Box 1

Includes undated script bound in limp leatherette, inscribed "For Robert Wilson, James Purdy," a 14x22" display card for the original New York production, six 8x10" photographs taken by Alix Jeffrey, and other newspaper clippings and publicity fliers

Including typed manuscript with holograph notations, Evergreen Review contributor's questionnaire with holograph notations, and two typed letters signed by Jack Phelps, Purdy's agent

Set of 8 sample page proofs, Uncorrected long galleys

Includes "Gossamer Noons," a single leaf of sheet music insert for Lincoln Center program, March 1978; "She Came Out of the Morning Mists," (1975) postcard inscribed, "For Robert Wilson, James Purdy," and galley proofs for "Olyphant" signed by Purdy

Typescript with holograph notation, Uncorrected long galleys for NADJA

Published story inscribed "For Robert Wilson, All Best Wishes, James"

Typescripts, inscribed "For Robert A. Wilson, Sincere Good Wishes, James Purdy"

Includes an autographed invitation to a publicity party for the novel, a photocopied review from the London Times, 10 February 1985, inscribed "For Robert, Best Wishes, James," and the publisher's sample of page proofs

Includes a movie poster and other publicty related to the film, as well as a copy of the sheet music for On the Alamo by Isham Jones (1976), inscribed on the cover, "Song is said to have been played on the victrola in the novel by James Purdy, In a Shallow Grave (1976) but never quoted." Also includes a 250 word explanation why the song was not included in the book, written inside and on the back cover.