The papers contain a one page description of "Ship of
Fools" signed by Porter; a section of the novel as it appeared
in "Mademoiselle" with brief revisions by Porter; a tearsheet
of proof from "Mademoiselle" with two autograph revisions and
notes by Porter, and a note from Cyrilly Abels; and the
covering envelope for the above addressed to Floyd
Stovall.
"Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter"
-- brief description typed on blue paper and signed
by Miss Porter.
[1958]
TMs. 1 p.
Printed
"Mlle passports,"
Mademoiselle , July
issue. Autograph note to [Katherine Anne Porter]:
"Picture from Arthur Long, as you suggested. Much
love as always. Cyrilly [Abels]" Autograph note in
Porter's hand: "Tear Sheet of Proof! K. A. P. / See
what I mean, nothing right" with two autograph
revisions to the text.
1958 June
Proof. 1 p.
"Ship of Fools" by Katherine Anne Porter,
Mademoiselle .
Autograph revisions in editor's note by Porter.
1958 July
Printed. 22 p. on 12 l.
Miscellaneous
Katherine Anne Porter, Roxbury Road,
Southbury, Connecticut, to Floyd Stovall, Department
of English, Cabell Hall, University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, Virginia
1958 July 30