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Typescript letter with autograph: Henry Rago to James Dickey, 1959: July 15; typed on "Poetry" letterhead; Rago mentions that he would like to introduce Dickey, Fred Bock and Mona Van Duyn for some event; he agrees with Dickey's insistence to keep…

Typed letter, signed from James Merrill to James Dickey, October 12, 1959.

Autograph postcard: John Hall Wheelock to James Dickey, 1959: October 31; Wheelock mentions to Dickey that he needs biographical data for an essay that he is working on.

Autograph letter and Poems: Robert Bly to James Dickey, 1960: February 6; Poems titled "Dusk before Dawn" and "The Rare Perfume"; Bly gives Dickey his opinion on Dickey's reviews on some poems, especially that of James Wright;

Crucifixion. As usual, Mary and the disciple John stand in mourning. This illumination is full of narration; the centurion Longinus holds a scroll with his words upon it: vere Dei Filius erat iste “truly this was the Son of God.” Another figure…

Pentecost.

Penitential Psalms. An interior depiction of David, who appears with a devotional book and his harp.

O Intemerata. In this depiction, which accompanies the O Intemerata prayer, the Virgin holds a red, gilded egg while a heavenly choir and angel musicians surround her. In this jubilant scene, the angels conveniently (at least for the viewer) hold the…

Office of the Dead. Burial.

None: Presentation in the Temple. 40 days after Christ's birth, Mary presented the child and made an offering, according to Mosaic custom. The high priest receives the child while the figure behind Mary brings the customary offering of doves.