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Depicts color image of 'Journey's End' by Crandall Norton. Greeting card and family updates from Emery Delaney. Handwritten.

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Beauford Delaney sends his wishes and his love to the family. Beauford Delaney writes on the need for human compassion and love to combat the evils of the world. Handwritten.

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Beauford Delaney apologizes to the family for his long absence in writing to them. He tells them that he has been very busy with his work and wishes that the family would come to Paris to see him. Handwritten.

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Beauford sends blessings to the family. He expresses his thankfulness to be alive and to be able to love. Handwritten.

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Beauford Delaney sends Emory, Gertrude, Imogene and Junior Delaney greetings from Charley and Gita Boggs' house. He sends his love to the family, and tells the family that he has had an extremely productive year. He writes that he will send the family one of his recent paintings. Handwritten. Charles Boggs watercolor attached; envelope attached.

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Greeting card. Depicts full color image of pink and white poinsettias on a gold foil background. Handwritten.

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Depicts color image of rabbit sitting in child's hands. Joseph Delaney apologizes for the long silence in writing and tells Beauford Delaney that he is doing well and would like to visit him in Paris someday. Handwritten.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Beauford Delaney Papers consist of the artists’ personal and professional papers from the 1900s through the 1970s. This includes correspondence with colleagues, friends and family; photographs of Beauford and others; sketchbooks and notebooks; loose sketches and other artworks; exhibition materials; and printed material collected by Delaney. The bulk of the collection consists of materials collected and created during Beauford’s time in Paris, where he lived from 1953 until his death in...

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Delia Delaney updates Joseph Delaney about life in Knoxville. She tells him to send her more letters and to stay out of night clubs. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney thanks Joseph Delaney for his letter and the money that he sent to her. She writes that his life and letters are so interesting that she can't find the words to write that could compete with his. Handwritten.

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Delia Delaney updates Joseph Delaney about the family. She tells him that he is always in her prayers and hopes that he will go to church. Handwritten.

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Delia Delaney tells Joseph Delaney that she was very happy to hear that he and Beauford Delaney went to Philadelphia together. She also writes that Lizzie Carter attended one of his exhibitions. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney thanks Joseph Delaney for his letter and hopes that he will come to Knoxville during the summer. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Delia Delaney sends Joseph Delaney updates concerning friends and the family. She wishes that he takes care of himself and go to church. Envelope attached.

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Emery Delaney tells Beauford Delaney about the urban renewal projects in Knoxville and tells him that their house may be destroyed as a part of the renovation project. He writes of his excitement for his upcoming trip to Paris. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Emery Delaney gives Beauford Delaney an update on the family and Knoxville's urban renewal program. Emery Delaney wishes he was there for Thanksgiving, and tells him that he would love to come back to France and visit the South of France. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Emery Delaney updates Beauford Delaney on the state of Knoxville, documenting the major changes and renovations that are occurring to the city. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Emery Delaney tells Beauford Delaney about the troubles of Knoxville and the renovation of their street. He writes that he had to hire a lawyer. He tells Beauford Delaney that this may be a good opportunity to come visit, before they have to find a new place to live. He reminisces about his time with Beauford Delaney in Paris. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Emery Delaney updates Beauford Delaney about the troubles on Vine Street. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

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Emery Delaney wishes that Beauford Delaney would come and spend the holidays in Knoxville. Imogene Delaney writes that Mom had fallen on a ladder and had to have surgery. Handwritten.