Depicts color image of men unloading boxes of sardines from boats. Miriam and Palmer Hayden write from Concarneau about their vacation in Brittany. Handwritten.

Miriam and Palmer Hayden write to Joseph Delaney about Beauford Delaney's improving condition after his "crack up". Handwritten.

Miriam and Palmer Hayden recount the final days of their trip and their return to New York City. Handwritten.

Miriam and Palmer Hayden congratulate Beauford Delaney on finding a new studio and hope that he will begin showing his work consistently. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Depicts flowers and fantail goldfish. Miriam Hayden tells Beauford Delaney about her upcoming trip across country and congratulate him on settling into his new studio. She writes that she has a painter friend (Tina Connell), who is travelling to Paris, that she wishes he could find the time to meet. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Depicts 'The Crookedest Street in the World, San Francisco'. Miriam Hayden updates Beauford Delaney about her trip. She writes from California about the beauty of the blossoming desert flowers. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of four women wearing bonnets and a basket filled with eggs. Miriam Hayden writes about horse races and her impromptu trip to California with a sick friend. Handwritten.

Depicts full color image of 'City Park' by James Warren. Miriam Hayden apologizes to Beauford Delaney for their lack of communication. She gives him an update on their lives and wishes that he would write more to them. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Depicts color image of the Channel Gardens, Rockefeller Center, with flags of the United Nations in the background. Miriam and Palmer Hayden congratulate Beauford Delaney. Handwritten.

Miriam and Palmer Hayden ask Beauford Delaney to call them or visit them at their hotel so that they can see him while they are in Paris. Handwritten.

Miriam Hayden writes to Beauford Delaney about the continuation of the New York City Transit strike. She also informs him about the death of Bob. She writes that she is happy to hear that he is in Istanbul with James Baldwin. Handwritten. Envelope attached; includes newspaper clipping from N.Y. Tribune entitled 'Robert L. Cooper; Led Harlem Poverty Plan'

Depicts color image of 'The Gift Bearers' by Clotilde Pasquier. Miriam Hayden congratulates Beauford Delaney for his award from the Arts Council. She writes that the increasing interest in African American artists has increased the audience for Palmer Hayden's folk paintings. She writes that they recently attended a show for Charlie Boggs. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Depicts color image of 'Martin Martineau' by Étienne Blandin. Miriam and Palmer Hayden write on vacation from St. Malo. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of 'Mother and Child' by Solomon Wangboje. Miriam Hayden writes that the Saints are having a "stag party" and wish that he could join them. She writes about the dangers of New York City and how she longs for Paris. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of a knight and a dragon with text that reads 'I hit the jackpot at Harrah's'. Miriam Hayden writes to Beauford Delaney about her trip with a friend to Lake Tahoe. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of porcelain Cheng-hua ware saucepot. Miriam Hayden writes about a Chinese art exhibition that she saw with her friend in San Francisco. She writes that her friend Tina Connell was sorry that she was not able to see him but would like to plan on seeing him on her next trip. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of 'Terrace at Sainte-Adresse' by Claude Monet. Miriam Hayden writes about a recognition event for Howard Swanson and about her difficulty of saying goodbye to Paris. Handwritten.

Depicts color image of woman holding baby, surrounded by nine doves. Miriam and Palmer Hayden send holiday greetings to Beauford Delaney. She writes that they are spending the holiday with Ed Webster and his wife in Spain. Handwritten.

Depicts a color image of 'A World of Fancy-Africa' by Brian Wildsmith. Miriam and Palmer Hayden send holiday greetings to Beauford Delaney and congratulate him on the Cultural Center show. Handwritten.

Depicts a color image of a cartoon figure in a blender. Handwritten.