Audio Recording James Baldwin reading from his works
James Baldwin reading from his works
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Title
- James Baldwin reading from his works
Summary
- After an introduction to his life and work by Library of Congress Poetry Consultant Gwendolyn Brooks, author James Baldwin reads selections from two essays published in the 1950s and several passages from his fictional works.
Names
- Baldwin, James, 1924-1987
- Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000
- Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund
- Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
Created / Published
- 1986.
Notes
- - Recorded Apr. 28, 1986, in the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
- - Sponsored by the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
- - Recorded for the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature.
- - Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
Medium
- 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, mono. ; 10 in. + 1 descriptive sheet.
Call Number/Physical Location
- PS3552.A45
- RWB 2968
Digital Id
Library of Congress Control Number
- 88752473
Online Format
- audio
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Contributor
- Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
- Baldwin, James
- Brooks, Gwendolyn
- Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund