Box 2
Contains 18 Results:
"The Nightgown", [1960s]
Typescript story which became The Deer at the River, according to a note by Caldwell.
First draft, [n.d.]
Typescript with extensive autograph revisions, bearing the original title "Young Noah Dubbins and His Good Wife Ruth." Consists of about 450 pages which are not in consecutive order.
Notes and draft chapters, [n.d.]
Autograph and typescript notes and drafts of sections of the novel
Pages 1-111
Pages 112-229
Fourth and fifth drafts, [n.d.]
About 300 pages of typescript bearing extensive autograph revisions, but not in consecutive order, with Caldwell's note that The Deer at the River is "their" title and "Young Noah Dubbins..." is "my" title.
Pages 1-165
Pages 1-100
Pages 101-200
Pages 201-307
"Master galleys", 1983 Nov 28
Galley proofs with editor's notations, plus three pages of additions to the galleys.
Sample page proofs and dust jacket by Maryland Linotype, [1983]
Reviews, 1984
Includes clippings and photocopies of reviews of The Deer at the River.
Letters, 1983-1984
Letters regarding The Deer at the River, including letters from Doris Grumbach, Leo Revi, John Murnion, and Henry Butler, as well as friends and family.
"Proud Flesh", [n.d.]
About 105 typescript pages of draft chapters, rejected by Little Brown. Published by Viking as Under the Dog Star.