This collection contains three published editions (First English, Second English & Second American) of The Little Disturbances of Man (1960-1969), Plaey's first book.  A published and a uncorrected proof copy of Enormous Changes (1975), two published editions of Leaning Forward (1985), two proof copies of Later the Same Day (1985), all books by Grace Paley, several autographed.

Also included are several political leaflets and fliers (1967-1982) autographed and annotated by Paley, as well as three limited edition posters (1982, 1985), typescripts and manuscripts of early drafts, a speech (1970) and an article (1972), several of which are autographed or annotated -- all by Paley, plus a copy of What did you learn in school today... a 1977 Peace Calendar - with a forward by Paley (Paley's personal copy).

Miscellaneous Drafts 12 pp. [N.p.: n.d.]. Original Typescript and Manuscript. Quarto. Loose sheets worked on the rectos only; 12 pp. Working drafts of fiction on mimeographed, typed and holograph sheets, heavily corrected by Paley. Sheets folded once, else generally near fine.

THE LITTLE DISTUBANCES OF MAN. New York: Viking Press, 1968. Second Edition in dust jacket of the author's first book. A near fine copy in a very good or better jacket.

ENORMOUS CHANGES AT THE LAST MINUTE. New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1973. Uncorrected Proof Copy in printed sea-green wrappers with a printed paper label affixed to the front wrapper.

Living Poster - Autographed #50 of 125 (housed in Map Case Cushing Basement: C-6) 1 pp. [St. Paul]: Bookslinger Press, 1979. Broadside. One of one hundred and twenty-five numbered copies signed by Paley. Some very light creasing, else a fine copy.

Early Draft - "Love" - (2 versions of 3rd pp.) 9 pp. New York: [ca. mid 1960s]. Original Typescript. Stapled sheets typed on the rectos only; 10 pp. An early working draft of this story, with Paley's moderate holograph corretions and deletions throughout. Near fine.

"The Man in the Sky is a Killer" Autographed article. 1 pp. New York: Committee of Liaison, [1972]. Offprint. Single mechanically reproduced sheet. Quarto. Prints an article written by Paley and published in The New York Times on March 23, 1972, on the subject of American P.O.W.'s in Vietnam. signed by Paley. A fine copy.

Unity Statements - 2nd Versions - Autographed and annotated (2). 2 legal size leaflets. New York: Women's Pentagon Action, 1981. Black and white flyer advertising a protest rally at the Pentagon on November 15th and 16th, 1981 with text written by Paley. Inscribed by Paley on the verso: "2nd version 1981 Grace Paley." [The first version was written in 1980]. Folded once else fine.
New York: Women's Pentagon Action, 1981. Black and white flyer advertising a protest rally at the Pentagon on November 15th and 16th, 1981 with text written by Paley. Inscribed by Paley on the verso: "Version 2B Grace Paley." Folded once else fine.

LEANING FORWARD. Penobscot: Granite Press, 1985. Limited Edition in decorated boards. One of one hundred and twenty-five numbered copies signed by Paley (#12). A fine copy.

Folders 10, 20, and 30 are housed Map Case: Cushing Basement C-6 due to size (11x14).

Grace Paley Collection Finding Guide, Biographical Sketch, Container List, Cushing Invoice. 16 pp.

Goldenrod Poster - Autographed #11 of 50 (housed in Map Case: Cushing Basement C-6) 1pp. Penobscot: Granite Press East, 1982. Broadside. One of fifty numbered copies signed by Paley. Fine copy.

Goldenrod Poster - 4 color (housed in Map Case Cushing Basement: C-6) 1pp. Penobscot: Granite Press East, 1982. Broadeside. One of two hundred and fifty copies. Fine copy.

"Dear Congressman ____," blank letter - Autographed and annotated. 1 pp. [New York]: Greenwich Village Peace Center, [1975]. Single mimeographed sheet. Quarto. form letter to be filed in by concerned constituents protesting the holding of 'thousands of civilians, men, women and children... in the prisons of South Vietnam', and sent to their local Congressmen. Inscribed by Paley: "Probably by me/ Grace Paley/'75." Folded twice else a fine copy.

Unite Statement - 3rd Version - Autographed and annotated. 1 legal size leaflet. New York: Women's Pentagon Action, 1982. Broadside in color advertising a "Feminist Walk" followed by a "Disarmament March to Central Park" on June 12th and June 14th, 1982, with text written by Paley on the verso. Paley has inscribed this copy on the verso: "The second statement [actually the third] much like the first - / women suggested (stated unequivocally) the points to be/ made - I wrote (added some) returned - read to them - /they agreed or not - I rewrote - returned - half a dozen times./Grace Paley." A fine copy.

1977 Peace Calendar - What did you learn in school today... - A statement on the Liberation of Education. New York: war Register League, 1977. First Edition in spiral bound pictorial stiff wrappers. Introductory Notes by Jonathon Kozol and a Preface by Paley. Signed by Paley on the title page. Additionally this is Grace Paley's own copy, with her holograph notes in ink on the back wrapper, and her appointments filled in for the last four months of the year. Some light cover wear, else a near fine copy.

THE LITTLE DISTURBANCES OF MAN. London: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1960. First English Edition in dust jacket. Slight rubbing at the foot of the spin, else a fine copy in a very good or better jacket.

THE LITTLE DISTURBANCES OF MAN. London: Andre Deutsch, 1969. Second English Edition in dust jacket. Creased at the head of the spin, some light indentations to the front panel, else a near fine copy in like jacket.

ENORMOUS CHANGES AT THE LAST MINUTE. London: Andre Deutsch, 1975. First English Edition in dust jacket. Inscribed by Paley on the title page. A fine copy in a fine jacket.

LATER THE SAME DAY. London: Virago Press, 1985. Uncorrected Proof Copy of the First English Edition in illustrated wrappers. A fine copy.

Carter Burden (assembler of collection) obituary information, and article. 2pp.

Early Draft - "I Am Trying to Curb My Cultivated Individualism Which Seemed for Years So Sweet." 9 pp. [N.p.: n.d.]. Original Typescript. Quarto. Stapled sheets typed on the rectos only; 9 pp. An early working draft of this story, with Paley's moderate holograph corrections and deletions throughout. Near fine.

"Not Our Sons/Not Your Sons/Not Their Sons" Autographed and annotated leaflet. 1 pp. [New York]: Greenwich Village Peace Center, [ca. 1967-1968]. Broadside. Single mechanically reproduced sheet. Quarto. Provides details of counseling centers in New York city giving help and advice on the subject of conscription. Inscribed by Paley: "Mostly by me - a leaflet used for 8 years/with[?] on the corner of 8th St. /67/68/Grace Paley." Folded once, light creasing, else a near fine copy.

"In the Course of Killing Two Million Vietnamese, The United States Government Has Used Up and Buried the Bodies of Over 45,000 Young Americans Who Were Between the Ages of 19 and 26" Autographed and annotated leaflet. 1 pp. [New York]: Greenwich Village Peace Center, [ca. 1968-1970]. Broadside. Single mimeographed sheet. Quarto. Sheet advertising the services provided by the Greenwich Village Peace Center and the 'Draft and Military Counseling Center' in New York city. Inscribed by Paley: "Written by Grace Paley/c./'68/'69//70." a fine copy.

National Institute Speech (1970) - Autographed and annotated. 1 pp. [N.p.: 1970]. Broadside. Single mimeographed sheet. Quarto. Prints the text of the speech given by Paley at the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1970. Inscribed by Paley: "Written - read by me at Inst. Awards/ceremony 1970/Grace Paley." Light creasing and one small stain at the edges, else a near fine copy.

Unity Statement - 1st Version - Autographed and annotated. 1 leaflet. New York: Women's Pentagon Action, 1980. Color flyer advertising a protest rally at the Pentagon on November 16th and 17th, 1980 with text written by Paley. inscribed by Paley on the verso: "1st version 1980/ written by/me with other/ women checking me/ out/ Grace/ Paley." Folded once else fine.

LEANING FORWARD. Penobscot: Granite Press, 1985. First Trade Edition in pictorial wrappers. A near fine copy.

LATER THE SAME DAY. New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1985. Uncorrected Proof Copy in printed orange wrappers. Publisher's promotional material stapled to the front inner wrapper, a fine copy.