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WRIGHT, Richard. White Man, Listen! Garden City, N.Y.: Anchor Books/Doubleday (1964). Williams wrote the introduction for this edition in January 1964.

WRIGHT, Richard. White Man, Listen! Garden City, N.Y.: Anchor Books/Doubleday (1964). Williams wrote the introduction for this edition in January…
 "A sure cure for the blues" : Mrs. Wiggs of the cabbage patch : "Somehow, I never feel like good things b'long to me till I pass 'em on to somebody else"
Advertising poster for "Mrs. Wiggs of the cabbage patch," by Alice Hegan Rice, published in 1901 (the poster does not identify the publisher).…
 “War Time/ New Janitors,” Crapsey Clothing Company, Rochester, New York, ca. 1915.
Reproduction of a photograph, “War Time/ New Janitors,” Crapsey Clothing Company, Rochester, New York, ca. 1915.
 Sanchez-Gutierrez, Carlos (2016)
Darren Stevenson, Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez, and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon for their collaborative opera "Don't Blame Anyone"
 SISSIE. New York: Farrar, Straus & Cudahy (1963). First edition, proof copy.
SISSIE. New York: Farrar, Straus & Cudahy (1963). First edition, proof copy.
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______, Mary ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Mary ? ______ to Amy Kirby Post, February 9, 1847.
_____, Ada ?. Letter to Josephine E Wheeler.
Handwritten letter from Ada ? _____ to Josephine E Wheeler, September 5, 1864.
_____, Caroline ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Caroline ? _____ to Amy Kirby Post, April 15, 1827.
_____, Eunice. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Eunice _____ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d.
_____, Eunice. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Eunice _____ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d. . Eunice meant to meet Amy at the train station, but Mrs. Post failed to appear. Letter…
_____, Florence ?. Letter to Charles Frederick Farlin.
Handwritten letter from Florence ? _____ to Charles Frederick Farlin, December 7, 1887.
_____, Helen. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Helen _____ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d. Main subject of the letter concerns high levels of sickness in the Gilbert family.
_____, Jane ?. Letter to Isaac ? Post.
Handwritten letter from Jane ? _____ to Isaac ? Post, 1852.
_____, Jane. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Jane _____ to Amy Kirby Post, April 24, 1828.
_____, Jim ?. Letter to Billy ?.
Handwritten letter from Jim ? _____ to Billy ?, March 24, 1868.
_____, Joseph ?. Letter to Willet E Post.
Handwritten letter from Joseph ? _____ to Willet E Post, February 11, 1872.
_____, Libbie ?. Letter to Esther Titus.
Handwritten letter from Libbie ? _____ to Esther Titus, September 29, 1865.
_____, Lima. Letter to unknown recipient.
Handwritten letter from Lima _____ to unknown recipient, n.d.
_____, Maggie ?. Letter to Isaac Post.
Handwritten letter from Maggie ? _____ to Isaac Post, April 4, 1863.
_____, Maggy. Letter to Mary Ann ___.
Handwritten letter from Maggy _____ to Mary Ann ___, n.d.
_____, Margareta ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Margareta ? _____ to Amy Kirby Post, July 7, 1871.
_____, Margarett. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Margarett _____ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d.
_____, Mary ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Mary ? _____ to Amy Kirby Post, October 11, 1867.
_____, Mary ?. Letter to unknown recipient.
Handwritten letter from Mary ? _____ to unknown recipient, 186-?
_____, Mary. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Mary _____ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d. Mary expresses some home sickness for Rochester after her move to Buffalo. She would like…
_____, Meritt? Letter to unknown recipient.
Handwritten letter from Meritt ? _____ to unknown recipient, September 18, 1870.
_____, Phebe ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Phebe ? _____ to Amy Kirby Post, 185-?
_____, Porter. Letter to Mary ?.
Handwritten letter from Porter _____ to Mary ?, March 12, 1865.
_____, Robert ?. Letter to Gertrude ?.
Handwritten letter from Robert ? _____ to Gertrude ?, November 25, 1859.
_____, Samuel. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Samuel _____ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d.
_____, Sarah. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Sarah _____ to Amy Kirby Post, February 12, 1850.
_____, Sarah. Letter to.
Handwritten letter from Sarah _____ to, n.d.
_____, William ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from William [Robbin]? to Amy Kirby Post, March 14, 1826.
_____, William ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from William ? _____ to Amy Kirby Post, April 29, 1870.
!CLICK SONG. Boston: Houghton Mifflin (1982). First edition, in dust jacket. Signed by Williams.
!CLICK SONG. Boston: Houghton Mifflin (1982). First edition, in dust jacket. Signed by Williams.
!CLICK SONG. Boston: Houghton Mifflin (1982). First edition, proof copy.
!CLICK SONG. Boston: Houghton Mifflin (1982). First edition, proof copy.
!CLICK SONG. New York: Thunder's Mouth Press (1987). First paperback reprint edition.
!CLICK SONG. New York: Thunder's Mouth Press (1987). First paperback reprint edition.
!CLICK SONG. Original typescript, with author's corrections and additions. Uncollated sheets.
!CLICK SONG. Original typescript, with author's corrections and additions. Uncollated sheets.
'[Trade card].  Ricksecker’s Dentaroma.  New York: Stahl & Jaeger Lith. (ca. 1885).
'[Trade card]. Ricksecker’s Dentaroma. New York: Stahl & Jaeger Lith. (ca. 1885).
'Human Dignity is A Right' article, Carol Ritter, Democrat and Chronicle, 1979
An article summarizing Midge Costanza's speech at a Women's Hall of Fame Inc. ceremony at Rochester Institute of Technology
'To the Mothers of Rochester' signed brochure, 1901
This brochure, signed by more than thirty-five Rochester women including Susan B. Anthony and Kate Gleason, asks the women of Rochester to “urge upon…
'What Breaks up the Home?' flier, National American Woman Suffrage Association, 1915
This broadside uses the argument that the home, traditionally the purview of the wife and mother, is best served by women voting. The illustrations in…
"A CAT NAMED JOE," in Gent. Vol. 1, No. 2 (December 1956).
"A CAT NAMED JOE," in Gent. Vol. 1, No. 2 (December 1956).
"A GOOD SEASON," The Urbanite: Images of the American Negro. Vol. 1, No. 3 (May 1961).
"A GOOD SEASON," The Urbanite: Images of the American Negro. Vol. 1, No. 3 (May 1961).
"AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN A. WILLIAMS," by Dennis A. Williams, Forkroads (Winter 1995).
"AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN A. WILLIAMS," by Dennis A. Williams, Forkroads (Winter 1995).
"And by him Palomydes helmet off / He fought"
Drawing, "And by him Palomydes helmet off / He fought" by Florence Harrison.
"Autumn Beeches" by John F. Carlson
A painting by landscape painter John F. Carlson, titled "Autumn Beeces," 1915.
"Black Petal" and copy edits from 5.31.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights
Poem titled "Black Petal"from 5.31.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights with copy edits from David Caligiuri
"Body of Miss Anthony laying in state in church," the Rochester Herald, March 16, 1906<br />
A newspaper account of Susan B. Anthony’s funeral. The photograph shows women paying their respects around Susan B. Anthony's casket.
"BOPPER'S HAMLET," in Gent. Vol. 2, No. 6 (August 1958).
"BOPPER'S HAMLET," in Gent. Vol. 2, No. 6 (August 1958).
"Brimming": An Interview with Li-Young Lee by Reamy Jansen
Clipping of newspaper interview titled "Brimming" with Li-Young Lee done by Reamy Jansen for the November/December 1996 edition of The Bloomsbury…
"BRUBBIE DESBECK GOES TO MARS," in Dude. Vol. 2 No. 1 (September 1957).
"BRUBBIE DESBECK GOES TO MARS," in Dude. Vol. 2 No. 1 (September 1957).
"Buried Heart" and copy edits from 5.31.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights
Poem titled "Buried Heart"from 5.31.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights with copy edits from David Caligiuri
"Buried Heart" and notes from 1.17.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights
A poetry excerpt from Li-Young Lee's "Book of My Nights" titled "Buried Heart" along with notes from editor Thom Ward
"Chapter 21" of CLIFFORD'S BLUES published in Black American Literature Forum, Vol. 23, Number 2 (Summer 1989).
"Chapter 21" of CLIFFORD'S BLUES published in Black American Literature Forum, Vol. 23, Number 2 (Summer 1989).
"CHESTER HIMES IS GETTING ON," clipped from Book Week. Vol. 2, No. 5 (11 October 1964).
"CHESTER HIMES IS GETTING ON," clipped from Book Week. Vol. 2, No. 5 (11 October 1964).
"Citation accompanying the awarding of the degree," Syracuse University, 14 May 1995.
"Citation accompanying the awarding of the degree," Syracuse University, 14 May 1995.
"Convergence" Painting by Jackson Pollock
A photograph of Jackson Pollock's 1952 painting "Convergence," as it hangs in the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
"Dame Ragnell" from The Girl’s King Arthur.
Ian Brown, "Dame Ragnell." From The Girl’s King Arthur.
"Degrees of Blue" from 1.17.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights
A poetry excerpt from Li-Young Lee's "Book of My Nights" titled "Degrees of Blue" along with notes from editor Thom Ward
"DICK GREGORY: DESEGREGATED COMIC," in Swank. Vol 8, No. 4 (September 1961). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"DICK GREGORY: DESEGREGATED COMIC," in Swank. Vol 8, No. 4 (September 1961). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"Flocking for freedom," a political cartoon by Joseph Keppler published in Puck<br />
Anthony, Stanton and other leaders of the suffrage movement are "Flocking for Freedom" in this political cartoon by Joseph Keppler published in…
"GLAD SONG OF THE A-TRAIN," in Cavalier. Vol. 13, No. 117 (March 1963).
"GLAD SONG OF THE A-TRAIN," in Cavalier. Vol. 13, No. 117 (March 1963).
"Good Housekeeping" Article on Helen
Good Housekeeping article titled "A Hight Time in Red Russia" about Helen and Adelaide Hooker's travels.
"His Ocean" -  preliminary draft from Oct. 1995
An early draft of poem "His Ocean" by Li-Young Lee sent to BOA founder Al Poulin Jr in October 1995.
"His Ocean" - preliminary draft from March 1997<br />
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An early draft of poem "His Ocean" by Li-Young Lee sent to BOA editor Thom Ward in March 1997.
"His Ocean" - preliminary draft from May 1997<br />
An early draft of poem "His Ocean" by Li-Young Lee sent to BOA founder Al Poulin Jr in May 1997.
"How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot in the Wood," magazine illustration of embroidered panel
"How Four Queens Found Sir Lancelot in the Wood," magazine illustration of embroidered panel
"Indian Allen" and "White Woman of the Genesee"
Images of the murals "Indian Allen" and "White Woman of the Genesee" from the book "Art for the People," by Jessica Marten.
"JACOB'S LADDER," in Essence. Vol. 18, No. 3 (July 1987). An excerpt from the novel, accompanied by an interview with Williams.
"JACOB'S LADDER," in Essence. Vol. 18, No. 3 (July 1987). An excerpt from the novel, accompanied by an interview with Williams.
"JOHN A. WILLIAMS: AGENT PROVOCATEUR," Black Creation, First Anniversary Edition (Summer 1971).
"JOHN A. WILLIAMS: AGENT PROVOCATEUR," Black Creation, First Anniversary Edition (Summer 1971).
"King Arthur" (1922) paper doll
"King Arthur" (1922) paper doll from Playmates from Storyland
"Lines on an Incompatible Marriage" Poem
A two page handwritten poem
"Merlin and Vivian," illustration for Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay
"Merlin and Vivian," illustration for Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay
"MIDDLETON," in An Ocean Apart: American Artists Abroad (exhibition) October 8, 1982 - January 9, 1983, The Studio Museum in Harlem. New York: The Studio Museum in Harlem (1982).
"MIDDLETON," in An Ocean Apart: American Artists Abroad (exhibition) October 8, 1982 - January 9, 1983, The Studio Museum in Harlem. New York: The…
"My Pillow" from 1.17.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's "Book of My Nights"
A poetry excerpt from Li-Young Lee's "Book of My Nights" titled "The Bridge" along with notes from editor Thom Ward
"NEGRO LITERATURE TODAY," in Ebony. Vol XVIII, No. 11 (September 1963).
"NEGRO LITERATURE TODAY," in Ebony. Vol XVIII, No. 11 (September 1963).
"NEITHER LIFE ENOUGH NOR TIME," in The New Leader. Vol. XLVI, No. 11 (27 May 1963).
"NEITHER LIFE ENOUGH NOR TIME," in The New Leader. Vol. XLVI, No. 11 (27 May 1963).
"NEVER BEFORE OR SINCE," The Sunday Herald Tribune Magazine (25 April 1965).
"NEVER BEFORE OR SINCE," The Sunday Herald Tribune Magazine (25 April 1965).
"ONE FOR NEW YORK," excerpted in The Payback Sampler. Edinburgh: Payback Press (Autumn 1996). Payback Press issued One for New York in 1996.
"ONE FOR NEW YORK," excerpted in The Payback Sampler. Edinburgh: Payback Press (Autumn 1996). Payback Press issued One for New York in 1996.
"Persimmons" from Rose by Li-Young Lee
An excerpt from Li-Young Lee's first book of poetry Rose titled "Persimmons" — also one of his most well-known poems.
"PORTRAIT IN THE BLUE NOTE," in New York Stories, Vol. 3, No. 3 (Fall 2001).
"PORTRAIT IN THE BLUE NOTE," in New York Stories, Vol. 3, No. 3 (Fall 2001).
"Praise Them" - May 2001 manuscript edition of Book of My Nights by Li-Young Lee
An early draft of poem "Praise Them" by Li-Young Lee from his collection Book of My Nights from the May 2001 manuscript.
"Praise Them" - Nov. 2000 manuscript edition of Book of My Nights by Li-Young Lee
An early draft of poem "Praise Them" by Li-Young Lee from his collection Book of My Nights from the Nov. 2000 manuscript.
"Praise Them" - preliminary draft from March 1997
An early draft of poem "Praise Them" by Li-Young Lee sent to BOA editor Thom Ward in March 1997.
"Praise Them" - preliminary draft from May 1997
An early draft of poem "Praise Them" by Li-Young Lee sent to editor Thom Ward in May 1997.
"Rochester, Past, Present, and Future" mural
Carl W. Peter's first large-scale mural, titled "Rochester, Past, Present, and Future." Painted for the Genesee Valley Trust Company's headquarters in…
"ROM AND JULIE," in Nugget. Vol. 3, No. 3. (October 1958).
"ROM AND JULIE," in Nugget. Vol. 3, No. 3. (October 1958).
"Salt & Water, Power & People" Book Cover
Short history book on the Hooker Electrochemical Company
"Science and Humanity" mural
An image depicting part of Carl Peters' "Science and Humanity"mural for the Rochester Academy of Medicine as it was still in progress.
"SEX IN BLACK & WHITE," in Cavalier. Vol. 13, No. 123 (September 1963). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"SEX IN BLACK & WHITE," in Cavalier. Vol. 13, No. 123 (September 1963). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"Sir Robert Southwell's Notes on a Biography for the Duke of Ormond"
This is a set of notes made by Sir Robert Southwell discussing the life and times of James Butler, Duke of Ormond to be used on an untitled biogrpahy.
"SLUGGERS." Photograph of sons Dennis and Gregory. Syracuse, N.Y. 1952.
"SLUGGERS." Photograph of sons Dennis and Gregory. Syracuse, N.Y. 1952.
"SLUGGERS." Photograph of sons Dennis and Gregory. Syracuse, N.Y. 1952.
"SLUGGERS." Photograph of sons Dennis and Gregory. Syracuse, N.Y. 1952.
"SON IN THE AFTERNOON," in Exodus.<br />
Vol. 2 (Fall 1959).
"SON IN THE AFTERNOON," in Exodus.
Vol. 2 (Fall 1959).
"SON IN THE AFTERNOON." Original carbon typescript.
"SON IN THE AFTERNOON." Original carbon typescript.
"State Fair." Original typescript of article for the Syracuse Post-Standard, with Williams's corrections. 13 September 1953.
"State Fair." Original typescript of article for the Syracuse Post-Standard, with Williams's corrections.
"SUBJECT: CHARLES PARKER,"  in Swank. Vol. 8, No. 3 (July 1961). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"SUBJECT: CHARLES PARKER," in Swank. Vol. 8, No. 3 (July 1961). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"Sweet Love"
Singing group, left to right: Jerry Phillips, Louis A. “Bubbles” Johnson (Grammy Award co-winner 1986 for “Sweet Love”), Isaiah Williams, Wade Davis.…
"TALENT LET LOOSE," Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 8, No. 2 (March 1992).
"TALENT LET LOOSE," Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 8, No. 2 (March 1992).
"TALES OF CHILDHOOD," in Negro Digest. Vol. XII, No. 3 (January 1963).
"TALES OF CHILDHOOD," in Negro Digest. Vol. XII, No. 3 (January 1963).
"The Bridge" from 11.14.2000 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's "Book of My Nights"
A poetry excerpt from Li-Young Lee's "Book of My Nights" titled "The Bridge" along with notes from editor Thom Ward
"The Early Days of the Erie Canal" in the Fairport Historical Society Museum
Carl Peters' mural "The Early Days of the Erie Canal," painted for the building that was originally the Fairport Public Library, constructed as a WPA…
"The Hammock" and copy edits from 5.31.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights
Poem titled "The Hammock"from 5.31.2001 manuscript of Li-Young Lee's Book of My Nights with copy edits from David Caligiuri
"THE LITERARY GHETTO," in Saturday Review. Vol. XLVI, No. 16 (20 April 1963).
"THE LITERARY GHETTO," in Saturday Review. Vol. XLVI, No. 16 (20 April 1963).
"The Liver is the Cock's Comb" painting by Arshile Gorky
A picture of Arshile Gorky's painting "The Liver is the Cock's Comb," as it hangs in the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.
"THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR," in Flashbacks: A Twenty-Year Diary of Article Writing. Anchor Press (1974).
"THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR," in Flashbacks: A Twenty-Year Diary of Article Writing. Anchor Press (1974).
"The Quest of the Goodly Knights" seeking the Castle of Knighthood
"The Quest of the Goodly Knights" seeking the Castle of Knighthood
"The Quest of the Goodly Knights" to "The Castle of Knighthood" fictional map.
"The Quest of the Goodly Knights" to "The Castle of Knighthood" fictional map.
"THE VISITORS," Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 3 (June 1988).
"THE VISITORS," Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 3 (June 1988).
"THE WAY IT IS," from Safari West, original typescript.
"THE WAY IT IS," from Safari West, original typescript.
"THIS IS MY COUNTRY TOO, PART I," in Holiday, Vol. 36, No. 2 (August 1964).
"THIS IS MY COUNTRY TOO, PART I," in Holiday, Vol. 36, No. 2 (August 1964).
"THIS IS MY COUNTRY TOO, PART II," in Holiday, Vol. 36, No. 3 (September 1964).
"THIS IS MY COUNTRY TOO, PART II," in Holiday, Vol. 36, No. 3 (September 1964).
"TWO ON THE AISLE - MORE OR LESS," Review, Vol. 5 (1983). Edited by James O. Hoge and James L. W. West III. University Press of Virginia, Charlottesville.
"TWO ON THE AISLE - MORE OR LESS," Review, Vol. 5 (1983). Edited by James O. Hoge and James L. W. West III. University Press of Virginia,…
"UNIT ONE: MINORITIES IN THE CITY," The City Today, edited by George L. Groman. New York: Harper & Row (1978).
"UNIT ONE: MINORITIES IN THE CITY," The City Today, edited by George L. Groman. New York: Harper & Row (1978).
"WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT..." in Nugget (December 1962). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
"WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT..." in Nugget (December 1962). Also appears in Flashbacks (1973).
“’This girdle, lords,’ said she, ‘is made for the most part of mine own hair, which, while I was yet in the world, I loved full well.’”
Lancelot Speed. Original watercolor. “’This girdle, lords,’ said she, ‘is made for the most part of mine own hair, which, while I was yet in the…
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.”
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.” Many musical groups got their start in this night club that was located on West Main Street in Rochester from 1969-1971. Rocky…
“The giant sat at supper, gnawing on the limb of a man, and baking his huge frame by the fire.”
Lancelot Speed. Original watercolor. “The giant sat at supper, gnawing on the limb of a man, and baking his huge frame by the fire.”
“Then was Sir Lancelot sent for, and the letter [of Elaine of Astolat] read aloud by the clerk.”
Lancelot Speed. Original watercolor. “Then was Sir Lancelot sent for, and the letter [of Elaine of Astolat] read aloud by the clerk.”
“Waving her hands and muttering the charm, and presently enclosed him fast within the tree.”
Lancelot Speed. Original watercolor. “Waving her hands and muttering the charm, and presently enclosed him fast within the tree.”
(DETAIL) Oxford expedition to Siberia, 1914. Dora Curtis.
(DETAIL) Oxford expedition to Siberia, 1914. Dora Curtis.
[Advertising card]
[Advertising cards]. Between The Acts. New York: B. Day, (ca. 1879). Three of a set of seven large advertising cards for Between The Acts Cigarettes,…
[Advertising fan]
[Advertising fan.] New York: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 1886.Cardboard fan advertising Thea-Nectar Pure Chinese Tea. Color lithograph of…
[Cabinet photograph]
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony, [1882]. Lillian Russell in Patience.
[Cabinet photograph]
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Mora, [1879]. Venie Clancy as Josephine in the E.E. Rice production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
[Cigar label] Dick Deadeye
[Cigar label]. Dick Deadeye. New York: Heppenheimer &amp
[Cigar label] Patience
[Cigar label]. Patience. New York: Heppenheimer &amp
[Cigar label] Pinafore
[Cigar label]. Pinafore. [Philadelphia: Geo. S. Harris &amp
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