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Photocopy of a typescript letter from Gass to his editor, David Segal, going into the structure, themes and significance of Omensetter's Luck, as well as great works of literature in general.

Humorous letter from Gass to his editor, David Segal, regarding reviews ofOmensetter's Luck.

Autograph letter signed from William H. Gass to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gass September 11, 1945.

Autograph letter signed from William H. Gass to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gass, September 2, 1945.

Autograph letter, signed from William H. Gass to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Gass, 1941, during his participation in the American Legion Buckeye Boys State. The American Legion Buckeye Boys State is an eight-day hands-on experience in the…

Printout draft of “Letter to the Editors of the Post-Dispatch” by William H. Gass as Samuel Clemens, regarding a bill to rename the Mark Twain Expressway the Mark McGwire Expressway, September 30, 1998.

Cover letter from Gass for a printout copy of his collection of novellas, "A Master of Sweet Revenges," published later asCartesian Sonata, in which he explains the thematic elements to the stories. Also includes the cover page of the printout.

Hans Lodeizen silhouette with correspondence from Lodeizen to James Merrill on verso. The silhouette sat in Merrill's study for many years.

Telegram from Charles Merrill to James Merrill, taken from "The Immortal Husband" scrapbook in the James Merrill Papers. The telegram includes advice on how to take failure if the play is not "a hit."

Typed letter, signed from James Merrill to Kimon Friar, September 14, 1946.