[Poetry reading at Baird Hall, University at Buffalo, April 16, 1968] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at Baird Hall, University at Buffalo, April 16, 1968 at 8:30 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Robert Creeley reads poetry from his book Words to musical settings composed and conducted by Michael S. Horwood. Reading sponsored by U.U.A.B. Music and Literature & Drama Committee.
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[Prose reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, 1981] / Raymond Federman.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo in 1981 on a 60 minute BASF sound cassette.
Raymond Federman reads on the eve of his departure to Israel for his Fulbright Fellowship. He reads prose from Moinous & Sucette: a love story of sorts, which would eventually by published in 1982 as: Rigmarole of contrariety.
[Reading at the University at Buffalo, November 16, 1994] / Raymond Federman ... [et al].
Recorded in UB Fine Arts Center at the University at Buffalo on November 16, 1994 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Raymond Federman introduces two French poets, Anne Portugal and Olivier Cadiot to the University audience. Federman reads translations of their works with the assistance of Kristin Prevallet and Charles Bernstein. Federman and Prevallet have come up with unique translations and each translator reads his or her translation after or while Portugal reads the original French. Portugal reads from Le plus simple appareil. Cadiot reads from Rouge, vert et noir and Futur, ancien, fugitif.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 10, 1967] / John Barth.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on December 10, 1967 by the Poetry Collection. Recording made on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
John Barth performs his prose poetry for stereophonic listening using tapes and specialized recording devices. He mentions that University of Buffalo professors and poets, William Sylvester and Mac Hammond are also working on this new type of poetry.
[Reading in Buffalo, N.Y. on February 7, 1974] / Fielding Dawson.
Recorded at the Central Park Grill in Buffalo, N.Y. on February 7, 1974 by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection on two 90 minute Scotch sound cassette.
Fielding Dawson reads selections from The sun rises into the sky and Krazy Kat: the unveiling and other stories.
[Reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., May 4, 1984] / Fielding Dawson.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 4, 1984 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Scotch sound cassette. Recorded by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Following an introduction by Debora Ott, beat generation poet Fielding Dawson performs his poetry.
[Poetry reading at the San Jose State, April 27, 1977] / William Sylvester.
Recorded in San Jose on April 27, 1977 by the poet and donated to the Poetry Collection. Recording made on a two 90 minute Maxell sound cassettes.
University at Buffalo professor and poet visits San Jose State and gives a spirited reading of his works.
[William Sylvester interview on Charles Olson] /
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on October 9, 1988 for Spoken Arts Radio recorded on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Mary Van Vorst interviews poet and University at Buffalo English professor, William Sylvester. Sylvester's focus is on Charles Olson's life and poetry.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, February 10, 2006] / William Sylvester.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on February 10, 2006 by Michael Basinski and Matt Chambers for the Poetry Collection. Recording made on a two 90 minute Maxell sound cassettes.
University of Buffalo professor and poet reads his work for this recording. He is also informally interviewed by Chambers.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 4, 1968] / Louis Simpson.
Recorded at the Haas Lounge at the University at Buffalo on December 4, 1968 by the Poetry Collection on a 7 inch Scotch reel to reel.
Following an introduction by William Sylvester, American poet Louis Simpson performs his poetry. Simpson reads from At the end of the open road and Adventures of the letter I. A question and answer session follows at the end.
[Poetry reading at the Lockwood Library, University at Buffalo, April 26, 1963] / Louis Simpson.
Recorded at the Lockwood Library Exhibition Room at the University at Buffalo on April 26, 1963 by the Poetry Collection on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
American poet Louis Simpson gives a poetry reading with selections from Good news of death and other poems as well as his new book At the end of the open road.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 4, 1981] / Paul Mariani.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on November 4, 1981 by the Poetry Collection on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette.
Following a five minuter introduction by Robert Creeley, American poet Paul Mariani performs a his works. Recording ends abruptly in the middle of the last stanza of the poem Pastoral. Mariani reads from Timing devices and Crossing cocytus.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, July 3, 1979] / William Stafford and Raymond Patterson.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on July 3, 1979 by the Poetry Collection on a Maxell sound cassette.
No introduction recorded for American poet Raymond Patterson, who performs his poetry. Poet William Stafford follows Patterson and performs works from Stories that could be true.
[Poetry reading in Buffalo, N.Y., 1986] / Ruth Geller, Gary Earl Ross.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1986 on a TDK 90 minute cassette tape by Paul Hogan, who donated the recording to the Poetry Collection.
Prose reading of Ruth Geller's work by an unnamed woman. Poetry reading by Gary Earl Ross follows.
[Lecture at the University at Buffalo, November 29, 1979] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded in Creeley's graduate seminar class at the University at Buffalo, November 29, 1979 on a 5 inch Ampex reel-to-reel tape.
Robert Creeley welcomes to his seminar class artist Sh?
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 21, 1993] / Christian Prigent.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on April 21, 1993 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Charles Bernstein makes announcements and introduces Raymond Federman to the University audience. Following an introduction by Raymond Federman, French sound poet Christian Prigent reads from his novel Commencement and performs his poetry in French Federman reads a translated poem at track 5. The reading was part of the Wednesdays at Four Plus poetry series.
[Poetry reading at the Burchfield Center, Buffalo, N.Y., March 16, 1986] / Tom Clark.
Recorded at Burchfield Center in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 16, 1986 on a TDK 60 minute cassette tape by Paul Hogan, who donated the recording to the Poetry Collection.
Tom Clark reads poetry about the library in Alexandria, Arthur Rimbaud, and translations of Bertolt Brecht.
Recorded at Nietzsche's in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1986 and aired on Spoken Arts Radio on July 13, 1986. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Poet and writer Ed Smith reads at Nietzsche's in Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo musician Emil Latimer provides musical accompaniment on guitar and percussion.
Recorded at Alice Walker's home by Herbert Gold and aired on April 6, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Alice Walker reads the story "Everyday use." She comments on her writing in an interview conducted by Herbert Gold for the program "Tell me a story" at the author's home in Mendocino, California.
[Poetry reading at the Canisius College, November 20, 1970] / Allen Ginsberg.
Recorded at Canisius College on November 20, 1970 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape. Recorded by Allen De Loach and acquired by the Poetry Collection.
Poet Allen Ginsberg reads his poetry at a reading at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. He reads early poems, including Kaddish. He performs some poems, A western ballad, for instance, with musical accompaniment.
[Discussion at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 17, 1989] / Brad Morrow.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo, April 17, 1989 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poet and Conjunctions editor, Bradford Morrow is introduced to the University at Buffalo audience by professor Dennis Tedlock. Morrow discusses the state of contemporary American poetry and small press magazines.
Recorded at Clemens Hall at the University at Buffalo, March 7, 1979 on 60 minute Sony sound cassette.
Poet James Kirkup reads his poetry with musical accompaniment.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, March 7, 1979] / Dennis Schmitz.
Recorded at Clemens Hall at the University at Buffalo, March 7, 1979 on 60 minute Ampex sound cassettes.
Poet Dennis Schmitz performs his poetry at the University at Buffalo. He is introduced by his former professor, John Logan.
[Lecture at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, September 28, 1990] / Susan Howe.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, September 28, 1990 on two 90 minute Maxell sound cassettes.
Poet and professor Susan Howe lectures on American poetry and Emily Dickinson.
[Poetry and prose reading at the University at Buffalo, April 21, 1971] / Al Young.
Recorded at Diefendorf 146 at the University at Buffalo, April 21, 1971 at 8:30 p.m. on a 7 inch Ampex reel-to-reel tape.
Poet and novelist Al Young reads from his poetry collections Dancing and Song turning back into itself. He then reads from his novel Snakes. He is introduced by an unnamed man.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 3, 1991] / Jerome McGann ... [et al.].
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 3, 1991 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Collaborative performance poem delivered by literary critic Jerome McGann, and poets Martin Clebens, Elizabeth Willis, Elizabeth Burns, Charles Bernstein. Reading was part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry series.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 23, 1968] / Leonard Nathan.
Recorded at the Hass Lounge, University at Buffalo on July 23, 1968 on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Reading by University at California at Berkeley professor Leonard Nathan at the University at Buffalo. He is introduced by an unnamed man. Nathan reads from The matchmaker's lament and other astonishments, The day the perfect speakers left, and some new poems.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 17, 1969] / William Stafford.
Recorded at the Norton Conference Theatre at the University at Buffalo on November 17, 1969 at 3 p.m. by the Poetry Collection on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Following a brief introduction by an unnamed man, American poet and pacifist William Stafford performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from Allegiances and The rescued year. The reading was sponsored by the Department of English and the Literature and Drama Committee of Norton Union.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 23, 1994] / Mei-mei Berssenbrugge.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on March 23, 1994 on a Maxell 90 minute sound cassette.
Following an introduction by Lew Daly, poet Mei-mei Berssenbrugge performs poems from Sphericity and Four year old girl. Reading was part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series.
[Poetry reading and lecture at the University at Buffalo, October 27, 1988] / Steve Benson.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on October 27, 1988 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following an introduction by Michael Boughn, poet Steve Benson lectures, discusses taped recordings of his improvised performances. Benson performs over Beethoven's 6th symphony. He reads selections from Blindspots. A question and answer session is conducted for the last twenty minutes of the recording.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, September 28, 1977] / Ben Belitt.
Recorded at Squire Hall, University at Buffalo on September 28, 1977 on an Ampex 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following a brief introduction by Jerome Mazzaro, Ben Belitt lectures and performs his poetry. He reads from The double witness, This scribe, my hand, Possessions, Nowhere but light.
[Lecture at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 4, 1992] / Norman Austin.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at 4 p.m. on November 4, 1992 on a Maxell 90 minute sound cassette tape.
Following an introduction by the Andrew Raymond Chair Jack Peradotto, classicist Norman Austin discusses the topic of "The Helen-Eidolon Myth in Antiquity and in H.D."
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 1, 1990] / John Ashbery.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on November 1, 1990 on a Maxell 90 minute cassette tape.
Robert J. Bertholf introduces Carl Dennis and mentions that the reading is sponsored by the Poetry Society of America and various English department chairs. Dennis introduces poet John Ashbery who performs a traditional poetry reading including old and new poetry. Ashbery reads from Some trees, The tennis court oath, The Vermont notebook and A wave.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 18, 1966] / John Ashbery.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo in Diefendorf Hall room 148 on November 18, 1966 on a Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following an introduction by Oscar A. Silverman, poet and editor John Ashbery performs his poetry. Ashbery reads from The tennis court oath, The double dream of spring, Rivers and mountains, and Some trees.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, March 22, 1977] / Ai.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on March 22, 1977 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet Ai is introduced by English student, Ken Broklin. Ai performs selections from her book Cruelty and the in-progress manuscript for her next book, The killing floor.
[Poetry reading at the Spring Arts Festival, University at Buffalo, Spring 1966] / Diane Di Prima.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo in the Kiva Room on October 5, 1978 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape. Recorded by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Poet Diane Di Prima reads her poetry during the 1966 Spring Arts Festival at the University at Buffalo. Di Prima reads from: This kind of bird flies backward, Dinners and nightmares, Calculus of variation, Spring and autumn annals.
[Poetry reading and lecture at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 24 and 25, 1979] / Donald Hall.
Poetry reading recorded in the Poetry Collection on October 24, 1979. Lecture recorded in Robert Creeley's classroom at the University at Buffalo, October 25, 1979 on a 5 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Donald Hall gives a poetry reading of new material. He provides humorous anecdotes as introductions to his poems, including one dealing with his reading "Reclining figure" in front of Theodore Roethke. He reads poems about his move to New Hampshire and also about his appreciation for farm animals and the working man. Discs 2 and 3 are a recording of Hall lecturing and answering questions on poetics and contemporary American poetry in Robert Creeley's graduate seminar class "Imaginations of person in contemporary poetry." Several English Department faculty members attended the spirited reading and lecture, including William Sylvester and Max Wickert.
[Poetry reading, Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 18, 1992] / Norma Cole.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on March 18, 1992 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Contemporary American poet, visual artist, and translator Norma Cole performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from My bird book and Mars.
[Poetry reading at the Kent State University, May 11, 1972] / James Koller.
Recorded at Kent State University on May 11, 1972 on Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel. Recorded by the former University at Buffalo Poetry Collection Curator Robert J. Bertholf during the time he was an English professor at Kent State. Bertholf donated the recording to the Poetry Collection.
Following a brief introduction by Robert J. Bertholf, the publisher, novelist, photographer, painter and poet James Koller performs his poetry. Koller reads from Some cows as well as from his earlier works.
[Poetry reading, Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 26, 2006] / Norma Cole.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on April 26, 2006 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following announcements by English Department professor Myung Mi Kim, graduate student Michael Cross introduces contemporary American poet, visual artist, and translator Norma Cole. Cole reads translations from It then by Danielle Collobert and poetry from Spinoza in her youth and Do the monkey. Recording ends abruptly during the last stanza of the last poem.
[Poetry and prose reading, May 11, 1973] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded on May 11, 1973 by Allen De Loach on a 120 minute Sony sound cassette. Recording was reportedly made a the Rochester Empire State College. The Poetry Collection acquire the recording from De Loach.
Reading by Robert Creeley which begins with a mention of Gertrude Stein and continues into a reading of prose pieces and then an assortment of love poems. He closes with a section of an address he delivered at Johns Hopkins University.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 24, 1987] / James McConkey.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the Universtiy at Buffalo on April 24, 1987 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following announcements and an introduction by Robert Daly, American poet James McConkey performs a mixture of poetry and prose reading. He reads from Court of memory and from Kayo: the authentic and annotated autobiographical novel from outer space.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, December 4, 1979] / Stanley Kunitz.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at University at the Buffalo on December 4, 1979 by the Poetry Collection on a Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel.
Mac Hammond introduces American poet Stanley Kunitz. Kunitz perfroms poems from The testing-tree and The layers. He speaks about his life in Cape Cod, his fondness for gardening, the relationship between mothers and sons and on being young.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, February 10, 1969] / Lou Lipsitz.
Recorded at 231 Norton Hall at the University at Buffalo on February 10,1969, at 8 p.m. on Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel.
Following a brief introduction by University at Buffalo professor, Charles Altieri, Lewis Lipsitz performs his poetry.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, February 14, 1969] / Lewis MacAdams.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo on February 14, 1969 from 3-4:10 p.m. on Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel.
Activist, journalist, author and poet Lewis MacAdams performs his poetry.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 5, 1987] / Nathaniel Mackey.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on March 5, 1987 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
American poet, novelist, anthologist, literary critic, and editor Nathaniel Mackey performs his poetry and prose at a Poetry Collection reading. Nathaniel Mackey is introduced by Robert Creeley and Michael Boughn. Mackey reads from School of Udhra and Bedouin handbook.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, March 7, 1972] / Morton Marcus.
Recorded at 233 Norton Hall at the University at Buffalo on March 7, 1972 by the Poetry Collection on a Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel.
Following a brief introduction by John Clarke, film critic, historian and Santa Cruz poet Morton Marcus reads his poetry. He reads from Origins, Where the oceans cover us, and The Santa Cruz Mountain poems. The poem "Look closely" is divided between the end of the first CD and the beginning of the second CD.
Recorded in San Francisco, Calif. on June 24, 2002 by the author and given to the Poetry Collection. Recorded on a 30 minute Radio Shack sound cassette. Poet repeats poem with different intonations.
[Poetry discussion at Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, July 3, 1979] / John Frederick Nims, William Stafford, Raymond Patterson
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on July 3, 1979 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poets John Frederick Nims, William Stafford and Raymond R. Patterson discuss contemporary poetry and the contemporary nature of language with University at Buffalo professor, Max Wickert. Poets discuss the current state of poetics, various writing techniques and the process of judging and editing one's own poetry.
John Frederick Nims, William Stafford, Raymond Patterson
[Poetry reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., October 23, 1987] / Rachel Guido DeVries.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center by Paul Hogan on October 23, 1987 on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette. Donated to the Poetry Collection by Hogan.
Poet Rachel Guido DeVries reads new poetry and a prose piece.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 8, 1968] / Michael Mott.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on July 8, 1968 on two Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tapes.
Poet Michael Mott reads his poetry and divides his poems into those of "beginning" and those of "memory." He is introduced by an unnamed man. He reads poems about his Rimbaud, writing poetry, his adult life, and the Sisters of Charity.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 21, 1966] / Charles Tomlinson.
Recorded in Crosby Hall, Room 201 at the University at Buffalo on April 21, 1966 at 4 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet Charles Tomlinson reads and provides anecdotes for his poetry. The reading was part of the Abbott Reading Fund.
Recorded at Theater Loft in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 12, 1986 and aired April 27, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Bobbie Louise Hawkins reads selections from Almost everything and One small saga. Paul Hogan introduces her works and gives biographical information about her as a writer.
[Poetry reading at the Canisius College, November 11, 1971] / Diane Di Prima.
Recorded at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. on November 11, 1971 on a 90 minute Scotch cassette. Recorded by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Recording begins with Allen and Joan De Loach speaking with an unidentified man in a casual conversation. Di Prima is introduced to the Canisius College audience by an unnamed professor at the end of track 2. She reads her poetry and provides many anecdotes about her life, her relationships, her politics and her writing. She reads "The poet" which is about a time when Gregory Corso was staying at her home.
Recorded in Buffalo possibly in 1986 on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Joyce Carol Oates, possibly in 1986. Hogan asks Oates about voice and her writing technique.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 16, 1986] / James Tate.
Recorded in the Poetry Collection on April 16, 1986 by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute Maxell sound cassette.
James Tate performs his poetry at the Poetry Collection. He reads from The oblivion ha-ha, Absences, Viper jazz, Riven doggeries, Constant defender, Reckoner.
[Poetry reading at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo, April 17, 1961] / Babette Deutsch.
Recorded at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo on April 17, 1961 on two 7 inch reel-to-reel tapes.
Following an introduction by Oscar A. Silverman, Babette Deutsch performs her poetry reading for the undergraduate University audience.
[Poetry reading, Buffalo, N.Y., September 21, 1986] / William Navarro.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 21, 1986 by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
William Navarro performs his poetry in Buffalo, N.Y.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 2, 1972] / L.E. Sissman.
Recorded at 231 Norton Union, University at Buffalo on November 2, 1972 at 3:30 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Following an introduction by Albert Cook, L.E. Sissman performs his poetry for the University audience.
[Lecture and reading at the University at Buffalo, June 19, 1973] / Ted Enslin.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on June 19, 1973 on a 90 minute Sony sound cassette. Recorded by Allen De Loach and acquired by the Poetry Collection.
Poet Ted Enslin presents a lecture titled: "The function of the long poem" dealing with the creation of poetry. He reads a few of his own poems, but the breaks between the lecture and the poems are sometimes difficult to discern. The lecture ends with a question and answer session.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 27, 1962] / Peter Redgrove.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on April 27, 1962 on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following an introduction by Oscar A. Silverman, Peter Redgrove performs a spirited poetry reading for the University audience.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 3, 1969] / John Logan.
Recorded at the Norton Conference Theater at the University at Buffalo on November 3, 1969 at 8 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Max Wickert provides an eight minute introduction to poet and professor, John Logan. Logan reads his books The zigzag walk (1969) and Cycle for Mother Cabrini (1955).
[Oscar Silverman Memorial Poetry Reading at the University at Buffalo, November 22, 1982] / John Logan.
Recorded at the Oscar Silverman Memorial Poetry Reading at the Katherine Cornell Theatre, University at Buffalo on November 22, 1982 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Max Wickert provides a fourteen minute introduction to poet and professor, John Logan. Logan reads from the body of his work and provides anecdotes and background information throughout the reading.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo] / John Logan.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo possibly 1980? on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette.
Poet and professor John Logan reads a variety of material from his body of work, including many poems from Manhattan movements. Poem "The Transformation" is interrupted at line 22. End of reading captures informal conversation between Logan and students and audience members.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on February 22, 1967 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet and professor John Logan is introduced by an unnamed student for a poetry reading of old and new material.
Recorded at the Oscar Silverman Memorial Reading at the University at Buffalo on November 5, 1986. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute Certron sound cassette.
Irving Feldman introduces poet Donald Justice. Justice reads poems and shares anecdotes about Henry James, Rainer Marie Rilke, loneliness, mothers and piano teachers.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center by Paul Hogan and aired on May 7, 1987 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Canadian fiction writer, Alistair MacLeod reads short story, The boat. Program closes with a short essay read by Ann Haskell.
Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Kurt Vonnegut after a reading. Vonnegut discusses the perception of writing, American novels, Mark Twain and Midwest American sensibilities.
[Robin Kay Willoughby interview and reading] /
Recorded by Paul Hogan and aired on August 10, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Robin Kay Willoughby reads and discusses the oral performance of poetry.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center on October 13, 1986 and aired on January 18, 1987 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Excerpts of a reading by poet and teacher Joan Murray. Murray writes long-form poems and reads about the time she spent in the Allegheny Forest.
Recorded by Paul Hogan and aired on July 27, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Randy Prus is interviewed by Paul Hogan. Prus discusses long-form poetry, the image of water in his poetry, and reads excerpts from his work, At the water's edge. Prus discusses Charles Olson and the use of landscape in literature. Program closes with a short essay read by Ann Haskell.
Recorded by Paul Hogan and aired on June 29, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Alan Bigelow is interviewed by Paul Hogan. Bigelow discusses contemporary fiction writing. He reads excerpts from his work The Second Alamo which focuses on the character of Davy Crockett.
[Melissa Ragona interview and reading] /
Recorded by Paul Hogan and aired on September 28, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Melissa Ragona is interviewed by Paul Hogan at her house in Buffalo, N.Y. Ragona discusses feminist poetry. She reads from leading feminist critics, poet Marge Piercy and her own poetry.
Recorded by Paul Hogan and aired on July 20, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Doran Larson is interviewed by Paul Hogan and discusses young adult literature. Larson reads from his book The big deal, which was published under his pseudonym Jack Glasgow. Larson discusses the process of writing and publishing for a young adult audience including how he develops his characters and plot.
[Gabrielle Burton interview and reading] /
Recorded by Paul Hogan and aired on November 16, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Gabrielle Burton is interviewed by Paul Hogan and discusses feminism and sexism in relation to writing. Included in the program are excerpts from her award-winning book, Heartbeat hotel, which were recorded during a reading at the Poetry Collection in October 1986.
Recorded by Paul Hogan at WBFO's station in October 1986. Program aired on December 7, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Buffalo-born poet Bob Walthall returns Buffalo and is interviewed by Paul Hogan. He lives in Boston and hosts a radio program with topics focusing on social problems and unrest. He discussed social and race issues, radio broadcasting, and African American poetry. He reads a selection of poems.
Recorded at Hallwalls in Buffalo, N.Y. on April 11, 1986 and aired on May 18, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Tama Janowitz reads at Hallwalls as part of the organization's Fiction Diction program.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, January 31, 1968] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo in the Norton Conference Theater on January 31, 1968 at 4 p.m. on a 7 inch Sarkes reel-to-reel tape.
Poet and University at Buffalo professor reads poetry from his books, Words (1967) and Pieces (1968).
[Poetry reading at Buffalo State College, March 23, 1988] / John Montague.
Recorded at the Buffalo State College on March 23, 1988 on a 90 minute sound cassette.
Irish poet John Montague reads from his book of poem, Mount Eagle. He provides anecdotes on the salmon in Ireland, hunger striker Bobby Sands, his family, and Northern Ireland political life.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 21, 1988] / John Montague.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on March 21, 1993 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poetry Collection Curator, Robert J. Bertholf, introduces John Montague and lauds the donation of his manuscripts to the University at Buffalo. Montague reads from his poetry and discusses the friendship and/or influence of Robert Duncan, James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, and Morris Graves on his writing.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 14, 1993] / Carl Dennis.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on April 14, 1993 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
University at Buffalo professor Robert Creeley introduces his colleague Carl Dennis for a "Wednesday at 4 series" poetry reading. Poet reads from his works and touches upon the topics of the self and family in poetry. Dennis also reads his poem "Delaware Park, 1990" which deals with Chinese students in the United States during the Tiananmen Square massacre in China.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, February 10, 1993] / Arkadi?
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on February 2, 1993 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Professor Charles Bernstein introduces guest Russian poet Arkadi?
[Reading at the Burchfield Art Center, March 6, 1988] / Leslier Fiedler.
Recorded by Paul Hogan at the Burchfield Art Center in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 6, 1988. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Writer and professor Leslie Fiedler reads a story and poem at the Burchfield Art Center.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 10, 1979] / Irving Feldman.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, Buffalo, N.Y. on July 10, 1979 on a 60 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poet and University at Buffalo professor Irving Feldman reads his new and old poetry.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, December 5, 1990] / Nick Piombino.
Recorded at the Poetry/Rare Books Collection, Buffalo, N.Y. on December 5, 1990 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poet Nick Piombino performs his recent poetry from Frozen witness.
[Dennis Maloney interview and reading] /
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 22, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Dennis Maloney, a poet and editor of White Pine Press. Maloney discusses the challenges facing a poetry translator. Maloney reads from his various translations of the works of Pablo Neruda, Antonio Machado, Juan Ram??n Jim??nez, and Yosano Akiko.
Recorded at Theater Loft in Buffalo, N.Y. on February 16, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
James Seku Harwell performs his poetry. At times he is accompanied by tribal musical instruments from Africa and Senegal.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on March, 1, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Zena Collier about her writing style. She reads excerpts from her writings and discusses writing in Britain and in America.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo's Baird Hall for the annual Oscar Silverman Memorial Poetry Reading in November 1986. Reading's excerpts were aired on January 4, 1987 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
[Elizabeth Willis interview and reading] /
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on November 23, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews poet and University at Buffalo Ph.D. graduate student in English, Elizabeth Willis. She discusses her travels in Indonesia and its influence upon her poetry. She describes the Indonesian folk art of shadow puppetry. Willis reads her own poetry and discusses her approach to writing poetry.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on October 19, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Robert J. Bertholf, curator of the Poetry and Rare Books Collections at the University at Buffalo from 1978 to 2004. Bertholf discusses the history of the Poetry and Rare Books Collections at the University at Buffalo from its inception by professor Charles D. Abbott to collect poetry books and manuscripts, to the large donation of the rare books first edition collection of Thomas B. Lockwood, and ultimately to its current direction under Bertholf's curatorship. He notes how important it is to the literary scholar to have a library which houses vast and inclusive holdings of contemporary poetry first editions, manuscripts and supporting critical works, translations, audio recordings and ephemera. Bertholf plays rare audio recordings from the Poetry Collection featuring Charles Olson (who reads in 1966 from the Maximus poems) and Frank O'Hara (who reads the poem, Mary Desti's ass.)
[Jack Shifflett interview and reading] /
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 7, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Jack Shifflett about poetry therapy and the psychological aspects of writing poetry. Shifflett reads from his recent works and discusses confessional poetry.
[Edmund Cardoni interview and reading] /
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 21, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Ed Cardoni about trends in translation and in contemporary Latin American and Eastern European fiction. Cardoni reads selections from various translations.
Recorded on June 15, 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews poet Mary Cappello about her poetic technique and her use of place in her poetry. Cappello reads her poetry at the beginning and at the end of the program.
[Advertisment for the University at Buffalo's summer writing course] / Anthony Burgess.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on April 1, 1976 on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Novelist Anthony Burgess advertises the summer credit-free writing courses at the University at Buffalo on WEBR radio in Buffalo, N.Y.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 29, 1981] / Tom Lucas, Joe Coulson.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo on October 29, 1981 on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette.
University at Buffalo graduate students Tom Lucas and Joe Coulson read. They are introduced by professor Howard Wolf. Reading ends with a performance by John Logan, which is not included on this recording.
[Poetry reading at the Big Orbit Gallery, Buffalo, N.Y., January 31, 1994] / Robert Fitterman, Joan Retallack.
Recorded at the Big Orbit Gallery, Buffalo, N.Y. on January 31, 1994 on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Poets Robert Fitterman and Joan Retallack read their poetry. Fitterman reads from his Tel-Let published chapbook. Retallack reads pieces created with collaborators in her Chains project. Chains was a project she worked on while she was visiting at the University at Buffalo with graduate students Juliana Spahr and Jena Osman.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 9, 1969] / W.S. Merwin.
Recorded at the Norton Conference Theater at the University at Buffalo on December 9, 1969 at 8 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet W.S. Merwin reads a selection of his prose poems and poems from The moving target, as well as translations of Asian proverbs. At times, the listener can hear the public announcement speaker in operation, which can interfere with Merwin's reading. The poet tries to speak around the announcements. Merwin dedicated this reading to the Vietnam War draft resistors. The reading was sponsored by the Department of English and the UUAB Literature and Drama Committee.
[Poetry reading at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo, November 2, 1962] / Anthony Hecht.
Recorded at the Lockwood Memorial Library Exhibition Room at the University at Buffalo on November 2, 1962 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Oscar Silverman introduces poet Anthony Hecht who reads from old and new poems.