Proof of Purser's poem for Parting Gifts, this proof contains no edits or corrections but does have a brief discussion on the bottom of the page between two individuals (probably Bixby and Purser) discussing the word choices

Poem by Purser that was accepted by Parting Gifts

Proofs of Ranney's poems "Predators" and "Shadow Song" for Parting Gifts; contains very few and minor edits

Collection of Ranney's poems include "Shadow Song" and "Predators"

Proof of Smith's poem for Parting Gifts, it contains a few edits and a note from Smith saying he looks forward to seeing the issue

Letter asks Bixby to consider Smith's poem "Two Worlds" and briefly goes over what is happening in his writing career at the moment

Poem by Smith with no edits or corrections, it came with the previous letter

Proofs for Thorburn's poems "Dr. Arcadio and the Power of Silk", "In a Place on a Wrinkled Map", "Judas at the Diner" and "Leszianska Street Piano Lessons" for Parting Gifts; contains several edits throughout

Copy of Thorburn's poem comes with a new address for Thorburn in the top corner as well as a not stating that Thorburn would like the final changes as this is how the poem will appear in his book

Collection of Thorburn's poems includes "Judas Travels All Day to His Death Waiting in a Motel Room", "In a Place on a Wrinkled Map", and "Dr. Arcadio and the Power of Silk"; side note establishes these poems as being final drafts