writing sooner. He is anxious to see his sons, who have been delayed in visiting him because of an airline strike. He is…

James Wright to Isabella Gardner, August 17, 1966. Wright invites Gardner to read poetry with him at the Poetry Center at the YMHA on the request of Galen Williams. He understands if she does not wish to participate, but he would love for her to read…

James Wright to Isabella Gardner, April 8, 1969. Wright includes his poem "Prospero's Tale" within the letter. Wright says that the poem was inspired by what Gardner said to him on the phone the week before. He gives her his permission to do whatever…

Photocopy of "Gravity and Incantation" by James Wright from the Minnesota Review, Spring 1962. Wright reviews The Jacob's Ladder by Denise Levertov and The Looking Glass by Isabella Gardner.

Photograph of Constance Urdang looking directly at the camera while sitting. Photograph by Sara Wykes.