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Audio Recording Ishmael Reed and Allen Ginsberg reading their poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, April 29, 1974

Ishmael Reed and Allen Ginsberg reading their poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, April 29, 1974

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Title

  • Ishmael Reed and Allen Ginsberg reading their poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, April 29, 1974

Summary

  • Mr. Reed reads from his collections The flight to Canada, Conjure, Chattanooga, and his poem Puerto Rico blues. Mr. Ginsberg reads two selections from The fall of America and six uncollected poems. He sings some of the poems, accompanying himself on a harmonium.

Names

  • Reed, Ishmael, 1938-
  • Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997
  • Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund
  • Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)

Created / Published

  • 1974.

Contents

  • Mr. Reed reads: Flight to Canada -- Sky diver -- The reactionary poet -- The feral pioneers -- I am a cowboy in the boat of Ra -- Puerto Rico blues -- Betty's ball blues -- Man or Butterfly -- Monsters from the Ozarks -- Dualism -- Dragon's blood -- Dress rehearsal paranoia #2 -- Mystery 1st lady -- The author reflects on his 35th birthday -- The Katskills kiss romance goodbye -- Loup garou means change into -- .05 --
  • Mr. Ginsberg reads or performs: Neal's ashes -- D.C. mobilization -- Bus ride ballad road to Suva -- Returning to the country for a brief visit -- Night gleam -- Thus crosslegged on round pillow sat in Teton space -- Stay away from the White House blues -- Jaweh and Allah battle.

Notes

  • -  Introduced by Daniel Hoffman.
  • -  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.
  • -  Literary recordings, rev., enl. ed., p. 89.

Medium

  • 1 sound tape reel (67 min., 15 sec.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 1 track, mono. ; 10 in.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • LWO 7808

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 94838850

Online Format

  • audio

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Chicago citation style:

Reed, Ishmael, Allen Ginsberg, Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry And Literature Fund, and Archive Of Recorded Poetry And Literature. Ishmael Reed and Allen Ginsberg reading their poems in the Coolidge Auditorium. 1974. Audio. https://www.loc.gov/item/94838850/.

APA citation style:

Reed, I., Ginsberg, A., Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry And Literature Fund & Archive Of Recorded Poetry And Literature. (1974) Ishmael Reed and Allen Ginsberg reading their poems in the Coolidge Auditorium. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/94838850/.

MLA citation style:

Reed, Ishmael, et al. Ishmael Reed and Allen Ginsberg reading their poems in the Coolidge Auditorium. 1974. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/94838850/>.