James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence, 1945-1980 (bulk 1946-1947)
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topic: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
subject: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
topic: ma176-1-1
subject: ma176-1-1
topic: ma176-1-2
subject: ma176-1-2
topic: TLS, 1p (with ANS 1p on back of TLS, with envelope 1946 Jun 24) to "Bill" from "Jim"; Thursday. Includes comments about Proust; music; and Kafka. [1946 Jun 24]
subject: TLS, 1p (with ANS 1p on back of TLS, with envelope 1946 Jun 24) to "Bill" from "Jim"; Thursday. Includes comments about Proust; music; and Kafka. [1946 Jun 24]
topic: ma176-1-4
subject: ma176-1-4
topic: ma176-1-5
subject: ma176-1-5
topic: ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 11) to "Bill" from "Jimmy." Regarding a manuscript from Burford. [1946 Jul 11]
subject: ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 11) to "Bill" from "Jimmy." Regarding a manuscript from Burford. [1946 Jul 11]
topic: TLS, 4p (with short ANS at end) to "Bill" from "Jim"; Sunday night. Critique of Burford's manuscript "Floods of Origin." [1946 Jul 16]
subject: TLS, 4p (with short ANS at end) to "Bill" from "Jim"; Sunday night. Critique of Burford's manuscript "Floods of Origin." [1946 Jul 16]
topic: ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 20) to "Bill" from "J"; Monday. About the creation, organization, and production of The Medusa. [1946 Jul 20]
subject: ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 20) to "Bill" from "J"; Monday. About the creation, organization, and production of The Medusa. [1946 Jul 20]
topic: ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 24) to "William" from "James." Comments about his father's home; Anaïs Nin. [1946 Jul 24]
subject: ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 24) to "William" from "James." Comments about his father's home; Anaïs Nin. [1946 Jul 24]
topic: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1946 multiple cancellations] to "Bill" from "Jim. Follow-up on his comments about Burford's "Floods of Origin." [1946 Jul 28]
subject: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1946 multiple cancellations] to "Bill" from "Jim. Follow-up on his comments about Burford's "Floods of Origin." [1946 Jul 28]
topic: ma176-1-11
subject: ma176-1-11
topic: ma176-1-12
subject: ma176-1-12
topic: ma176-1-13
subject: ma176-1-13
topic: ANS, Postcard to "W.S. Burford" from "J" (Brulatour Courtyard, 520 Royal Street, New Orleans). Observations about his trip to New Orleans. [1946 Aug 7]
subject: ANS, Postcard to "W.S. Burford" from "J" (Brulatour Courtyard, 520 Royal Street, New Orleans). Observations about his trip to New Orleans. [1946 Aug 7]
topic: ma176-1-15
subject: ma176-1-15
topic: TLS, 1p, to "Bill" from "Jim." Description of trip through mountains in Mexico. [1946] Aug 9
subject: TLS, 1p, to "Bill" from "Jim." Description of trip through mountains in Mexico. [1946] Aug 9
topic: ANS, Postcard to "William Burford" from "J" (Palacio de Bellas Artes, Teatro Nacional de Mexico). Comments on the artwork on the postcard. [1946 Aug 10?]
subject: ANS, Postcard to "William Burford" from "J" (Palacio de Bellas Artes, Teatro Nacional de Mexico). Comments on the artwork on the postcard. [1946 Aug 10?]
topic: TLS, 1p (Hotel Marqués del Valle) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tues." Descriptions of his trip to Mexico; comments about his analyst in New York. [1946] Aug 13
subject: TLS, 1p (Hotel Marqués del Valle) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tues." Descriptions of his trip to Mexico; comments about his analyst in New York. [1946] Aug 13
topic: ma176-1-19
subject: ma176-1-19
topic: ALS, 3p (with envelope 1947 Mar 19) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tuesday night; 9:30 A.M. Wednesday." In Florida; description of colors; comments about Anaïs Nin and Burford. [1947 Mar 18-19]
subject: ALS, 3p (with envelope 1947 Mar 19) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tuesday night; 9:30 A.M. Wednesday." In Florida; description of colors; comments about Anaïs Nin and Burford. [1947 Mar 18-19]
topic: ma176-1-21
subject: ma176-1-21
topic: ma176-1-22
subject: ma176-1-22
topic: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "William Burford" from "Jim" (A Winter Home in Palm Beach, Florida). Reflections on his state of mind. [1947 Aug 18]
subject: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "William Burford" from "Jim" (A Winter Home in Palm Beach, Florida). Reflections on his state of mind. [1947 Aug 18]
topic: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "Señor William Burford" from "J" (O Homem Do'Foguete). Comments on his current plans, brief observations on what he has been doing. [1947 Sep 9]
subject: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "Señor William Burford" from "J" (O Homem Do'Foguete). Comments on his current plans, brief observations on what he has been doing. [1947 Sep 9]
topic: ma176-1-25
subject: ma176-1-25
topic: ma176-1-26
subject: ma176-1-26
topic: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (Lecce – Seminario Vescovile). Comments about his travels in Greece and his itinerary. [1952] Aug 17
subject: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (Lecce – Seminario Vescovile). Comments about his travels in Greece and his itinerary. [1952] Aug 17
topic: TLS , 1 p (with envelope 1966 Nov. 13) to "Bill" from "Jim." Comments about Burford's poetry. 1966 Nov 12
subject: TLS , 1 p (with envelope 1966 Nov. 13) to "Bill" from "Jim." Comments about Burford's poetry. 1966 Nov 12
topic: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (standard post office postcard). Comments on his travels and itinerary. 1967 Aug 22
subject: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (standard post office postcard). Comments on his travels and itinerary. 1967 Aug 22
topic: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1975 Sep 12) to "Bill" from "Jimmy"; with handwritten "Ans 9/16/75" on front. Comments about a new poem of Burford's and on his feelings at seeing Burford again. 1975 Sep 12
subject: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1975 Sep 12) to "Bill" from "Jimmy"; with handwritten "Ans 9/16/75" on front. Comments about a new poem of Burford's and on his feelings at seeing Burford again. 1975 Sep 12
topic: ma176-1-31
subject: ma176-1-31
topic: 2p (Burford's 1980 July 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1975 Nov 6 ANS). 1975 Nov 6
subject: 2p (Burford's 1980 July 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1975 Nov 6 ANS). 1975 Nov 6
topic: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (personal stationery postcard). Comments about Anaïs Nin's death and urges Burford to set down some memories of her. Reflects on his own health. 1977 Feb 4
subject: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (personal stationery postcard). Comments about Anaïs Nin's death and urges Burford to set down some memories of her. Reflects on his own health. 1977 Feb 4
topic: 1p (Burford's 1980 Jul 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1977 Feb 4 ANS). 1977 Feb 4
subject: 1p (Burford's 1980 Jul 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1977 Feb 4 ANS). 1977 Feb 4
topic: ma176-1-35

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provides access to: ma176-1-15
provides access to: TLS, 1p, to "Bill" from "Jim." Description of trip through mountains in Mexico. [1946] Aug 9
provides access to: ANS, Postcard to "William Burford" from "J" (Palacio de Bellas Artes, Teatro Nacional de Mexico). Comments on the artwork on the postcard. [1946 Aug 10?]
provides access to: TLS, 1p (Hotel Marqués del Valle) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tues." Descriptions of his trip to Mexico; comments about his analyst in New York. [1946] Aug 13
provides access to: ma176-1-19
provides access to: ALS, 3p (with envelope 1947 Mar 19) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tuesday night; 9:30 A.M. Wednesday." In Florida; description of colors; comments about Anaïs Nin and Burford. [1947 Mar 18-19]
provides access to: ma176-1-21
provides access to: ma176-1-22
provides access to: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "William Burford" from "Jim" (A Winter Home in Palm Beach, Florida). Reflections on his state of mind. [1947 Aug 18]
provides access to: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "Señor William Burford" from "J" (O Homem Do'Foguete). Comments on his current plans, brief observations on what he has been doing. [1947 Sep 9]
provides access to: ma176-1-25
provides access to: ma176-1-26
provides access to: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (Lecce – Seminario Vescovile). Comments about his travels in Greece and his itinerary. [1952] Aug 17
provides access to: TLS , 1 p (with envelope 1966 Nov. 13) to "Bill" from "Jim." Comments about Burford's poetry. 1966 Nov 12
provides access to: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (standard post office postcard). Comments on his travels and itinerary. 1967 Aug 22
provides access to: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1975 Sep 12) to "Bill" from "Jimmy"; with handwritten "Ans 9/16/75" on front. Comments about a new poem of Burford's and on his feelings at seeing Burford again. 1975 Sep 12
provides access to: ma176-1-31
provides access to: 2p (Burford's 1980 July 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1975 Nov 6 ANS). 1975 Nov 6
provides access to: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (personal stationery postcard). Comments about Anaïs Nin's death and urges Burford to set down some memories of her. Reflects on his own health. 1977 Feb 4
provides access to: 1p (Burford's 1980 Jul 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1977 Feb 4 ANS). 1977 Feb 4
provides access to: ma176-1-35
provides access to: Hotel envelope, annotated: "Oklawaha River trip from Silver Springs (Fla), 1946, The West"; with printed return address from The Inn, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; empty. [n.d.]
provides access to: TLS, 1p, to "Terry" from "Bill," William Burford to Terry Hallady about the sale of James Merrill material. [1980] Aug 11
provides access to: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
provides access to: ma176-2-1
provides access to: Transcription [2004 Feb] of the poem "If to begin without a word" and April 2004 keepsake from the Millionth Volume Celebration for the Amherst College Library. [c. 1945?]
provides access to: ma176-2-3
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provides access to: 2p, large face/bust; buddha-like sketch; faces; Italian names: "Pietro Alighieri; Jacopo della Lana; Benvenieto de Mola." On half sheet of paper. [c. 1945-47?]
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provides access to: Series 3: The Medusa 1946
provides access to: Typed draft (with handwritten annotations) of back cover credits for The Medusa. [1946]
provides access to: The Medusa, with inscription "After the first death, there is no other[.] Dec. 1946". 1946 fall
provides access to: The Medusa. 1946 fall

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James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence, 1945-1980 (bulk 1946-1947)
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Biographical History for: James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence
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body: Biographical Note Chronology of James I. Merrill (AC 1947) at Amherst College1943 Summer termMatriculated; lived in Psi Upsilon House, room 6 (through May 1944)1943 July 2 Listed in the "Class of 1947 Directory" published in The Gazette of Amherst College1943-1944 Listed in the Amherst College Catalogue under the "Class of 1947" for the summer (July 1-Oct 13, 1943) and fall (Oct 21-Feb 9, 1944) terms 1943 Oct -1944 Feb Roomed in Psi Upsilon House, room 61943 Oct 1-2 Played the butler, Johann Dwornitschek, in a production of Molnar's The Play's the Thing1943 Oct 29 Listed in the "College Directory - Winter Term" published in The Gazette of Amherst College1943 Nov Author of "Campus Comment" in Amherst Graduates' Quarterly1944 Feb-May Roomed in Psi Upsilon House, room 61944 Feb Author of "Undergraduate Comment" in Amherst Graduates' Quarterly1944Appears in the freshman group photograph in The Olio1944-1945 Listed in the Amherst College Catalogue under the "Class of 1947" for the spring (Feb 17-May 31, 1944) term 1944 May 27 Entered the Army Enlisted Reserve1945 Jan 24 Discharged from the Army 1945-1946 Listed in the Amherst College Catalogue under the "Class of 1947" for the spring (Feb 15-May 29, 1945), summer (Jun 28-Sep 19, 1945), and fall (Sep 27-Feb 2, 1946) terms 1945 Feb 15 Re-enrolled at Amherst College1945 Feb-MayRoomed in Chi Psi Lodge (to Feb 19461945 Feb 20 Listed in the "Amherst College Directory" published in The Jeff1945 June 30Listed in the "Amherst College Directory" for summer term published in The Jeff1945 Summer termRoomed in Chi Psi Lodge1945 Sep 28 Listed in the "Amherst College Directory" for fall term published in The Jeff1945 Oct -1946 Feb Roomed in Chi Psi Lodge1945 Oct 20 Mentioned in an article in The Jeff about the Orphee production ("Kirby Theatre Guild Presentation For Fall To Be Two One Act Plays")1945 Nov 30 Mentioned in an article in The Jeff about the Orphee production ("My Heart's In The Highlands And Orphee To Open At Kirby Theatre"…
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is biographical history for: James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence
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The Medusa.
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Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
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scopecontent: Series 1, Letters, 1946-80, [n.d.?] contains thirty-four letters (with two transcriptions), notes and postcards, arranged chronologically. These youthful letters, written by Merrill to William S. Burford, Class of 1949, are the core of this collection. Burford was Merrill's friend, and co-founder and co-editor of the literary magazine The Medusa. Like Merrill, Burford was a poet and teacher. Most of the early letters were written during the 1946 summer break at Amherst. Some were illustrated by Merrill. They were written from many places, including Merrill's mother's home in Connecticut; the Merrill apartment in New York City; and Merrill's father's estate on Long Island (The Orchards). Two others were written from Merrill's father's estate in Palm Beach, Florida (Merrill's Landing) during the March 1947 spring semester break. There are five letters and postcards from Merrill's travels in Mexico, as well as later correspondence from Haiti and Italy. There are five postcards written between June 1947 and March 1948, the year after Merrill graduated. The remaining seven notes and cards, efforts to remain in touch, are scattered over a period of 28 years (1952-1980). The series includes two explanations written by Burford about Merrill's notes from 1975 and 1977, and one letter from Burford to Terry Halladay. The student letters to Burford provide a fascinating and intimate picture of young Merrill's mind at work. The letters illustrate the importance of The Medusa in Merrill's development as a poet and writer. (See Series 3 for details.) Some contain critical analyses of the work of the journal's contributors. Others are full of details of the creation, organization, production and printing of the journal (e.g., July 20, 1946), including the frustrations of a poet who must also be a technical expert and business man. The letters also chronicle the development of Merrill's creative work (his play in blank verse, The Birthday, and several poems) and his ability to think…
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has part: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1975 Sep 12) to "Bill" from "Jimmy"; with handwritten "Ans 9/16/75" on front. Comments about a new poem of Burford's and on his feelings at seeing Burford again. 1975 Sep 12
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has part: 2p (Burford's 1980 July 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1975 Nov 6 ANS). 1975 Nov 6
aggregates: 2p (Burford's 1980 July 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1975 Nov 6 ANS). 1975 Nov 6
has part: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (personal stationery postcard). Comments about Anaïs Nin's death and urges Burford to set down some memories of her. Reflects on his own health. 1977 Feb 4
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has part: 1p (Burford's 1980 Jul 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1977 Feb 4 ANS). 1977 Feb 4
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has part: ma176-1-35
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has part: Hotel envelope, annotated: "Oklawaha River trip from Silver Springs (Fla), 1946, The West"; with printed return address from The Inn, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; empty. [n.d.]

Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence
is aggregated by: James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: series
scopecontent: Series 2, Sketches, Drawings, Notes, and Poem, c. 1945-47, contains six pen and ink sketches from Merrill's student days at Amherst. They combine drawings of faces and figures, both fantastic and real, with words and phrases in multiple languages, including French, English and Italian. One sheet from [c. 1945?] is the working draft of a sonnet and has a self-portrait among the sketches of individuals on the page. This self-portrait, in particular, demonstrates his ability to poke fun at himself. The sonnet is an interesting example of how the young poet was honing his skill with language and sentiment, often using a word, then crossing it out, and then selecting once again the same word, or creating and then leaving behind whole lines. Another sheet from [1946?] titled "Medusa telegram & Masquers (Amherst's student dramatic activities society) has illustrations and calligraphy relating to Merrill's poems in The Medusa as well as a list of philosophers and the odd sketch of faces and hands. There are also illustrations and phrases, including translations from Dante and comments to friends written during class, on three sheets of Italian language exercises. The one undated manila envelope is labeled "Jimmy Merrill" and includes sketches of a man, woman, faces and a furniture plan for a room. These sketches, the youthful doodles of a college student, illustrate Merrill's artistic skill, wit, humor, and sense of satire.
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type: Collection
has part: ma176-2-1
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has part: Transcription [2004 Feb] of the poem "If to begin without a word" and April 2004 keepsake from the Millionth Volume Celebration for the Amherst College Library. [c. 1945?]
aggregates: Transcription [2004 Feb] of the poem "If to begin without a word" and April 2004 keepsake from the Millionth Volume Celebration for the Amherst College Library. [c. 1945?]
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has part: ma176-2-4
aggregates: ma176-2-4
has part: ma176-2-5
aggregates: ma176-2-5
has part: 2p, large face/bust; buddha-like sketch; faces; Italian names: "Pietro Alighieri; Jacopo della Lana; Benvenieto de Mola." On half sheet of paper. [c. 1945-47?]
aggregates: 2p, large face/bust; buddha-like sketch; faces; Italian names: "Pietro Alighieri; Jacopo della Lana; Benvenieto de Mola." On half sheet of paper. [c. 1945-47?]
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Series 3: The Medusa 1946
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence
is aggregated by: James I. Merrill (AC 1947)-William S. Burford (AC 1949) Correspondence
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
level: series
scopecontent: Series 3, The Medusa, 1946, contains a draft of credits for the literary journal and two copies of the final publication. One of the two copies has a handwritten inscription on the front, "After the first death, there is no other[.] Dec 1946". Both copies are very fragile. The Medusa was the literary journal co-founded and edited by Merrill and William S. Burford (AC 1949). Only one issue was ever published, in fall of 1946. Merrill and Burford spent the previous spring and summer preparing the issue. They were involved in every aspect of creating the journal, including writing, soliciting material, proofreading, design, layout and production, and printing. Merrill handled the production aspect of the journal. Although he considered having the journal published in Athens, with the help of Kimon Friar, it was printed in Northampton by the Reynolds, Metcalf Printing Company (51 Clark Avenue). Merrill was also responsible for the design and layout, as well as the proofreading. The name was taken from a student organization (interested in writing, music, art, and film) at Amherst, although it was published independently of the College. The journal published Merrill and Burford's own work as well as the work of their friends (including Anaïs Nin), Amherst faculty members (Professors George Whicher and John Cook), and members of the college community. Contributors were: Kimon Friar, Anaïs Nin, Sprague Johnson, Janet Morgan, James Merrill, William Burford, George Whicher, John Cook, and Maya Deren. The Medusa contains four poems by Merrill: "The Broken Bowl," "From Morning into Morning," "Medusa," and "The Black Swan." It also contains Burford's eight-page short story "The Rehearsal."
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type: Collection
has part: Typed draft (with handwritten annotations) of back cover credits for The Medusa. [1946]
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has part: The Medusa, with inscription "After the first death, there is no other[.] Dec. 1946". 1946 fall
aggregates: The Medusa, with inscription "After the first death, there is no other[.] Dec. 1946". 1946 fall
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series
type: Level
type: Concept

ma176-1-1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
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access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1946 Jun 10) to "Bill" from "J." Asking a favor and commenting on life with his family in New Canaan, Connecticut; his anticipation of an unpleasant summer; and the Victrola does not work. [1946 Jun 10]

ma176-1-2
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
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access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 1p (with envelope, 1946 Jun 14) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "mid, night." With small sketch. Includes comments about his fear of breaking with his mother; Proust; and writing The Birthday. [1946] Jun 13

TLS, 1p (with ANS 1p on back of TLS, with envelope 1946 Jun 24) to "Bill" from "Jim"; Thursday. Includes comments about Proust; music; and Kafka. [1946 Jun 24]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-4
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
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access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 1p (with ANS 1p on back of TLS, with envelope 1946 Jun 28) no salutation, from "J." Descriptions of Gotham Book Mart and dinner with Anaïs Nin; has written 26 lines of a new poem to the Victrola. [1946 Jun 28]

ma176-1-5
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1946 Jul 2) to "William" from "J." Includes comments about seeing his analyst; Medusa; an "enclose[d]... poem written during three days of optimism" (poem was not with the letter). [1946 Jul 2]

ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 11) to "Bill" from "Jimmy." Regarding a manuscript from Burford. [1946 Jul 11]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TLS, 4p (with short ANS at end) to "Bill" from "Jim"; Sunday night. Critique of Burford's manuscript "Floods of Origin." [1946 Jul 16]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
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access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 20) to "Bill" from "J"; Monday. About the creation, organization, and production of The Medusa. [1946 Jul 20]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ALS, 2p (with envelope 1946 Jul 24) to "William" from "James." Comments about his father's home; Anaïs Nin. [1946 Jul 24]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TLS, 1p (with envelope 1946 multiple cancellations] to "Bill" from "Jim. Follow-up on his comments about Burford's "Floods of Origin." [1946 Jul 28]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-11
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 4p (with envelope 1946 Jul 31) to "Bill" from "J"; "Tuesday, July 30?" (question mark is Merrill's); includes poem "The matriarch with eyes like arrowheads" (later published as "The Flynt Eye"). Comments about his horror of swimming pools and sea animals; Proust; his mother reading Burford's short story "The Rehearsal." [1946] Jul 30

ma176-1-12
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 2p (with short autograph P.S., with envelope 1946 Aug 1) to "Bill" from "Jim." Comments about his own life, inner feelings, and the need to understand; the difficulty of knowing how to write about life's experiences. [1946] Aug 1

ma176-1-13
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 2p (with short ANS at end, with envelope 1946 Aug 5) to "Bill" from "Jim." Comments about new doctor; Proust; Joyce; writing a new poem; passion for life and belief in "conscious beauty"; philosophy of poetry. [1946] Aug 5

ANS, Postcard to "W.S. Burford" from "J" (Brulatour Courtyard, 520 Royal Street, New Orleans). Observations about his trip to New Orleans. [1946 Aug 7]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-15
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 1p (with envelope 1946 Aug 8, with short autograph introduction in pencil), no salutation or closing. Humorous letter about trying to get to Mexico; the tale of "the August Martyrdom of St. James the Harassed." [1946 Aug 7]

TLS, 1p, to "Bill" from "Jim." Description of trip through mountains in Mexico. [1946] Aug 9
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ANS, Postcard to "William Burford" from "J" (Palacio de Bellas Artes, Teatro Nacional de Mexico). Comments on the artwork on the postcard. [1946 Aug 10?]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TLS, 1p (Hotel Marqués del Valle) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tues." Descriptions of his trip to Mexico; comments about his analyst in New York. [1946] Aug 13
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-19
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: TLS, 2p (with envelope [1946] Sep 4) to "Querido Guilliermo" from "Jim." Description of Mrs. Grace Yokum; plans to be in New York City for his 12-day analysis; reflections on being alone; humorously suggests Burford create a "legend" of Jim; won"t join Chi Psi fraternity and looks forward to telling his father. [1946] Sep 4

ALS, 3p (with envelope 1947 Mar 19) to "Bill" from "Jim"; "Tuesday night; 9:30 A.M. Wednesday." In Florida; description of colors; comments about Anaïs Nin and Burford. [1947 Mar 18-19]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-21
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: ALS, 4p (with envelope 1947 Mar 24) to "Bill," no closing; "Monday"; includes drawings of palm trees. Counsels Burford on his quarrel with Ned and recommends honesty; feels like he is twelve. [1947 Mar 24]

ma176-1-22
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: ANS, Postcard to "Bill" from "Jimmy" (Scene in Paradise, Hieroynmus Bosch, Robert Alexander Waller Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago). Responding to Burford's poems; "Amherst commencement was sunny and flyblown & I am so glad to get away"; going to Paris. [1947] Jun 24

ANS, Postcard, addressed to "William Burford" from "Jim" (A Winter Home in Palm Beach, Florida). Reflections on his state of mind. [1947 Aug 18]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ANS, Postcard, addressed to "Señor William Burford" from "J" (O Homem Do'Foguete). Comments on his current plans, brief observations on what he has been doing. [1947 Sep 9]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-25
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "Mr. Wm. Burford" from "Jim" (23 H. Matisse – Nature morte, Still life, Musée du Luxembourg); includes quote from an Apollinaire work. Comments about his love of Mozart; "I have reached a new level of wisdom, but who can tell." [1947 Nov 24]

ma176-1-26
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: ANS, Postcard, addressed to "Wm. Burford" from "Jim" (15, Haiti-Milot, Ruines du Chateau de Saus-Souci, et la Chapelle restaurée, Ruins of Sans-Souci Palace and the Chapel restored); postmarked 1948 Mar 15 and 1948 Mar 18. In Haiti with mother and Jonnie Norris. [1948] Mar 13

ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (Lecce – Seminario Vescovile). Comments about his travels in Greece and his itinerary. [1952] Aug 17
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TLS , 1 p (with envelope 1966 Nov. 13) to "Bill" from "Jim." Comments about Burford's poetry. 1966 Nov 12
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (standard post office postcard). Comments on his travels and itinerary. 1967 Aug 22
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TLS, 1p (with envelope 1975 Sep 12) to "Bill" from "Jimmy"; with handwritten "Ans 9/16/75" on front. Comments about a new poem of Burford's and on his feelings at seeing Burford again. 1975 Sep 12
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-31
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: ANS, 1p (with envelope 1975 Nov 6, reunited with letter) to "Bill" from "Jim"; with handwritten "Ans 12/1/75" and, in different handwriting, "J. Merrill, 2 notes" on envelope front; with handwritten "(today's letter – Montale just here: he is a marvel. I'm glad you agree)" and, in Burford's handwriting, "Montale, The Ital. poet, about whom I'd just written him" on envelope back. 1975 Nov 6

2p (Burford's 1980 July 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1975 Nov 6 ANS). 1975 Nov 6
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (personal stationery postcard). Comments about Anaïs Nin's death and urges Burford to set down some memories of her. Reflects on his own health. 1977 Feb 4
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

1p (Burford's 1980 Jul 28 transcription of and explanatory note for Merrill's 1977 Feb 4 ANS). 1977 Feb 4
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-1-35
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: ANS, Postcard, to "Bill" from "Jim" (During summer months Art Festivals attract many visitors to Mystic, Westerly, Snug Harbor, Narragansett, Wickford, Exeter, Coventry, Newport, and other communities of Southern New England). Catching up with Burford. [n.y.] Aug 19

Hotel envelope, annotated: "Oklawaha River trip from Silver Springs (Fla), 1946, The West"; with printed return address from The Inn, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; empty. [n.d.]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

TLS, 1p, to "Terry" from "Bill," William Burford to Terry Hallady about the sale of James Merrill material. [1980] Aug 11
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
is aggregated by: Series 1: LETTERS 1946-80, [n.d.?]
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-2-1
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: 4p: p.[1], poem draft with sketches of faces and a self-portrait in margins on one half of a folded sheet of typing paper; p.[2], typed "We, the undersigned residents of Chi Psi, strongly object to the proposal that Karl Bohmer move into this house."; p.[4], manuscript note. Lower half of second leaf torn off, with tear extending slightly into first leaf. [c. 1945?]

Transcription [2004 Feb] of the poem "If to begin without a word" and April 2004 keepsake from the Millionth Volume Celebration for the Amherst College Library. [c. 1945?]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-2-3
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: 2p, "Medusa telegram & Masquers," half sheet of paper. Includes sketches; list of philosophers; sketches of faces, web feet and hands; illustrations and calligraphy for "The Black Swan"; "The Broken Bowl"; "From Morning to Morning" (Merrill's Medusa poems). [c. 1946?]

ma176-2-4
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: 2p, Italian language exercises, handwritten on lined notebook paper with "Merrill" at top, corrected in red pencil; sketches of faces on front and back, notes in Italian and English on verso: "Remind me to tell you about Doc. Green and Junior." "Gee whiz you look depraved." "La cose du fa Eduardo è il vino." "The thing that does Edward is wine." "Addio/Sono audate? Figero di dormire." [1945 Sep-1947 Feb?]

ma176-2-5
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: 2p, Italian language exercises - mimeograph worksheet for verb conjugation "completed", handwritten "Merrill" at bottom with phrases in English and French and sketches of faces and figures on verso: "Patience, patience,/ patience dans l'azur!/ Chaque atome de silence/ Est la chance d'un fruit mûr!" "We'll all eat at the Greeks in undershirts -" [1945 Sep-1947 Feb?]

2p, large face/bust; buddha-like sketch; faces; Italian names: "Pietro Alighieri; Jacopo della Lana; Benvenieto de Mola." On half sheet of paper. [c. 1945-47?]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

ma176-2-7
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: 2p, Italian 33, (Inferno - XXXI, 10-33) - mimeograph sheet of Italian class exercises with three typed poems: "Carey," "Longfellow," and "Murray." Sketches of faces, people, and a three-armed goddess with guitar; English ("Life becomes tradition") and Italian phrases ("il tremolar della marina"), and handwritten "James Merrill." [1946 Sept -1947 Feb]

ma176-2-8
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
is aggregated by: Series 2: SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, NOTES, AND POEM c. 1945-47
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections
label: File folder labeled "Jimmy Merrill" with a handwritten "Mr. James I. Merrill" and sketches of a man, the back of a woman, and faces on the front cover, and a furniture plan for a room, a seated woman, and a face in profile on the back cover. [n.d.]

Typed draft (with handwritten annotations) of back cover credits for The Medusa. [1946]
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: The Medusa 1946
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access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

The Medusa, with inscription "After the first death, there is no other[.] Dec. 1946". 1946 fall
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: The Medusa 1946
is aggregated by: Series 3: The Medusa 1946
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

The Medusa. 1946 fall
type: ArchivalResource
is part of: Series 3: The Medusa 1946
is aggregated by: Series 3: The Medusa 1946
access provided by: Amherst College Archives and Special Collections