American poetry
Biographical notes and poem
Date: [ca 1998]
From: Zeigler, John, 1912- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6349
Description: Biographical information supplied by Zeigler, describing his background, education, service during World War II, meeting his future partner Edwin Davis Peacock and the establishment of their shop, the Book Basement, in Charleston and his meeting with Noel Virtue which led to meeting other New Zealand writers including Una Platts; and poem, `The Shropshire lad at fifty' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (two pieces).
Writers and Readers Week 1988: Readers
Date: 18 Mar 1988
From: Stout Research Centre Oral Literary Archive
Reference: OHInt-0013-025
Description: Maurice Gee reads from his novel, 'Prowlers'; Michael Ondaatje (Canada) reads from his novels, 'Running in the family' and 'In the skin of a lion'. Robin Morgan (United States) reads her poem, 'Documentary' and from the novel, 'Dry your smile'. Konai Helu Thaman (Tonga) reads the poems:- 'Wellington wakes'; 'Sheraton Waikiki'; 'Uncivil servants'; 'Resistance'; 'You the choice of my parents'; 'Waipu'; 'Do not despise me'; 'Langa Kali'. Edmund White (United States) reads from his novel, 'The Beautiful room is empty'. Chaired by Peter Simpson. Venue - Wellington Recorded by - Ian Wedde Venue - Downstage Theatre? Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003210 - OHC-003212 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 2.20 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.
American poetry file (b)
Date: [1980-1985]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-152
Description: Articles, essays, clippings and correspondence relating to Edmond's interest in American poets and poetry; includes applications for funding to visit the United States and several poems by Sally McNall Other Titles - Poetry Society of America newsletter (n11, winter 1983) Other Titles - Poetry pilot, May, Jun 1983 Other Titles - Envoy, n43 Other Titles - Poetry Society of America bulletin (v52-53, fall 1982/winter 1983) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
American poetry file (a)
Date: [1990-1999]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-151
Description: Photocopies of articles and chapters on American poets especially Vivienne Rich and Sylvia Plath Quantity: 1 folder(s).
American poetry file (c)
Date: [1980-1990]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6912-153
Description: Notes, articles, poems etc relating to lectures on American poetry and poets, including Elizabeth Bishop, by Edmond Quantity: 1 folder(s).