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A typescript draft of "At Horseshoes," with autograph note by Gass explaining its origin and his intention to include it in Omensetter's Luck. He filed another draft of the same story, plus typescript fragments and notes in the same folder.

"Born to Be a Loser," review of Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass by Thorpe Menn, The Kansas City Star.

"Country of the Heart," review of Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass, Newsweek.

A catalog to commemorate the April 5, 1989 opening of an exhibition in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library at the University of Illinois, entitled Dandy & Fine, Accent to Ascent (1940 - ):Correspondence on the Occasions of Work…

Two clippings related to Gass's first novel, Omensetter's Luck:

Autograph chapter outline notes on Omensetter's Luck,in a blue examination booklet.

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

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.

Early narrative outline of Omensetter's Luck plot points and chapters.

Dust jackets and paperback covers for variousEnglish and foreign language editions of Omensetter’s Luck by William H. Gass.