[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.
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[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.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 18, 1982] / Jack Gilbert.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on November 18, 1982 on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette.
Jack Gilbert is introduced by an unnamed person. Gilbert talks in depth about his marriage and divorce from fellow poet Linda Gregg, and reads a poem of hers. He also provides vivid anecdotes about aging, living and traveling in Paris, and his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Recording ends abruptly during Gilbert's reading of Prospero without his magic.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, September 25, 1964] / Frank O'Hara.
Recorded at the Diefendorf 146 at the University at Buffalo on September 25, 1964 on a 7 inch Sarkes reel-to-reel.
Frank O'Hara performs his recent poems and discusses the upcoming publication of his book Lunch poems by City Lights Press.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 6, 1991] / Leslie Scalapino.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on March 6, 1991 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poet Leslie Scalapino provides an emotion reading from Waking life. She is introduced by an unnamed person.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 21, 1969] / Diane Wakoski.
Recorded at the Norton Conference Theatre, University at Buffalo on April 21, 1969 at 3 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet Diane Wakoski reads her poetry in a noisy University at Buffalo room and is interrupted often by a public announcements speaker. Wakoski reads her poems about George Washington and Ludwig von Beethoven. She also provides an anecdote from her teaching. She recalls how the poem "An apology" was inspired by criticizing a student's poetry by saying it was an imitation of Robert Creeley's because he had been one of Creeley's students.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, September 17, 1974] / George Oppen.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on September 17, 1974 on a 7 inch Concordia reel-to-reel tape.
Poet George Oppen reads from This in which (published in 1965) and from his manuscript for Myth of the blaze (to be published in 1975). Recording begins after a break
it is thought the recorder was not on during the first part of the reading.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, February 17, 1967] / George Oppen.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on February 17, 1967 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet George Oppen reads from his unpublished manuscript for Of being numerous, which would be published in 1968.
[Presentation of the manuscripts of Robert Graves to the University at Buffalo, May 15, 1960] /
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on May 15, 1960 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet Robert Graves donated his manuscript collection to the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo in 1960. This event celebrates that donation and its public exhibition. His gift is lauded with an initial introduction by University Chancellor Clifford C. Furnas, who champions the generosity of Graves and donor Mildred Lockwood Lacey, the widow of Lockwood Library's benefactor, Thomas B. Lockwood. Furnas speaks about the importance of a library and its mission to scholars and patrons. Next, Charles D. Abbott, the first Lockwood Library librarian and the founder of the Poetry Collection, reminisces about the past twenty five years and the increasing greatness of the Library's collections. Abbott describes conversations he had with Thomas B. Lockwood, and Lockwood's interest in Robert Graves and the work I Claudius. Robert Graves takes the podium and speaks with humility and humor about Abbott's offer to buy his manuscripts. He accepts his "celebrity" at the University at Buffalo and apologizes to any publishers who may have lost money on his books. Graves gives a spirited and humorous speech which concludes with his realization that the University will serve as "the grave of Graves" and that he "will be comfortable here." Current University Librarian, Oscar A. Silverman, concludes the presentation by accepting Graves' gift and bestows upon him the title of honorary fellow of the Lockwood Memorial Library. Graves thanks him and donates additional books to the University, and with this, the exhibition of the Graves' manuscript collection was open to the public.
Recorded on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette. It is believed to have been recorded in 1968 or 1969 at the University at Buffalo.
Poet Douglas Blazek performs a dramatic poetry using material from several of his works from the 1960s and several unpublished pieces.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, October 2, 1967] / Charles Doyle.
Recorded at the Director's Office, University at Buffalo on October 2, 1967 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
New Zealand poet Charles Doyle reads his poetry to the University at Buffalo audience.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 18, 1968] / Al Montesi.
Recorded at the Norton Union Hass Lounge at the University at Buffalo on July 18, 1968 at 3 p.m. on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet Al Montesi performs his poetry and talks about Beale Street, protest poetry and social problems. Reading was a part of the summer sessions activities series at the University at Buffalo.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 24, 1990] / Johanna Drucker.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on October 24, 1990 on a 90 minute sound cassette.
Charles Bernstein introduces poet and printer Johanna Drucker as part of the "Wednesdays at 4 Plus" series of poetry readings. Drucker discusses the importance of visual presentation in writing, letterpress and font decisions. She considers herself more of a prose writer than a poet and talks about the linear form of narrative. Drucker also expounds upon the role 19th century fiction has had upon her writing style.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 23, 1987] / Paul Metcalf.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on April 23, 1987 on a 90 minute sound cassette.
Robert Creeley introduces the poet Paul Metcalf to the University at Buffalo crowd. Metcalf reads from Apalache (1976) from Genoa (1965) and Willie's throw.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 4, 1991] / John Montague.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on November 4, 1991 on a 90 minute sound cassette.
Irish poet John Montague reads poems and shares anecdotes on Ireland, Irish Americans, and his friend Morris Graves.
[Kastle Brill and Robin Kay Willoughby interview and reading] /
Recorded on January 11, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Kastle Brill and Robin Kay Willoughby. The two performance poets read several of their poems for multiple voices and discuss their approach to writing and performing such pieces.
Recorded in 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan is interviewed by Ruth Geller for the second anniversary show of Spoken Arts Radio. Hogan talks about the history of his poetry and literary radio program, Spoken Arts Radio. He reflects upon the hundred interviews he has completed and how he prepares for the show. Hogan is also a poet and he reflects upon his own writing technique.
[Modupe Omawale interview and reading] /
Recorded on February 8, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Gary, Indiana poet and dramatist Modupe Omawale. Omawale discusses African-American writing and dramatic productions. She reads from her poetry book, I must get the darkness. She also reads: "Come drink from my calabash with me" and "The hanging tree."
Recorded on April 12, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews University at Buffalo professor Jorge Guitart. Cuban-born Guitart is a bilingual poet and discusses the challenges of writing in two languages, Spanish and English. He states that the English-language poems are more intellectual and thought-through, where as the Spanish-language poems are more from the soul and the heart. Guitart reads selections of his works.
Recorded on October 12, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Ann Haskell on the topic of Medieval poetry and language. She reads selections from Chaucer's Prologue to the Canterbury Tales and Sir Gawain and the green knight in Middle English.
Recorded on October 26, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Bruce Comens on the topic of language poetry. Comens discusses the works of Charles Bernstein, Bruce Andrews, Tom Raworth, Clark Coolidge, David Bromige. He explains that language poetry is suspicious of the notion of self in poetry, and it is more representative of using the intellect and critical faculty as a creative means.
Recorded on April 26, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Nancy Doherty. Doherty is an actress, producer and professor focusing on the works of William Shakespeare. She talks about the challenges faced by Shakespearean production crews to reach a modern audience while staying true to the original works and avoiding turning a live play into a museum piece.
Recorded on March 15, 1987 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Buffalo State College professor David Lampe about his interest and research in Irish literature and poetry. Lampe, who is not of Irish descent, chronicles his lifelong appreciation for Irish literary culture and the Irish American ethnic identity. Lampe reads "Theresa's friend" by Robert Creeley and explains how this poem details Creeley's Irish-American heritage. Lampe reads and discusses John Montague's "A muddy cup: a ballad of Brooklyn" and Alan Dugan's "Being outclassed by class". Lampe also speaks about the extensive holdings of James Joyce manuscripts at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, October 10, 1963] / Robert Bly.
Recorded at the Baird Hall Recital Room, University at Buffalo on October 10, 1963 on a 7 inch Ampex reel-to-reel tape.
Oscar Silverman introduces poet Robert Bly who reads from Silence in the snowy fields. Bly takes twenty minutes of questions from the audience about the state of modern poetry.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 22, 1968] / Allen Planz.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, Buffalo, N.Y. on November 22, 1968 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Allen Planz reads his poetry which includes language for a mature audience.
[Poetry reading, October 31, 1985] / John Montague.
Recorded at an unnamed venue in San Francisco on a 60 minute Maxell sound cassette. Recording thought to have been taped by a Poetry Collection representative.
John Montague performs his poetry at a reading in San Francisco. Poet Robert Duncan is in attendance at this reading. Montague talks about his friendship with Duncan and his discussions with Samuel Beckett.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, May 7, 1965] / Stephen Spender.
Recorded in the Millard Fillmore Room of Norton Union at the University at Buffalo on May 7, 1965 at 3 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel.
Poet Stephen Spender reads poems from the 1930 until 1965. He discusses his family and the use of poetry as propaganda. He talks about writing about the cinema and music and reads poems about Louis MacNeice and his own grandmother. Spender also discussed the education of the poor. He closes by taking a question from an audience member about modernism. His reading was co-sponsored by the Student Convocations Committee and the Lockwood Library.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 1, 1983] / May Sarton.
Recorded at the Katherine Cornell Theatre at the University at Buffalo on November 1, 1983 on a 7 inch Sony reel-to-reel.
Poet May Sarton reads her poetry. She is introduced by Ansie Baird. She reads poetry about New England, bears, and parental relationships.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 5, 1980] / May Swenson.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, Buffalo, N.Y. on November 5, 1980 on a 7 inch Maxell reel-to-reel tape.
Poet May Swenson reads. University at Buffalo professor and poet Irving Feldman introduces her to the crowd. Swenson reads poems and provides anecdotes about aging, dentistry, Cape Cod, Buffalo Bills football, and visiting the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, October 28, 1992] / Irving Feldman.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, Buffalo, N.Y. on October 28, 1992 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poet and University at Buffalo professor Irving Feldman reads his new and old poetry. He is introduced by Bill Fischer.
[Poetry reading at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo, April 8, 1960] / May Sarton.
Recorded at the Lockwood Memorial Library at the University at Buffalo on April 8, 1960, 2-3 p.m. on a two 7 inch Proline reel-to-reel.
Poet May Sarton reads her poetry. She is introduced by Oscar A. Silverman. She reads from her books: The land of silence, In time like air, land of fire, The lion and the rose, The leaves of the tree and Cloud, stone, sun, vine. She discusses New Mexico, her emotional response upon receiving a Guggenheim fellowship, and her belief that poetry is a positive act and how important the image is for a poet and her audience. She talks about the difference between her work and that of Allen Ginsberg. She claims that Ginsberg believes that chaos should be in the poem, while she feel that the chaos should be in the process of writing poetry drafts and the end product should be "hacked out of stone."
[Paul Blackburn interview at the University at Buffalo] /
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Interview of poet Paul Blackburn probably conducted on March 17, 1970 in support of his March 17, 1970 reading at the University at Buffalo. The student interviewing Blackburn is unnamed and unknown. He talks about poetics and the mimeograph movement.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, May 6, 1970] / Irving Feldman.
Recorded in 146 Diefendorf at the University at Buffalo on Wednesday, May 6, 1970 at 8:15 p.m. on a 7 inch Melody reel-to-reel tape.
Poet and University at Buffalo professor Irving Feldman reads his new and old poetry. His colleague William Sylvester introduces him. Reading is sponsored by University Department of English, the University Union Literature and Drama Committee and the Friends of the Lockwood LIbrary.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 6, 1970] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo in Diefendorf 147 on April 6, 1970 on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet and professor, Robert Creeley, reads his poetry with extended explanatory notes. Creeley reads from 1968's Pieces and 1970's In London. Creeley discusses his participation with Robert Bly at the 1969 London International Poetry Festival and his appreciation of Allen Ginsberg's writing technique. Creeley discusses the act of writing poetry in terms of space and travel and speaks to the poetic and artistic influences of D.H. Lawrence, Charles Olson, Ken Kesey, Arthur Okamura, Anthony Hecht, Robert Indiana, and John Muir. Poet finishes the reading with a ten minute question and answer session with student audience members, as well as taking poem requests.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 24, 1964] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on April 24, 1964 at 4 p.m. on a 7 inch Sarkes reel-to-reel tape.
Poet and professor, Robert Creeley, reads his poetry with extended explanatory notes. Creeley discusses projective verse, poetics, language, rhythm, articulation and descriptive poetry. Creeley discusses he also the poetry and influence of Allen Ginsberg, Charles Olson, Robert Duncan, William Carlos Williams, Paul Blackburn. He also takes ten minutes of audience requests.
[Poetry reading at Central Park Grill, September 11, 1986] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at the Central Park Grill in Buffalo, N.Y. for Writer's Cramp Series on September 11, 1986 on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette by Paul Hogan, who donated the recording to the Poetry Collection.
Poet and professor, Robert Creeley, reads his poetry with extended explanatory notes. He reads from 1962's For love, 1986's Memory gardens and poems which would form 1990's Windows. Poet speaks of his youth in New England, including his parents, his genealogy of being Scots-Irish, his exposure to Robert Frost's poetry, his acquaintance with artificial intelligence leader Marvin Minsky, who made him his first radio. Poet addresses the challenges of aging as both a man and a poet. He shares anecdotes about his time spent with Ed Dorn and Allen Ginsberg at Naropa and also with artist Jim Dine. Creeley discusses time he spent in Ithaca, N.Y. as a guest reader for the Signet Society on April 11, 1985
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 7, 1990] / Thomas Centolella.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on November 7, 1990 on a 90 minute Memorex sound cassette.
Thomas Centolella is welcomed back to Buffalo by Carl Dennis. He reads from his award-winning work Terra firma. Centelolla is a graduate of the University at Buffalo and speaks about his time growing up in Western New York and his time spent in San Francisco.
[Lecture on Charles Olson, April 25, 1985] / George Butterick.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y. on April 25, 1985 on a sound cassette.
Poet and professor George Butterick lectures on the topic of Charles Olson. He focuses on Olson's usage of Gloucester, Massachusetts and his massive poetic work, Maximus poems.
[Lecture and poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 5, 1970] / Robert Bly.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo in English Dept. trailer B (located on the South Campus) on Thursday, November 5, 1970 at noon on 2 sound cassettes. Recorded by and acquired from Allen De Loach. Recording ends with Neil Young and Grateful Dead music as a time filler.
Disc 1 features a lecture on poetics by Robert Bly. He speaks about being a magazine editor of "The sixties" and "The seventies." He opines about the rise and failure of narrative genre in American modern poetry and the novel. He lectures about "leaping poetry" whereby poets jump from the physical world to the psychic or idea world. He discusses the historical poets who have made great strides in the art of writing the poem, until consciousness and a lack of meditation inhibited this poetic process' progress. He teaches about William Blake's Songs of innocence (which he notes that Allen Ginsberg will be reading on campus in a few weeks). He teaches about poets who have the ability to "leap" such as William Carlos Williams, John Logan, W.S. Merwin, Galway Kinnell, Federico Garc?
[Lecture on new media and the arts at the University at Buffalo, March 5, 1965] / Marshall McLuhan.
Recorded at the Baird Auditorium, University at Buffalo on March 5, 1965 at 2 p.m. on a 7 inch Sarkes reel-to-reel tape.
Lecture by Marshall McLuhan at the University at Buffalo. He speaks about the social and philosophical aspects of media, technology, and communication. He offers that media creates new environments and that art and science have the role of being anti-environment.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, June 22, 1972] / George Oppen.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on September 17, 1974 on a 60 minute Ampex sound cassette. Recorded by and acquired from Allen De Loach.
Poet George Oppen reads from Seascape: needle's eye (published in 1972), from This in which (published in 1965) and Of being numerous (published in 1968). There is some distortion and noise with the recording and the poet's voice is captured at a low level.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 25, 1961] / W.D. Snodgrass.
Recorded at the Conference Theatre at the University at Buffalo on July 25, 1961 on three 45 minute Scotch sound cassettes.
Poet W.D. Snodgrass reads at the University at Buffalo, probably in 1961, the year after his Pulitzer Prize award in poetry. Snodgrass reads and provides numerous anecdotes about his poetry. He reads poetry about mud, surgery, working in a hospital, teaching at Cornell University, his struggle with academia and his long time studying at the University of Iowa. He claims to not "mean", but only "feel" out of bitterness, the things he writes about scholars. He talks about his daughter and the poems he wrote to her after his divorce. Snodgrass also gives a long introduction to a poem about a flood and its impact on a community. He is introduced by Oscar A. Silverman. The reading was part of the U.U.A.B. literary Arts Summer Poetry Festival.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, March 3, 1978] / Robert Pinsky.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on March 8, 1978 on a 120 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Carl Dennis introduces poet Robert Pinsky who reads from his work Sadness and happiness.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. / Disc PCF074 Session, April 24, 1993, 11:30-12:30 p.m.: Summative panel of invited guests /moderated by Raymond Federman
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 22-24, 1993 on nine 90 minute Maxell sound cassettes.
Recording of the Samuel Beckett conference held at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo. Conference was sponsored by the Department of Comparative Literature with support from the English Department.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. /Disc PCF073. Session 1: Going to Bethickett on the way to heaven: the post-modern politics of self-reflection /Marcel Cornis-Pope.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. /Disc PCF072 Session 4, April 23, 1993: An evening of readings in French and English in various voices of works by Beckett.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. / Disc PCF071 Session 3, April 23, 1993, 1:30-2:45 p.m.: Da Capo: Paleo-Beckett and post-modern Proust /Richard Macksey.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. / Disc PCF070 Session 2, April 23, 1993, 10:30-11:45 a.m.: Unwording beyond negations, erasures, and repetitions: Samuel Beckett's committed silence /Carla Locatelli.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. / Disc PCF069 Session 1, April 23, 1993, 9:00-10:15 a.m.: Beckett and the politics of the void /Christian Prigent.
Engagement and indifference: Beckett and the political : conference at the University at Buffalo, April 22-April 24, 1993. / Disc PCF068 April 22, 1993: Conference welcome /Kerry Grant --Introduction /Henry Sussman --[The end] (Beckett) /Raymond Federman --Session 1, April 22, 1993, 3 p.m.: The politics of small differences /Gabriele Schwab.