Box 4

Chatty handwritten letter on folded notepaper dated 7/24/89 in envelope describing how he was able to buy many of his own books on remainder and about his poetry collection.

Typed letter signed dated 1/2/86 in envelope in which he says he can afford to buy some new poetry books because of his poker earnings, "up to $1040." Includes a pre-publication announcement of Heyen's book Eight Poems for Saint Walt.

Handwritten letter dated 11/7/87 in envelope in which he states he looks forward to winter and snow so he can write with more intensity.

In envelope, folded handwritten note on a flier suggesting that two of Heyen's books earned places in the "10 best of '86" lists of various newspaper critics.

Two-page handwritten letter dated 3/5/86 in envelope in which Heyen says that his College Dean will give him $250 in travel money if recipient writes on a CBS letterhead an invitation to appear on a broadcast in New York.

Handwritten letter dated 5/2/85 in envelope postmarked Honolulu, Hawaii, in which he says he's shipped home two boxes of "things" for his poetry collection.

Handwritten letter dated 11/28/95 in envelope in which he apologizes for sending a personal communication from recipient to Heyen's publisher, stating "I'm sorry as hell I did the wrong thing."

Typed letter signed dated 11/5/95 in envelope in which he defends the quality of a home-made broadside with a Heyen poem, The Colony, which was printed by recipient. And refers to Heyen collector Michael Broomfield. Also enclosed is a letter from Robert Wyatt soliciting quotes for Vic Holyfield from famous people born in 1939 or 1940.

Postcard with lengthy handwritten note dated 2/7/87 in which he expresses concern that his friendship with the recipient is over. The postcard contains a Heyen poem, Brockport Sunflowers.

Postcard postmarked 2/9/88 stating that the poet is finishing a sequel to his novel, Vic. The postcard contains the text of Heyen's tribute to John Lennon, The Colony.