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A childhood note Merrill wrote to Leila "Zelly” Howard, his governess. This note was among the collection of notes and artwork which Howard's daughter sent back to Merrill as a set in 1977, after Zelly died.

This James Merrill postcard to David Jackson is one of the first mentions of Jackson in Merrill's Papers. The postcard was written shortly after they first met, and Merrill is wondering when he will see Jackson again.

James Merrill reads his poem "164 East 72nd Street" at the first James Merrill Symposium.

James Merrill reads his poem "A Downward Look" at the first James Merrill Symposium.

James Merrill reads his poem "Alessio and the Zinnias" at the first James Merrill Symposium.

James Merrill reads his poem "An Upward Look" at the first James Merrill Symposium.

James Merrill reads his poem "Cornwall" at the first James Merrill Symposium.

James Merrill reads his poem "Days of 1964" in January hall at Washington University in St. Louis.

James Merrill reads his poem "Icecap" at the first James Merrill Symposium.

James Merrill reads the poem "Ideas" on the radio program "A Moveable Feast" hosted by Tom Vitale. The episode is titled "Late Settings."