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[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 15, 1979] / Richard Wilbur.
Recorded at the Katherine Cornell Theatre, University at Buffalo on November 15, 1979 at 8 p.m. on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Poet Richard Wilbur is the featured reader for the Third Annual Oscar Silverman Memorial Poetry Reading. He is introduced by Mac Hammond. Wilbur reads old and new poetry and provides explanatory anecdotes on the majority of the poems he reads. His poetry touches on W.H. Auden, Sylvia Plath, mushrooms, winter, Italy, the editing practices of the New Yorker magazine and publishing poetry for children.
[Poetry reading, May 27, 1988] / Thomas Lynch.
Recorded on May 27, 1988 on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette by Paul Hogan, who donated the recording.
Poet Thomas Lynch reads old and new poetry to a lively audience. Poet engages audience in a ten minute question and answer session at the end of the reading.
[Philip Collins reading Charles Dickens' The trial from The Pickwick papers] /
Recorded at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. on February 13, 1986 by Canisius College on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette tape by Paul Hogan, who donated the recording.
Philip Collins, an English scholar at the forefront of Dickens studies, reads The trial from The Pickwick papers on February 13, 1986. The performance was eventually aired on Paul Hogan's show "Spoken Arts Radio" on WBFO FM88 on March 2, 1986.
[Various poetry readings aired on Spoken Arts Radio] / Philip Collins, Jayne Cortez, Jonathan Cohen
Recorded by Paul Hogan at various venues and on various dates. Hogan produced the program for Spoken Arts Radio broadcast on the University at Buffalo's radio station, WBFO FM88 during a public radio fund drive. Program sponsored by Just Buffalo Literary Center and WBFO FM88. Hogan donated the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
After various partial recordings, Paul Hogan narrates the beginning of the Spoken Arts Radio show. It features previously recorded material from Philip Collins' reading of The trial from The Pickwick papers at Canisius College which was recorded on February 13, 1986 (until 30:19.) At 35:19 another recording for a Spoken Arts Radio show follows, with poetry read by Jayne Cortez. Lastly, Nicaraguan Catholic priest and liberation theologian Reverend Father Ernesto Cardenal Mart?
Philip Collins, Jayne Cortez, Jonathan Cohen
[Poetry reading at the Buffalo Seminary, April 4, 1989] / Susan Howe.
Recorded at the Buffalo Seminary on April 4, 1989 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette by a representative of the Poetry Collection.
Poet and professor, Susan Howe, reads two long series poetry works from Singularities and A bibliography of the king's book, or, Eikon Basilike. Reading is introduced by Ansie Baird.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, September 26, 1990] / Susan Howe.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on September 26, 1990 on two 90 minute Maxell sound cassettes as part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series. Recording has a slight hum throughout, but it does not impair listening.
Poet and professor, Susan Howe, reads from her books: The Europe of trusts, Defenestration of Prague and some recent poems which would become The nonconformist's memorial. Poet is introduced by Poetry Collection Curator, Robert J. Bertholf.
[Reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, September 16, 1992] / Stanley Cavell.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo on September 16, 1992 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following announcements and a ten minute introduction by Charles Bernstein, American philosopher Stanley Cavell reads his prose. "Authority, tradition and the future of the discipline" is an excerpt from his contribution to the Founding of the Whitney Humanities Center. A twenty minute question and answer session follows. Lecture was part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 9, 1991] / Tom Raworth.
Recorded at the State University of New York at Buffalo in the Poetry/Rare Books Collection on October 9, 1991 by the Poetry Collection on Maxell 90 minute cassette tape.
Charles Bernstein introduces the London-born poet and visual artist Tom Raworth. Raworth performs a traditional poetry reading as part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series. He performs works from The relation ship, Eternal sections and Survival.
[Poetry reading, October 14, 1975] / Bobbie Louise Hawkins.
Recorded in possibly Alfred, N.Y. on October 14, 1975 on a 120 minute Studio sound cassette by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo.
Fiction writer, monologist, performer and poet Bobbie Louise Hawkins performs a traditional poetry reading. Audio becomes poor at 49 min., 24 sec. At 50 minutes into recording an unidentified young man, possibly Allen De Loach, reads poetry for a few minutes. Second disc starts after the poet's mid-reading break in the middle of poem being read by Hawkins. Shortly after a break, poet re-reads several poems which leads cataloger to believe this disc is composed of two separate readings that the recorded, De Loach, put on the same tape.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 15, 1982] / Tom Raworth.
Recorded at Poetry Collection on April 15, 1982 by on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following a seven minute introduction by Robert Creeley, London-born poet and visual artist Tom Raworth performs a traditional poetry reading as well as answers questions from audience members. Raworth reads from Tottering state and Log book.
[Poetry reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., March 4, 1988] / Tom Raworth.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 4, 1988 on 90 minute Maxell cassette tape.
London-born poet and visual artist Tom Raworth performs a traditional poetry reading. Recording cuts off in the middle of Sentenced he gives a shape, and then resumes a few sentences later.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, February 17, 1993] / Wystan Curnow.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on February 17, 1993 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following announcements and a five minute introduction by Charles Bernstein, New Zealand poet, critic, and editor Wystan Curnow performs his poetry reading and shows slides. Curnow performs poetry from Back in the USA and Cancer daybook, and an upcoming work he titles The lives of the artists. He was serving as a visiting professor and a Poetics fellow at the University of Buffalo during the reading. Recording ends abruptly at the end of track 8, then resumes.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, July 22, 1991] / Marilyn Hacker.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on July 22, 1991 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following a brief introduction by Elizabeth Burns, American poet, critic, and reviewer Marilyn Hacker performs a poetry reading. She reads from Going back to the river and Love, death and the changing of the seasons.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 1, 1992] / Barbara Guest.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on April 1, 1992 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
American poet and critic Barbara Guest performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from Fair realism, and Defensive rapture. Guest reads as part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 7, 1969] / John Koethe.
Recorded at 233 Norton Union at the University at Buffalo on March 7, 1969 from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 on a Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following an introduction by William Sylvester, American poet and essayist, John Koethe, performs a traditional poetry reading. Koethe reads from Blue vents and Domes.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, February 7, 1968] / Isabella Gardner.
Recorded at the Norton Conference Theater at the University at Buffalo on February 7, 1968 at 8:15 p.m. by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection on Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Recording starts with poet Isabella Gardner reading a poem by John Logan. She reads from The looking glass and Birthdays from the ocean. Gardner was introduced by John Logan. The reading was sponsored by the Friends of Lockwood Library and the U.B. Dept. of English as a featured reading of the Abbott Reading Fund.
[Reading from his poems at Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo] / Robert Conquest.
Recorded at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo on April 29, 1960 on a Proline 7 inch reel-to-reel tape
Following a two minute introduction by Oscar A. Silverman, poet Robert Conquest performs a traditional reading.
[Lecture on the modern, at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 4, 1968] / Irving Howe.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on March 4, 1968 on 2 Sarkes 7 inch reel-to-reel tapes.
Following a four minute introduction, Irving Howe lectures on the topic modernism. A question and answer session follows.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 11, 2000] / Fanny Howe.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on April 11, 2000 by the Poetry Collection on 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following a five minute introduction by poet Linda Russo, poet Fanny Howe performs a poetry reading with selections from Introduction to the world, One crossed out, and Forged.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, October 5, 1978] / Allen Ginsberg.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo in the Kiva Room on October 5, 1978 on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette. Recorded by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection. Part of tracks 6 and 7 are blank.
Poet Allen Ginsberg returns to the University at Buffalo after three years for a spirited reading. He begins with a song from William Blake's Songs of innocence and experience. Ginsberg reads poems he wrote after a recent two week retreat in the Rocky Mountains and then he emotionally talks about the passing of his father and reads poems dealing with this topic. He also reads many of his love poems. He closes with the long poem Plutonian ode which he wrote as a result of anti-nuclear war protesting at Rocky Flatts, Colorado with Peter Orlovsky.
[Interview on Stonewall Nation, October 6, 1978] / Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on October 6, 1978 for WBFO FM 88 radio program "Stonewall nation." Recorded on a 60 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Disc begins with Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky being interviewed by Alex Van Oss for Stonewall nation. Van Oss includes selections from Ginsberg's poem "Don't grow old" and he performs another song to close the interview. One song, "Born into this world" is from Ginsberg's performance at the Kiva, October 5, 1978. Ginsberg discusses his sexual orientation and how he came out to his father and friend Jack Kerouac. Ginsberg and Orlovsky talk about gay rights, their relationship and their interest in the anti-nuclear movement. It is believed that Al Herschberger is performing the musical accompaniment. At track 8, the recording shifts to the October 5, 1978 Peter Orlovsky poetry reading at the Kiva Room at the University at Buffalo.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 30, 1978] / Denise Levertov.
Recorded at the Katherine Cornell Theatre and Norton Hall Room 231 at the University at Buffalo on November 30, 1978 at 8 p.m. as part of Walking the dog: an open forum of the arts by Gray Chair of Poetry and Letters on two 60 minute Laser sound cassettes.
Following a three minute introduction by Robert Creeley, poet Denise Levertov performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from Life in the forest, Candles in Babylon, Footprints and The life around us: selected poems on nature.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 2, 1970] / Denise Levertov.
Recorded at the Fillmore Room at the University at Buffalo on December 2, 1970 by the Poetry Collection on a Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Recording begins with announcements by two unnamed women about anti-war protesting students and a pro-feminist group. An unnamed man introduces poet Denise Levertov who performs her poetry. She reads selections from Relearning the alphabet and The sorrow dance.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April, 16, 1987] / Theodore Enslin.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on April 16, 1987 on Maxell 90 minute cassette tape.
Following an introduction by Robert Creeley, poet Ted Enslin performs a traditional reading. Recording cuts off in the middle of Capriccio and resumes a few sentences later. Enslin reads from From near the great vine, Music for several occasions, Weather within and Case book.
[Discussion and lecture at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, July 11, 1979] / John Frederick Nims.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo on July 11, 1979 by the Poetry Collection on a 60 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poet John Frederick Nims reads and discusses the works of John Berryman, Norman Dubie and Caroline Knox. Recording ends abruptly during discussion of Caroline Knox's Hittites.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, May 6, 1968] / Ted Berrigan.
Recorded at the Millard Fillmore Room, Norton Union at the University at Buffalo on May 6, 1968 by the Poetry Collection on Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following a brief introduction by Robert Creeley, poet Ted Berrigan performs his poetry, reading from The sonnets, Bean spasms and Many happy returns. The reading was sponsored by the Friends of Lockwood Memorial Library and the U.B. Dept. of English.
[Poetry reading and lecture at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, 1979] / John Frederick Nims.
Recorded at the 1979 SUNY at Buffalo Poetry Festival by the Poetry Collection on a 60 minute BASF sound cassette.
Opening event for the 1979 SUNY at Buffalo Poetry Festival. Following a two minute introduction by Max Wickert, poet and translator John Frederick Nims lectures on the topic of idioms and untranslatable poetry. He discusses the works of Hart Crane, T.S. Eliot and John Keats. Nims is serving as the Edward H. Butler chair.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, July 13, 1979] / John Frederick Nims.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on July 13, 1979, by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Memorex sound cassette.
Following an eight minute introduction by Max Wickert, poet John Frederick Nims performs a traditional poetry reading with poems from The iron pastoral, The powers of heaven and earth: new and selected poems and Zany in denim. This reading concludes his Edward H. Butler chair.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, May 11, 1970] / Denise Levertov, Robert Creeley, John Barth.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on May 11, 1970 by the Poetry Collection on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Various poems read by Denise Levertov, Robert Creeley and John Barth.
Denise Levertov, Robert Creeley, John Barth.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 2, 1988] / Joanne Kyger.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on November 2, 1988 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following a four minute introduction by Michael Boughn, American poet Joanne Kyger performs her poetry from Just space and About now.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 20, 1994] / Ann Lauterbach.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on April 20, 1994 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following an introduction by Jena Osman, poet Ann Lauterbach performs her poetry. Tape ends in the middle of Of the fire "But when the Gentlemen..." and resumes "...parenthetical, for example." Lauterbach reads from Clamor and And for example.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 10, 1965] / Alastair Reid.
Recorded at 301 Crosby Hall at the University at Buffalo on December 10, 1965 at 4 p.m. by the Poetry Collection on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette.
Following a brief introduction by Oscar A. Silverman, Scottish poet Alastair Reid performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from Oddments inklings omens moments and Passwords.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, February 21, 1968] / Burton Raffel.
Recorded at University at Buffalo on February 21, 1968 on a Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following an introduction by unnamed woman, poet Burton Raffel performs his poetry reading.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, February 19, 1960] / Alastair Reid.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on February 19, 1960 by the Poetry Collection on a Proline 7 inch reel-to-reel.
Recording starts in the middle of the introduction by Oscar A. Silverman. Scottish poet Alastair Reid performs selections from his books: Inside out, An Alastair Reid reader, and Oddments, inklings, omens, moments poems.
[Lecture and interview at the University at Buffalo, October 6, 1978] / Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky, Robert Creeley.
Recorded at the 438 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo on October 6, 1978 on a 120 minute Sony sound cassette by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Poets Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky are interviewed by Robert Creeley and takes questions from audience members. The poets were at the University for the Gray Chair reading. Poets speak about political poetry, social problems and social protest poetry, Ed Sanders, the government, the CIA and anti-war movements.
Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orlovsky, Robert Creeley.
[Lecture at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, 1992] / Eric Mottram.
Recorded in the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo in the Fall of 1992 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Recording starts in the middle of a sentence of the lecture. Eric Mottram lectures on the various aspects of British, Scottish and Welsh modernist poetry and focuses on Basil Bunting, David Jones and Hugh McDermott.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, September 23, 1992] / Eric Mottram.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on September 23, 1992 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following announcements by Charles Bernstein and an introduction by Robert Creeley, poet Eric Mottram performs his poetry. He reads from Raise the wind for me, Peace projects & brief novels, Three letters, Season of monsters, and Estuaries. Mottram performs as part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 3, 2005] / Daniel Tiffany.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on March 3, 2005 on a Maxell 90 minute cassette tape.
Daniel Tiffany gives a poetry reading. He reads from Sugargear and Chivarly.
[Poetry and short fiction reading in Buffalo, N.Y., May 18, 1988] / Francine Witte, Paul Hogan, Aeyna Magdylan.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 18, 1988 by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Literary reading with Francine Witte, Paul Hogan, Aeyna Magdylan.
Francine Witte, Paul Hogan, Aeyna Magdylan.
[Short story reading in Buffalo, N.Y., October 1, 1986] / Susan Dix.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on October 1, 1986 by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Susan Dix reads short stories and poetry.
[Poetry reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y.] / Joan Murray, Robert Creeley.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y., probably in 1990. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Joan Murray reads her poetry on her return trip to Buffalo, N.Y. Robert Creeley follows her reading with a spirited reading of his poetry.
[Poetry reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., October 6, 1978] / Leslie Fiedler, Irving Layton, Allen Ginsberg.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center on October 6, 1978 on a 120 minute Ampex sound cassette by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Poet and University at Buffalo professor Leslie Fiedler and poet Allen Ginsberg perform their poetry for the Gray Chair reading organized by Robert Creeley. Fiedler shares humorous memories of his friendship with Allen and Louis Ginsberg. Fiedler reads for 15 minutes. Irving Layton recalls how when he first met Ginsberg, he thought Ginsberg had stomach issues, but instead he was chanting a mantra. He recalls his first meeting and admiration for Fiedler. Layton reads for about 25 minutes. Allen Ginsberg recalls his associations with Fiedler and Layton. He speaks and reads poems about the death of his father. Ginsberg performs his songs with musical accompaniment.
Leslie Fiedler, Irving Layton, Allen Ginsberg.
[Poetry reading at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo, November 27, 1961] / Edward Lucie-Smith.
Recorded at the Lockwood Memorial Library, November 27, 1961 on two 7 inch reel-to-reel tapes.
British poet Edward Lucie-Smith reads poetry of contemporary British poets. His topics include the British version of Veteran's Day (Poppy Day), religion, contemporary poetry, and painters. Oscar Silverman and Robert Creeley are in the audience and request Lucie-Smith to read additional poems.
[Poetry reading at the Polish Community Center, J.C. Mazur Gallery] / Stuart Dybek.
Recorded at the J.C. Mazur Gallery in 1983 for the Poetry Collection on a Realistic 90 minute sound cassette.
Chicago poet Stuart Dybek reads his poetry. Announcements and introduction by Michael Basinski.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 16, 1970] / George Starbuck.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on July 16, 1970 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape. Recorded by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Poet George Starbuck reads poems from Bone thoughts and White paper.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 18, 1972] / Ruthven Todd.
Recorded at the Norton Conference Theater at the University at Buffalo on July 18, 1972 on two Scotch 7 inch reel-to-reel tapes.
Poet Ruthven Todd reads his poetry from his books. He is introduced by an unnamed man. He recalls his association with Buffalo and the Poetry Collection's founder, Charles D. Abbott.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, November 3, 1967] / Ruthven Todd.
Recorded in Diefendorf Hall, room 146 at the University at Buffalo on November 3, 1967 4 p.m. on a Scotch 60 minute sound cassette.
Poet Ruthven Todd reads his poetry from his books. He is introduced possibly by Karl Gay. Reading was sponsored by the Abbott Reading Fund, Friends of Lockwood Memorial Library, and the Dept. of English.
[Poetry reading at the Little Harlem Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y., November 22, 1986] / Jayne Cortez.
Recorded at the Little Harlem Hotel in Buffalo, N.Y. on November 22, 1986 by Paul Hogan on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Poet Jayne Cortez reads selections from Coagulations: new and selected poems. Recording begins in the middle of a poem to the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo. Stops abruptly at 18:30 and starts in the middle of another poem, In the morning.
[Lecture on contemporary poetry at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, May 2, 1979] / Eric Mottram.
Recorded at Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on May 2, 1979 by the Poetry Collection on two 60 minute Scotch sound cassettes.
Poet Eric Mottram lectures on contemporary British and American poets and recalls the importance of the Morden Tower poetry readings. Mottram lectures about contempory British and American poets, including: Basil Bunting, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Duncan, Ed Dorn, Tom Pickard. Mottram discusses the importance of poetry readings and little magazine publication of new British poets. Mottram also celebrates Bob Cobbing's work with the Writer's Forum. University at Buffalo professor William Sylvester asks Mottram questions at the end of the lecture.
[Poetry reading on WSIA-FM, in Staten Island, N.Y, March 26, 1998] / East Buffalo Media Association.
Recorded at WSIA-FM in Staten Island, N.Y. on March 26, 1998 for WSIA-FM on one cassette tape and donated to the Poetry Collection by Curator Michael Basinski.
E.B.M.A. gives a performance of experimental poetry and music. The East Buffalo Media Association is a collective of visual artists, musicians, composers and writers who are involved in creating inter-media performance. East Buffalo Media Association is a collective of visual artists, musicians, composers and writers who are involved in creating inter-media performance. Pieces performed are from their recordings: Enjambment and Sidewalk and/mantra for Kerouac.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 18, 1968] / John Berryman.
Recorded at the Millard Fillmore Room of Norton Union at the University at Buffalo on Wednesday, December 18, 1968 at 8 p.m. on a 7 inch Ampex reel-to-reel tape.
Poet John Berryman provides a dramatic reading of his Dream poems, including a powerful reading of Dream song no. 384 where Henry visits his father's grave. The reading was sponsored by the University's Department of English and the Union Board Literature and Drama Committee.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on May 24, 1987 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Amina Baraka about her poetry. Baraka reads several of her poems, along with musical accompaniment.
[Poetry reading in Buffalo, N.Y., February 13, 1987] / William Sylvester.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on February 13, 1987 by Paul Hogan and donated to the Poetry Collection. Recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
University of Buffalo professor and poet reads his work for a spirited audience at Nietzsche's nightclub in Buffalo, N.Y.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on February 1, 1987 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Buffalo poet and teacher Akua Kamau about her poetry.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 27 ,1993] / Maggie O'Sullivan.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on October 27 ,1993 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following an introduction and announcements by Charles Bernstein, British performer, visual artist and poet Maggie O'Sullivan performs her poetry. She read as part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series. Tape recording briefly interrupted in the middle of the poem Doubtless (Section 1). She reads from The house of the shaman, The palace of reptiles and eXcLa.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, May 3, 1967] / Ed Sanders.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on May 3, 1967 by the Poetry Collection on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette.
Following a brief introduction by University at Buffalo professor and poet John (Jack) Clarke, American poet, singer, social activist, environmentalist, author and publisher Ed Sanders performs. Recording stops abruptly in the middle of Poem from Jail I, and then resumes. Sanders reads from The toe queen poems and Thirsting for peace in a raging century.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, April 14, 2005] / Cole Swensen.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection on April 14, 2005 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following a six minute introduction by Barbara Cole, American poet, translator, editor, copywriter, and professor Cole Swensen performs a traditional poetry reading. Swensen reads from The glass age, The book of a hundred hands, Review of ours.
[Lecture at Beloit College, June 30, 1970] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at Beloit College in Wisconsin on June 30, 1970 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Poet is introduced by an unnamed representative of Beloit College. Creeley gives a talk he titles: Poetry and magic: a personal note. Creeley talks about poetry in support of his recently published A quick graph: collected notes and essays. He focuses on poetics and the psychological, political and social aspects of poetry. He discusses Charles Olson who read at the College, two years prior.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y. in March 1986 on Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Recording of R.D. Pohl from his March 1986 reading at the Allentown Community Center as part of the WNY Writer's Competition Winner's Reading. An essay by Ann Haskell is appended to the end of the show. Pohl reads two short stories.
[R. D. Pohl reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., April 1986] /
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y. in April 1986 by Paul Hogan. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Recording of R.D. Pohl from his April 1986 reading at the Allentown Community Center. An essay by Ann Haskell is appened to the end of the show. Pohl reads two short stories.
[Poetry and short story reading in Buffalo, N.Y., October 22, 1986] / Mary Richert, Elizabeth Willis, Shreela Ray.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y., on October 22, 1986. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Poetry reading by Mary S. Richert, Elizabeth (Liz) Willis and Shreela Ray. Introductions by Ann Haskell are deleted and last three tracks on disc 2 are blank.
Mary Richert, Elizabeth Willis, Shreela Ray.
[Poetry reading in Buffalo, N.Y., September 19, 1987] / Robert Daly, Martha Milhalyi.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y., on September 19, 1987. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Poetry reading by Robert Daly and Martha Milhalyi. Tracks 5-7 on disc 2 are a remainder of a dubbed interview between Paul Hogan and Robert Bly.
[Poetry and short story reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., March 4, 1987] / Alistair MacLeod, William McIlvanney.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on March 4, 1987. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Poetry reading by Canadian short story writer Alistair MacLeod and Scottish poet William McIlvanney.
[Poetry reading in Buffalo, N.Y., February 2, 1986] / Ted Joans.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on February 2, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute BASF sound cassette.
Hogan introduces selected poems by Beat generation poet and expatriate, Ted Joans. Joans incorporates jazz with his poetry.
[Poetry reading in Buffalo, N.Y., February 9, 1986] / Dorothy Smith, Jackie Peoples.
Recorded at Theater Loft in Buffalo, N.Y., on February 9, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute BASF sound cassette.
Hogan introduces excerpts of a reading by Dorothy Smith from her work Walk with me: a collaborative journal. Smith is sometimes accompanied by the musical direction and vocal interpretation of Jackie Peoples.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 20, 1988] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at Baird Hall, University at Buffalo on April 20, 1988 by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
[Poetry reading at D'Youville College, October 3, 1979] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at D'Youville College in Buffalo, N.Y. on October 3, 1979 on a 60 minute Scotch sound cassette by a representative of the Poetry Collection.
Poet and professor, Robert Creeley, reads his poetry with extended explanatory notes. Creeley talks extensively about his travel experiences in Asia. Recording is poorly made until track 4 where the sound is audible and clear. During track 6, recording is overlaid with two women speaking. Creeley's reading resumes at track 8.
[Poetry reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., December 12, 1975] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded at Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., December 12, 1975 on two 60 minute Scotch sound cassette by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection.
Poet and professor, Robert Creeley, reads his poetry at the Allentown Community Center.
[Poetry reading in Buffalo, N.Y.] / Robert Creeley.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on a 90 minute Scotch sound cassette by Allen De Loach for the Poetry Collection. Recording was probably made in 1976.
Poet and professor, Robert Creeley, reads his poetry in Buffalo, N.Y. He shares anecdotes and reads poems about his recent travels in Asia. He finishes the reading by performing selections from his newly published work, Mabel.
[Poetry reading at the Lockwood Memorial Library, University at Buffalo, April 16, 1963] / John Fuller.
Recorded at the Lockwood Memorial Library in the Exhibition Room at the University at Buffalo on April 16, 1963 by the Poetry Collection on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Following a brief introduction by Oscar A. Silverman English poet and author John Fuller performs his poetry. Fuller was a visiting scholar at the University at Buffalo for the academic year. Fuller reads from Fairground music and The tree That walked.
[Michael Basinski interview and reading] /
Recorded on August 3, 1986 for Spoken Arts Radio. Paul Hogan donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Paul Hogan interviews Buffalo poet Michael Basinski, prior to Basinski's ascent as Curator of the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo. Basinski talks about working class writing and the poetry of Charles Bukowski and Charles Olson.
[Lecture on science fiction at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 1, 1987] / Gerald Jonas.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on October 1, 1987 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following brief introduction by Howard Wolf, American poet, author and scriptwriter Gerald Jonas lectures on the history of science fiction.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, September 11, 1991] / Gene Frumkin.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on September 11, 1991 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
During the introduction by Robert Creeley, Creeley announces the appointment of Susan Howe as a University at Buffalo professor and the beginning of the formal Poetics Program which was to begin in the Fall 1992 semester. Creeley introduces American poet Gene Frumkin. Frumkin reads selections from Comma in the ear.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, October 17, 1986] / Gabrielle Burton.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on October 17, 1986 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Introductions by Robert Bertholf and Ann Haskell, Gabrielle Burton reads extended prose selections or "exhibits" from Heartbreak Hotel. Recording cuts out at 47 min., 21 seconds, and then resumes.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, December 6, 1977] / Edward Field.
Recorded at the Harriman Building in the Blue Room at the University at Buffalo on December 6, 1977 by the Poetry Collection on 7 inch Ampex reel-to-reel.
Following a brief introduction, American poet and author Edward Field performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from A full heart, The crier and Counting myself lucky.
[Reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 10, 1993] / Richard Foreman.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on March 10, 1993 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Announcements by Charles Bernstein and an introduction by Jena Osman begin the reading by American playwright and avant-garde theater pioneer, Richard Foreman. Performance was part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus series of poetry readings.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, February 27, 1964] / G.S. Fraser.
Recorded at the Conference Theatre, Norton Union at the University at Buffalo on February 27, 1964 at 4 p.m. by the Poetry Collection on 7 inch Sarkes reel-to-reel tape.
Oscar Silverman introduces Scottish literary critic and poet G.S. Fraser. Fraser performs a traditional poetry reading with selections from his own works and other poets works. He provides anecdotes about the poets he reads. A question and answer session follows.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, November 3, 1993] / Kathleen Fraser.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on November 3, 1993 by the Poetry Collection on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Following an extensive series of announcements and an introduction by Joan Retallack, contemporary American poet Kathleen Fraser performs her poetry and prose. Fraser reads selections from What I want, Il course. Recording ends in the middle of the poem "Make copies, please." Reading was part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus series or poetry readings at the Poetry Collection.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, March 24, 1963] / Gregory Corso.
Recorded at University at Buffalo, March 24, 1963 on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape.
Beat poet Gregory Corso reads his poetry for an enthusiastic audience. He reads from Mindfield and Long live man.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, October 13, 1993] / Edward Dorn.
Recorded at University at Buffalo, October 13, 1993 on a Maxell 90 minute sound cassette.
Poet Edward Dorn reads his poetry. Introduction by Charles Bernstein.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, February 16, 1994] / Tina Darragh, Peter Inman.
Recorded at Poetry Collection in State University of New York at Buffalo on February 16, 1994 on a Maxell 90 minute cassette.
Following an introduction by Joan Retallack, Peter Inman performs a text-based poetry reading. He reads from Vel. At 40 minutes into the reading, Joan Retallack introduces Tina Darragh who performs a multi-voiced text-based poetry reading. Darragh reads from Striking resemblance. This reading is part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series.
[Poetry reading and lecture at the University at Buffalo, December 12 and 13, 1979] / Kathy Acker.
Recorded at Poetry Collection in State University of New York at Buffalo on December 12 and 13, 1979 on a Scotch 7 inch and Ampex 5 inch reel-to-reel tapes.
Robert Creeley introduces the Kathy Acker poetry reading. Acker talks about her experience with Jean Genet, her time in Morocco and a question and answer period wraps up her reading. Acker begins her lecture at the end of disc 1 and it continues onto disc 3.
[Poetry reading at the Allentown Community Center, Buffalo, N.Y., May 14, 1987] / Diane Di Prima.
Recorded at the Allentown Community Center on May 14, 1987 by Allen De Loach on a 60 minute Sony sound cassette. The Poetry Collection acquired the recording from De Loach.
Prose and poetry reading by Diane Di Prima, including the reading of sections of Loba.
[Poetry reading at Empire State College, November 9, 1972] / Diane Di Prima.
Recorded at at Empire State College on November 9, 1972 by Allen De Loach on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape. The Poetry Collection acquired the recording from De Loach.
Prose and poetry reading by Diane Di Prima. Recording includes an informal interview with Allen De Loach. Tracks 4-8 on disc 2 and portions of disc 3 are unlistenable due to a hum.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 2, 1994] / Erica Hunt.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo on March 2, 1994 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Charles Bernstein introduces Erica Hunt who reads from her work, Local history. Her reading was part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry series.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 25, 1979] / Richard Hugo.
Recorded at the Kiva Room in Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo on April 25, 1979 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
John Logan introduces Richard Hugo to the University at Buffalo audience. Hugo reads poetry from his book Scottish poems and has chosen to read some requests.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, April 18, 1980] / Jerome Rothenberg.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo, probably April 18, 1980 on a 7 inch Kodak reel-to-reel tape.
Jerome Rothenberg reads poems and translations of Native American poetry and songs. Disc 2 contains 40 minutes of a child-focused workshop and appears to have nothing to do with Rothenberg.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, February 19, 1992] / James Sherry.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo on February 19, 1992 on 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
James Sherry reads his poetry at the Poetry Collection as part of the Wednesdays at 4 Plus poetry reading series. He reads from Part songs, In case, Popular fiction, and Our nuclear heritage. Poet was introduced by Charles Bernstein, but the introduction is not part of the recording.
[Poetry reading at University at Buffalo, October 6, 1994] / Robert Grenier.
Recorded at the UB Fine Arts Center, University at Buffalo on October 6, 1994 on 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Robert Grenier conducts a multi-media lecture and poetry reading using projected slides of his works.
[Poetry reading at University at Buffalo, July 25, 1973] / Ted Walker.
Recorded in Norton Room 337, University at Buffalo on July 25, 1973 on a 7 inch BASF reel-to-reel tape.
Recording of Ted Walker at the University at Buffalo. He reads poems about the South of England and his family, and the impact of World War II upon his boyhood.
[Poetry reading at University at Buffalo, May 2, 1981] / Don Byrd.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on May 2, 1981 on a 90 minute TDK sound cassette.
Recording of Don Byrd reading from The Book of the moon.
Recorded at the Shuper House in Buffalo, N.Y. on July 17, 1979 on a 120 minute Memorex sound cassette. Recorded by Allen De Loach and acquired by the Poetry Collection.
Performance of Manny Fried's play The dodo bird at the Shuper House for Niagara-Erie Writers. Drama is introduced by Robin Kay Willoughby.
[Spring poetry festival, American Theatre for Poets, New York City, March 21, 1965] /
Recorded at the American Theatre for Poets at the East End Theatre, 85 East 4th Street, New York City on March 21, 1965 on a 7 inch reel-to-reel tape. Recorded by Allen De Loach and acquired by the Poetry Collection.
Spring poetry festival features various poets performing at the group reading. Poets were asked to identify themselves prior to their reading, but not all complied and thus some participants are unknown.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, July 4, 1969] / Jerome Rothenberg.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on July 4, 1969 by Allen De Loach on a 7 inch Sunset reel-to-reel tape. The Poetry Collection acquired the recording from De Loach.
Jerome Rothenberg performs his poetry with an emphasis on ethnopoetics in relation to Native American song and poetry. This performance was a private reading of translated primitive poetry for Nathanial Tarn.
[Reading at the University at Buffalo, March 31, 1967] / Norman Mailer.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on March 31, 1967 on a 7 inch Scotch reel-to-reel tape.
Norman Mailer reads from a new novel in progress, Why are we in Vietnam? He begins reading after humorously dealing with microphone problems.
[Poetry reading at the University at Buffalo, June 19, 1973] / Robert Vas Dias.
Recorded at the University at Buffalo on June 19, 1973 on a 60 minute sound cassette. Recorded by Allen De Loach and acquired by the Poetry Collection.
Poet Robert Vas Dias reads at the University at Buffalo. He is introduced by an unnamed man. Vas Dias reads from Speech acts and happenings.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 17, 1997] / Cecilia Vicu??a.
Recorded in Buffalo, N.Y. on March 17, 1997 on a 90 minute Maxell sound cassette.
Charles Bernstein introduces Elise Paschen of the Poetry Society of America, the group cosponsoring the reading. Margarita Vargas introduces Vicu??a who reads in English and Spanish. She reads from Unravelling words and the weaving of water and Precario.
[Poetry reading at the Poetry Collection, University at Buffalo, March 27, 2007] / Cecilia Vicu??a.
Recorded at the Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo on March 27, 2007 on a 90 minute Sony sound cassette.
Dennis Tedlock introduces Cecilia Vicu??a who reads and vocalizes in English and Spanish.
[Prose reading, Buffalo, N.Y., July 6, 1986] /
Recorded live on April 18, 1986 at the Kiva, Baldy Hall, University at Buffalo and aired on Spoken Arts on July 6, 1988. Recorded by Paul Hogan, who donated a copy of the recording made on a 60 minute TDK sound cassette.
Novelist William Gaddis lectures about writing and reads from The recognitions and JR. The reading was part of the April Festival of Readings, 1986 at the University at Buffalo.