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Creeley thanks Sarah for presents and mentions his and Penelope's travel plans to Germany, and that he will see Sarah shortly. The postcard photograph is of Stonington, Maine; Creeley reveals that this is where his mother left as a child to move to Massachussetts.

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Creeley thanks Sarah for presents and tells her he will be sending copies of photos of her and the kitten. Creeley looks forward to 1993, writing that 1992 "was somehow a drear one. Your getting that house was one of the few very happy moments."

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Creeley writes: "Just a quick note to get you the money for Kirsten. How are things going for her? I feel all too faint as a backup." He mainly discusses the Buffalo Bills' loss in the Super Bowl the previous day, which he writes "was an emotional disaster here in Buffalo."

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The note reads: "Dear Sarah, GREAT to talk to you! We'll see you soon! Love to you and Jim, Dad" The encolusre is an announcement for the launch of Charles Olson's Selected Poems edited by Creeley at UC Berkeley, on Thursday, May 27, 8pm, with Creeley reading Olson's poems. Also announces the panel "Remembering Charles Olson" the following day which includes Creeley.

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Creeley writes: "It was very happy talking this morning, just to hear that Kirsten's situation is now so comfortable and happy. Here is the $300 for the month and, as said, I'll send an additional $200 as much before the end of the month as possible." Creeley also sends condolences regarding Sarah's husband Jim's difficulty getting his unemployment claim.

Scope and Contents Creeley writes: "Such a relief that breast trouble was benign" and encourages his daughter to "find a medical connection appropriate." Also writes about difficulty of receiving mortage payments: "Thinking of New Mexico, the people there again have missed a mortgage payment—like car with failing battery or the ignition going out. Each time they get a 30 day grace period and come in just at the line, but it's a drag—and it can't be great for them either, if they are that pinched for $300—but...

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Creeley writes: "Here finally is the money for Kirsten—sorry for the delay." Writes of trip with Will to Boulder where they "saw Bobbie very happily." Also on Sarah's grandmother Nora's age and aging and habits generally.

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This very brief letter begins: "Dear Folks, Still very happy with your GREAT news! A lovely name: Miranda Rose."

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Creeley writes how happy he is about his granddaughter, and that he would like to visit on November 17-19.

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This very brief letter begins: "Here's Kirsten's money for February while it's in hand. I'll also get the business together for Miranda Rose very shortly."

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Creeley writes to Sarah regarding her "car prospects" offering to send her $800. He also writes: "hope it keeps running!"

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Letter reads: "Dear Sarah, Not too long now before we see you here. Meantime we hope all's well indeed! Our love, Dad"

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Letter reads: "Dear Sarah, All's well and I'll get moving on the tickets for Summer shortly. Lovely to talk the other night. Love to you both, Dad"

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Letter reads: "Dear Sarah, Just to get this off amid all else. SAD Allen died—so quick! At least he didn't have to hang around. Onward! Dearest love to you both, Dad"

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Creeley thanks Sarah for a card she sent to Penelope, and sends Sarah a "friendly."

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Creeley writes of being in Maine with Will, Penelope, and Hannah; of the landscape and going swimming with Sophie; and of travelling to Concord with Helen to the U.S.'s first Howard Johnsons. He calls his graddaughter (Sarah's daughter) "the 'Looking Glass' of my Soul!"

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Creeley thanks Sarah for sending him a shirt and wishes her a happy new year.

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This very short letter begins: "Here's Kirsten's money for February."

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This very short letter begins: "Sorry to be slow with this!" Creeley mentions his visiting Seattle, as well as summer plans to see Sarah.

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Letter reads: "Dear Sarah, I'll be in touch shortly about visit thru May 28th and the day before. Ok! Love to you both, Dad"

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This very short letter mentions his recent "lovely visit" to Sarah's, and her upcoming visit to Maine on 25 June.

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Letter reads: "Dear Sarah, Here's this, like they say—and I'll call soon to tell you what I find out about Xmas travel. Love to you all! Dad"

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In this short letter Creeley informs Sarah of her and Miranda's travel itinerary for their visit to Buffalo from June 17th to 27th. Creeley also mentions he is "just leaving to visit Genevieve's school (Helen's granddaughter)."

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Letter reads: "Dear Sarah, Here are the two tickets and all looks well. See you soon! All my love, Dad"

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This very short letter discusses Creeley's and Penelope's travel plans, and the pleasure of Hannah's company while Penelope is away.

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In this very short letter Creeley writes how great it was talking to Sarah and Miranda the previous day.

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This is a birthday card for Sarah, with Creeley's poem "For The Graduation: Bolinas School, June 15, 1973" pasted on the inside.

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This is a Christmas and New Year's card, with a sentimental note from Creeley to Sarah.

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In this very short letter Creeley writes that his favorite photos are those of him and Miranda, and mentions Miranda's birthday presents. In the album there are nine black and white photographs, mostly of Creeley, in Bolinas, Buffalo, and Norway. All the black and white photos were taken between 1972 and 1976. There are also three color photographs of Creeley and his granddaughter Miranda taken by Sarah in Richmond, California in 1995, and in Maine in 1997.

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This is a photocopy from Group Memories, with the cover, the copyright page, page 222 and a photograph from the 1971 graduation, which includes Sarah Creeley. Page 222 discusses 1972 and includes Creeley's poem which was given to the graduates and their parents that year.