A Guide to the Records of the Archives of Recorded Poetry
Finding aid prepared by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
September 2004
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Archives of Recorded Poetry | |
| Title: | Records of the Archives of Recorded Poetry | |
| Dates: | 1974-1978 | |
| Extent: | 1 linear feet. (2 Boxes) | |
| Identification: | Ms Group 99 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
In the 1970's the University of Florida Libraries' Rare Book and Manuscripts Department instituted a program to make recorded poetry available to schools in Florida as well as to preserve audio recordings of Florida poets. Although most of the tapes were from the Library of Congress poetry program, unique recordings were made of approximately thirty Florida poets, discussing poetry and reading from their works. The project was partially funded by a Florida Fine Arts Council grant.
Scope and Content
Audio recordings, correspondence, photographs, poems, biographies, and transcripts. The program's archives include records of the project and correspondence with individual Florida poets who were taped or with whom the project was discussed. A typical correspondence folder may also contain photographs, copies of poems, and bio-bibliographical information. Most of the correspondence is with Laura V. Monti, the project coordinator and chair of the Rare Book and Manuscript Department. Transcripts of fourteen of the Florida recordings are included.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Archives of Recorded Poetry, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Contents List
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the Library's online catalog: | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| Archives of Recorded Poetry. | ||
| Florida. Fine Arts Council. | ||
| University of Florida. Libraries. Rare Book and Manuscripts Dept. | ||
| Personal Names: | ||
| Monti, Laura Virginia. | ||
| Subject Terms: | ||
| Contemporary Florida, 1960-. | ||
| Poetry -- Study and teaching -- Florida. | ||
| Poets. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
