1950s Audio Programs
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The Poetry Center's unparalleled 1950s collection documents at close hand the world-renowned "San Francisco Renaissance" movement, centered on new poetry, alongside the presence of more 'mainstream' figures. This collection features many of the earliest recordings of the voices and works of outstanding poets engaged in the San Francisco scene, along with other poets from across the country. Of special note are recordings from landmark Poetry Center-organized West Coast appearances by celebrated literary giants William Carlos Williams, Marianne Moore, and Langston Hughes. Founding director Ruth (more)
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The Poetry Center presents Kenneth Rexroth, reading from his poetry and playing recordings of French songs.
Date: 10/05/1959
The Poetry Center presents Muriel Rukeyser reading from her poetry.
Date: 07/28/1955
The Poetry Center presents Muriel Rukeyser reading from her poetry and translations of Octavio Paz.
Date: 07/16/1958
The Poetry Center presents James Schevill's play The Bloody Tenet performed by members of the Actors Workshop.
Date: 01/12/1958
The Poetry Center presents Gary Snyder reading from his poetry. This event also included poet Philip Levine.
Date: 11/24/1958
The Poetry Center presents Jack Spicer reading from his poetry.
Date: 04/11/1957
The Poetry Center presents poets from Jack Spicer's "Poetry as Magic" Workshop, including Helen Adam, Ebbe...
Date: 06/09/1957
The Poetry Center presents poets from Jack Spicer's "Poetry as Magic" Workshop, including Jack Gilbert,...
Date: 06/10/1957
The Poetry Center presents William Stafford reading from his poetry.
Date: 07/23/1959
The Poetry Center presents Eve Triem reading from A Parade of Doves , her translations from The Greek Anthology and...
Date: 11/04/1956
The Poetry Center presents Lew Welch reading from and discussing his poetry.
Date: 11/09/1959
The Poetry Center presents Philip Whalen reading from his poetry. This event also featured poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Date: 12/12/1956
The Poetry Center presents John Wieners reading from an unpublished manuscript and The Hotel Wentley Poems .
Date: 06/21/1959
The Poetry Center presents William Carlos Williams reading and talking about his poetry.
Date: 05/19/1955
The Poetry Center presents Yvor Winters reading from his poetry.
Date: 02/14/1958
The Poetry Center presents Louis Zukofsky reading from his poetry. Note: Zukofsky taught at San Francisco State College...
Date: 07/02/1958