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Autograph elementary school exercise book containing drawings and childhood rhymes by William Jay Smith.

Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, April 11, 1957. Bishop informs Gardner that she just moved to New York. She just read Gardner's letter and is pleased to know that Gardner will be in town soon. Bishop would like to have lunch with her. Bishop says that…

Post card from Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, August 10, 1957. Bishop writes to Gardner to tell her that she and her friends spent the day at the location on the front of the post card (Great Beach, Roque Island, ME.). They went on a boat ride, they…

Post card from Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, August 8, 1969. Bishop thanks Gardner for her letter and is glad that Gardner likes Ireland. She then explains who the woman is that is pictured on the front of the post card. She tells Gardner that the…

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, December 10, 1966. Bishop updates Gardner on her new address - she has been moving around alot and grows tired of it. She tells her that she bought another house, but expresses regret because she really doesn't need it.…

Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, December 19, 1957. Bishop congratulates Gardner on her marriage to Allen Tate. She invites them down to South America for their honeymoon. Bishop offers to show Gardner some sights in Rio. Bishop is glad to hear that…

Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, December 31, 1960. Bishop thanks Gardner for the card that she sent. Bishop asks Gardner when will she and Allen be coming to South America. She tells Gardner that she and Lota will be going to Italy for about 4 or 5…

Post card from Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, December 5, 1955. Bishop addresses Gardner as "Isabella". The earlier correspondence from Bishop was addressed to "Miss Gardner". She has been waiting for Gardner's book to arrive and there is some delay…

Elizabeth Bishop to Gardner, December 9, 1957. Bishop tells Gardner that her name "Bella" reminds her of an old song that Bishop's grandfather used to sing to her. She meant to write to Gardner about her poem in the September issue of "Poetry" , but…