55 pages. Typescript and holograph with holograph notes by Gaddis, re: what changes were made.

12 pages. typescript with copy editing corrections. Corrected manuscipt of the first portion of the Recognitions to appear in print in New World Writing.

2 copies. New York: New American Library, 1952. Contains "Les Chemin des Anes," pages 210-222, the first appearance in print of a portion of The Recognitions.

2 folders

317 pages, includes a portrait of Gaddis drawn on a napkin, clippings, note from agent, holograph letter drafts from Gaddis; typescript transcript of 1947 letter from Sheri Martinelli included in The Recognitions; many pages of typescript and holograph notes and fragments; clippings.

2 folders

97 pages. Reading notes are Gaddis’ from various books; also includes assorted typescript pages; notes on edits, unfinished chapters, themes, plot, characters; journal notes on activities in Spain. Includes an unused draft ending and other related drafts.

The Recognitions includes manuscripts, source, and publishing materials, including notebooks primarily maintained by Gaddis during the late 1940s while travelling in Panama and Europe. See also Series 7. Short Fiction.