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Gregory Corso to Isabella Gardner, no date - 4 page letter typed on tissue paper. Corso writes to Gardner about his early years living in Catholic boys home, orphanages, and prison. He writes about his difficulty learning to live in a "non-…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, No date, autograph card signed. Smith writes to Gardner about his busy, frustrating week. He mentions to her about Sonja coming to visit him and how they will call Gardner so that they all can get together.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, No date, autograph letter signed. Smith addresses Gardner as "Belle" and offers his help through a distressing time in her life.

Autograph letter, signed from William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, June 18, 1966.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, October 1, 1968. Smith writes to Gardner to tell her that they are ready for her to record her poems, published and unpublished. Smith wants her to come early before the appointment at 10am.

Post card from William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, January 28, 1974. Smith updates Gardner on his travels with Sonja to Guadeloupe and Paris. He inquires when will Gardner be coming East to visit them.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, December 28, 1974. Smith apologizes for not having time to see Gardner. He says that his work at Columbia has been time-consuming and has left him no time to see anyone. He hopes to see her again on her next…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, September 10, 1960. Smith mentions seeing David Niles and that Niles would love to help Gardner again. He says that he enjoyed having Gardner at his home and that he and his family miss her.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, September 8, 1978. Smith tells Gardner that he is horrified to hear the sad news about her husband, Allen Tate. He is sorry for all that she has been through and understands that she cannot reunite with Tate.…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, February 23, 1979. Smith writes to Gardner about organizing a memorial for Allen Tate. Smith indicates that he hates having to plunge back into teaching at Hollins College, Virginia, because of the foul weather.…