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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 Smith writes to Gardner to tell her that they are ready for her to record her poems, published and unpublished.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.…

Post card from William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, July 17, 1978. Smith tells Gardner about how much he enjoyed spending an evening with her and being able to catch up on many things. He thanks her for her kind words about "Journey to the Dead…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, August 4, 1979. Smith's wife Sonja writes to Gardner to thank her for the pleasant evening. She is glad for the opportunity to get to know Gardner better. Sonja tells her that she looks forward to seeing her…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, October 13, 1980. Smith apologizes for not writing sooner and praises Gardner's book "That Was Then". He tells her that he nominated her book for the Lenore Marshall Poetry Award and that he was glad to see…