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- The Quest of Soapy
- "This is one of the best and most characteristic of the sketches of lower New York life by O. Henry...The story under another title--"The Cop and the Anthem"--appears in the collection of O. Henry's stories, "The Four Million."
- The Discounters of Money
- A short story about a young millionaire in New York City.
- The Hiding of Black Bill
- Short story set in Texas
- Schools and Schools
- Short story about courtship.
- "What You Want"
- A short story about a wealthy man and a hat-cleaner in New York City.
- Buried Treasure
- Short story developed during O. Henry's time working as a draftsman at the Texas General Land Office.
- The Last of the Troubadours
- Short story set in Texas
- The Rose of Dixie
- Short story about a magazine and its editor.
- The Head-Hunter
- A man is inspired by his time in the Philippine Islands.
- The Moment of Victory
- Short story about a young war veteran.
- New Books Reviewed: O. Henry's Short Stories
- Book review of "The Four Million." Also contains thoughts on "The Trimmed Lamp" and "Heart of the West."
- A Night in New Arabia
- Short story set in New York
- The Memento
- Short story about two former Broadway actresses.
- The Gentle Grafter
- This work is a collection of short stories by O. Henry. The stories in this volume were inspired by tales of confidence men that O. Henry had heard while in Columbus, Ohio.
- The Hiding of Black Bill
- This work contains a biographical introduction to O. Henry written by Mary Ely; "O. Henry and Me," a brief story about corresponding with O. Henry, by Ethel Patterson; and O. Henry's short story, "The Hiding of Black Bill."
- The Voice of the City
- This is O. Henry's third collection of short stories set in New York City.
- Next to Reading Matter
- Short story set in New York
- Phoebe
- Short story set in New Orleans.
- Contract between H.H. McClure and Sydney Porter
- Contract between H.H. McClure and Sydney Porter, signed by both parties, dated 21 October 1907.
- [Copies of unsigned publishing contracts]
- Two unsigned copies of publishing contracts by two different publishing houses: H. H. McClure and Co., and Phillips Publishing Co.
- [Handwritten letter from O. Henry to H. H. McClure]
- Letter from Porter to H. H. McClure asking for an advance to pay for his daughter's private school tuition.
- The Fifth Wheel
- Short story set in New York
- The World and the Door
- A short story about a New York broker who flees to Central America.
- The Ransom of Red Chief
- Short story about the kidnap and ransom of a wealthy Alabaman's son.
- The Caballero's Way
- Short story about a young desperado from the Texas-Mexico border.
- The Halberdier of the Little Rheinschloss
- Short story set in a German restaurant.
- The Indian Summer of Dry Valley Johnson
- A short story set in Texas.
- Heart of the West
- This work is a collection of short stories by O. Henry, which are set in Texas.
- Letter from O. Henry to "Jeems"
- Letter, manuscript, “Dear Jeems,” dated Thursday, 1907, New York, from O. Henry. Letter is facetious in spelling and content.
- The Trimmed Lamp
- This work is O. Henry's second collection of short stories set in New York City.
- [Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
- Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
- [Letter to Colonel Seibel from William Sydney Porter]
- Letter from William Sydney Porter to Colonel Seibel discussing "The Last Edition" and the theater.
- Compliments of the Season
- A short story set during Christmastime, centered around the misadventures of several characters.
- The Country of Elusion
- Short story about a magazine editor.
- The Ethics of Pig
- Short story about a man who practices "unillegal graft." The advertisement on the cover of the magazine for Cream of Wheat includes the brand's mascot, Rastus, a racist depiction of a Black cook.
- Seats of the Haughty
- Short story by O. Henry.
- Calloway's Code
- A newspaper staff tries to decipher a code sent by a reporter abroad.
- The Higher Abdication
- Short story set in San Antonio.
- A Ruler of Men
- Short story about two old friends meeting in New York.
- The Trimmed Lamp
- Short story about two young women living and working in New York.
- The Handbook of Hymen
- Short story about a man and a very helpful book.
- The Four Million
- This work is O. Henry's first collection of short stories, many of which are set in New York City. Stories in this volume include "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Cop and the Anthem."
- Studio portrait of O. Henry
- O. Henry sitting forward in chair.
- A Double-Dyed Deceiver
- Short story about a young man who flees to South America to avoid being sentenced for murder.
- Telemachus, Friend
- A man discusses friendship with a hotel proprietor. The advertisement on the cover of the magazine for Cream of Wheat includes the brand's mascot, Rastus, a racist depiction of a Black cook.
- An Unfinished Story
- Short story in which a young woman prepares for a date.
- Hostages to Momus
- Short story about a graft and kidnapping.
- [Handwritten letter from O. Henry to Jeemo]
- O. Henry inviting "Jeemo" to visit New York.
- A Ramble in Aphasia
- Short story about a lawyer suffering from memory loss.
- Hearts and Crosses
- Short story set in Texas.