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One letter from Chekhov’s sister, a replica of Chekhov’s letter (November 2, 1903) to Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko (co-founder of the Moscow Art Theatre), and a note (June 14, 1985) from Kennan explaining the provenance of the Chekhov letter. Also included are photocopies in Russian.

Carbon copy review of Robert Frost’s A Masque of Mercy, published in “The Tanager,” December 1947 Published “The Genesis of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘The Minister’s Wooing,’” “New England Quarterly,” December 1948 Published book review of Edwin Cady’s The Gentleman in America: A Literary Study in American Culture, American Quarterly, Summer 1950 “The Shot Heard Round the World” text written by Foster for a brochure announcing 1951 George F. Baker Foundation Grant to Grinnell College, and its published version titled “A Quest for Leadership in Small Town Schools of America” “Jonathan Edwards” carbon copy of original manuscript submitted to Broadcast Music, Inc. for “The American Story” radio program, letter of receipt March 6, 1958, check stub for $75m and radio script Foster’s copy of September 10, 1955 “New Yorker” in which Edmund Wilson reviews his book, The Rungless Ladder.

Letter dated July 5, 1957 Letter dated July 16, 1957 Letter dated August 29, 1957 Letter dated December 30, 1957 “Something More Powerful,” The Alumni-Senior Chapel Address, June 8, 1957

“Sinners in the Hands of a Benevolent God.” Two drafts of address given by Miller at convocation which were sent to Foster for comment. Most handwriting is Fosters. “Perry Miller” remarks by Foster upon awarding of honorary degree to Miller at convocation “An Hour with Perry Miller,” Foster’s draft on planned discussion. “Perry Miller,” Foster’s comments submitted for October 25, 1957 Scarlet and Black regarding Perry Miller and attached letter from S&B editor Lorna DeLay requesting material Reese, William “Tentative Questions for Perry Miller” Photo from Grinnell Herald Register of President Bowen with Convocation speakers James Sweeny and Perry Miller Photo from Grinnell Herald Register of Convocation academic procession. Doris Foster has written on picture identifying President Bowen, Joseph Welch, Tom Hauptman, Trustee Cowles, Charles Foster, Perry Miller, and a person delivering a telegram to Miller as procession walks across campus Thank you note from Lorna DeLay to Foster, October 25, 1957 Letter from President Bowen to Foster, October 31, 1957 and resolution from Board of Trustees thanking those who planned Convocation

Letter from Stuart Gerry Brown, April 17, 1947 advising Foster that he may be offered Brown’s position by President Stevens and suggesting that he visit during the Writer’s Conference Letter from President Samuel N. Stevens to Foster, April 18, 1947 asking of interest in position being vacated by Stuart Gerry Brown Letter from Foster to President Stevens, April 21, 1947 accepting invitation to come to Grinnell for an interview Telegram from Foster to wife Doris in Boulder, Colorado, April 25, 1947 announcing $5,000 salary offer plus $400 for moving costs Telegram from Stuart Gerry Brown to Foster, April 19, 1947, saying he will meet Foster at train Foster’s handwritten notes on first impressions of Grinnell and also of the Writer’s Conference, seeing visiting lecturers Paul Engle and John Crowe Ransom again, salary negotiations with Stevens. Also attached is commentary on last day of teaching at University of Colorado. Letter from Stevens to Foster April 25, 1947 with official offer accepted by Foster April 28, 1947 Telegram from Brown to Foster April 26, 1947 Letter from Brown to Foster, April 28, 1947 Foster’s letter of resignation from University of Colorado, May 1, 1947 Letter from Brown to Foster, May 2, 1947 Letter from Stevens to Foster, May 2, 1947 Letter from Stevens to Foster, May 9, 1947 Postcard from Stevens to Foster, May 10, 1947 giving Foster address of house college will be leasing to him, 1131 Park Street Letter from Wright Thomas to Foster, May 18, 1947 enclosing copy of fall 1947 course catalog Letter from Foster to Wright Thomas, May 24, 1947 Letter from Stevens to Foster, June 9, 1947 Letter from Louis Phelps, College Treasurer, to Foster, June 16, 1947 Letter from Foster to Louis Phelps, June 18, 1947 Letter from Louis Phelps to Foster enclosing lease for 1131 Park Street for $720 per year, June 24, 1947 Letter from Karl Dearborne to Foster, June 27, 1947

Letter, statement of intent for research, and list of publications regarding “Grace on the Crab-Stocks,” a manuscript written by Foster