Depicts color image of Christmas tree. Clyde Bulla writes to Beauford Delaney to let him know that he will be in Paris in April and would love to be able to see him. He tells him that Don Freeman is staying in Los Angeles and is working on a new book about a pigeon detective in Paris. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

John Burt thanks Beauford Delaney for their time that they were able to spend together in Paris. He gives him a brief update on his life and tells him that he is still interested in purchasing the green abstract oil painting. Typescript. Envelope attached.

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Depicts a color image of New York City. Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney from New York, telling him that he is thinking of him. He tells him that he will write to him again when he arrives back in California. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of 'San Francisco Bay Bridge at Night'. Lawrence Calcagno tells Beauford Delaney about his current and his upcoming exhibitions. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney to tell him about his life as a professor at the University of Alabama. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford hoping that his previous letter reached him. He writes that his notoriety has made it difficult to answer letters after the Time Magazine article about him. He writes that he has become accustomed to some of the luxuries of life as a professor, but that he is also very isolated. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno responds to Joe Downing, claiming that the Time's reporter had taken what he was trying to say out of context about Paris and about Europe. He writes that the artist should not rely wholly upon context and place, but rather the artist should work to try "to perceive and to grasp in the deepest sense, the infinite complexity of human nature". Typescript.

Depicts black and white image of 'Indian Mayor in Sunday's Dress'. Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney from Peru, telling him that he is having a wonderful time, and has been working on watercolors. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney, telling him that he has settled nicely into his new position at the University of Buffalo. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno writes about the current state of his work. He tells him of the incessant snow and the strains of the "society people" upon his inner nature. He also tells him that his latest show was a great success and that he will be able to visit Paris in the upcoming year. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Lawrence Calcagno updates Beauford Delaney about his life. He tells him that he has a painting that will be shown in the Whitney Annual and another in the Philadelphia Academy Annual. He asks about the Boggs family and wishes him a successful show at Paul Facchetti's Gallery. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney telling him that he was pleased to an advertisement for his show at Paul Facchetti's gallery. He tells him that he will be in Europe during the upcoming summer. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Lawrence Calcagno thanks Beauford Delaney for his nice letter and writes that he is nostalgic for the time that they spent with each other in Paris. He writes that he is often on the edge of despair due to loneliness. He writes that he often looks out at the lonely and broken people from the rooftop and finds solace, knowing that his paintings are a way to connect with the world. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno writes that he is having a time of excellent productivity. He writes that Bryan Robertson from the Whitechapel Museum stayed with him and asked about him. Larry tells him about his upcoming show at the Whitechapel Museum and tells him to give his love and thanks to Charley Boggs. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney to tell him about the breakthroughs he has been having in his art. He tells him that the childlike devotion of people like himself and Mike the Eagle have given him the courage to break free from the predatory nature of the art world. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney telling him about the various changes that New York has gone through since he left the city. He also writes about finding a new dealer and various upcoming shows. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney from Yaddo. He tells him about how Polly spoke about him at dinner the night before as if she had just seen him. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Depicts color image of Newport Bay. Lawrence Calcagno writes to Beauford Delaney and the Boggs family to tell them that he has spent a month in California and will be returning to New York the following month. Handwritten.

Lawrence Calcagno sends Beauford Delaney holiday greetings from Yaddo. Handwritten. Envelope attached.