An unpublished novel narrated by "Mrs. Middleton" in a series of lengthy letters to an unnamed "Ladyship." The virtuous heroine Miss Maria Rivers, "Young, Beautiful, and exposed to a thousad Dangers," is left orphaned and destitute in the first letter. Courted by a dishonorable suitor and persuaded to marry against her wishes, Miss Rivers enters into an intolerable living situation and must fight her way free. Despite significant misfortunes, she keeps her head high and ultimately prevails in a breathtaking conclusion [from dealer's description].

Two autograph letters signed to J.W. Haines, thanking for dinner and discussing food. The five poems also relate to meals, food, and drink.

Presentation letter.

1. In memoriam W.E. Forster. 2. God's peace. 3. At Stratford-on-Avon. 4. The lame boy in the woods. 5. A rallying song. 6. The puritan's farewell to his betrothed.

These papers pertain to Bender's teaching and writing. Included are correspondence; research files; departmental files pertaining to comparative literature at Stanford; lectures and talks; publication files containing correspondence, drafts of articles, and proofs; class files (primarily on Shakespeare and Spenser) containing syllabi, reading lists, lecture notes, class handouts, and other materials; and drafts of his book IMAGINING THE PENITENTIARY.

Discusses financial problems.

Letter addressed to Dear young Lady informs her that he is too occupied to devote attention to her poem at this time, though he will do so in the future. He lets her know that he is glad to forward any lines to editors of annuals.

The typescript is titled "Copy of Emily Brontë's MS. volume of Poems;" it includes a "Memoranda" about Charlotte Brontë finding a manuscript volume of verse in her sister's handwriting in 1845. There are numerous handwritten notes and corrections on the typescript, as well as clippings of published poems pasted in, again with some changes noted, presumably changed to reflect her original manuscript.

Includes a "latest revised edition," dated 1906. The earlier version is undated.

Readings include: 1. London, 1967; 2. Vancouver, 1970, and London, 1977; 3. Buffalo, 1976; 4. Buffalo, 1976; 5. Essex, 1976, Leeds, 1978, Newcastle, 1977, London, 1977, 78, 80; 6. Northumberland, 1981, 82; 7. Riverside Studios, 1982; and 8. Northumberland, 1984.

Fanny Burney refers to her visit with Mary Hamilton in London and mentions "...the uneasiness which dampt all my pleasure even in the charming party at Hampton. I hope when she [Mary] hears that the fatal termination of that suspense, made me wish for nothing but to hasten into the country to recruuit both my health & spirits..." This was, perhaps, referring to a disappointment in love, when the ambiguous attentions of a young clergyman came to nothing. In a postscript she mentions "a string of the most uncomfortable circumstances" and asks to be remembered to Mrs. Vesey and Mr. and Mrs. Pepys.

Declares admiration for her preface to Violette Leduc's LA BATARDE. Sends proof copy of his newly published IN MY OWN LAND, and asks for comments.

These papers primarily document Carnochan's professional career as researcher and writer. Included are source materials, drafts, and published versions of his scholarly articles and books, with related correspondence; published book reviews, 1960s-90s; texts of papers and talks with related correspondence and ephemera, 1977-97; and materials pertaining to his support of the Stanford University Libraries and his directorship of the Stanford Humanities Center, including a VHS tape of his retirement roast. Correspondents include Richard Ohmann, Catharine Stimpson, Linda Hutcheon, Charles Pierce, Peter Brooks, David M. Vieth, Emerson Brown, Jr., W. J. Bate, Patricia Spacks, Newell Ford, and William Frost. Other papers include his grade reports and papers from Buckley School, St. Paul's School, and Harvard University; listing and appraisal of the Carnochan family papers; and the "American Vernacular" exhibit brochure for the Carnochan Collections at UC Berkeley's University Art Museum. The addition to his papers received in 2006 includes correspondence with Douglas Dennis, an inmate at Angola Prison, 1996-2006; copies of The Angolite, The Prison News Magazine, 1994-2005; and Brigitte Carnochan's portfolio of photographs taken at the Angola Prison Rodeo in 2001. The addition to his papers received in 2009 includes correspondence with Douglas Dennis, 2006-2009, and issues of The Angolite, 2006-09.

Discusses the arrival of Sir Sidney Smith in town, and O'Bryen's need to satisfy and make reconciliation with a Mr. Phillips.