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Autograph letter, signed from Lawrence Ferlinghetti to Robert Creeley, April 10, 1957.

Autograph letter, signed from Lawrence Ferlinghetti to Robert Creeley, April 16, 1962.

Brief typed note signed discusses Swenson's book.

Typed letter signed 1 page from Don Finkel to May Swenson written July 10, 1963. Letter discusses Finkel's attempts to publish his books of poetry.

Typed letter signed 2 pages with signature dated October 18, 1966 written by Don Finkel. Letter discusses daily life and a potential fellowship at Bennington.

Typed note 1 page signed from Don Finkel to May Swenson written January 15, 1981. Note congratulates Swenson on a recent accomplishment.

Typed letter signed 1 page from Don Finkel to May Swenson written March 3, 1985. Letter thanks Swenson for her comments on Finkel's book "The Detachable Man."

Impressario by Donald Finkel is an example of his return to sculpture as Alzheimer's disease left him unable to write. Finkel created numerous sculptures from buttons, bottles and other found objects, in a process he called "dreckolage."

Donald Finkel's caving helmet worn during his exploration of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Finkel’s experiences inspired his 1968 work Answer Back.

Scrapbook of Donald Finkel's activities containing clippings of articles, reviews and advertisements, and programs, spanning the 1950s through 1970s.