Browse Items (1587 total)

William Jay Smith with an actor working on The Straw Market.

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, 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, 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…

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 Smith writes to Gardner to tell her that they are ready for her to record her poems, published and unpublished.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

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, No date, autograph letter signed. Smith addresses Gardner as "Belle" and offers his help through a distressing time in her life.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, No date, autograph card signed. Smith writes to Gardner about his busy, frustrating week. He mentions to her about Sonja coming to visit him and how they will call Gardner so that they all can get together.

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, January 4, 1981. Smith thanks Gardner for her beautiful letter about his books. He speaks of his travels to Copenhagen and Moscow. He wishes that the new year holds many good things for Gardner.

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.