These audio recordings have been digitized from a collection of cassette and open reel tapes of readings and lectures at Bard over the last 50 years. The collection was initially established with funds provided by the Carter A Towbin Poetry Fund in 1982 and first located in Albee Hall before moving to the Olin Building. Our hope is to use the recordings to help tell the story of Bard as an exuberant place for poetry for more than half a century.
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Diane Di Prima, Part 2
Diane Di Prima
October 11, 1973
- 00:17 Interlude: Introduction to "Loba (She-Wolf)"
- 02:20 Excerpt from "Loba (She-Wolf)" from Loba
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H.D. (Hilda Doolittle) and Charles Olson
Hilda Doolittle and Charles Olson
Poetry readings given by H.D. (Hilda Doolittle) and Charles Olson. Tape dated 1961.
00:00-42:28 - H.D. reads from her epic poem 'Helen In Egypt.'
42:38-End - Charles Olson reads from his in-progress collection The Maximus Poems. Note inside the box reads "At Vancouver: Maximus From Dogtown ...letter 27 1961". [Ellipses original.]
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Women's Center Reading
Erika Duncan, Judith Malina, and Hilda Morely
This recording features a poetry reading featuring Judith Malina, Erica Duncan, and Hilda Morley at Bard Hall. The poets read and discuss their works, covering themes of love, loss, art, and social issues. The readings include personal anecdotes and reflections on their experiences and inspirations.
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Robert Duncan
Robert Duncan
Reading given by Robert Duncan at Bard College April 16, 1969. This reading explores themes of language, poetry, and personal experiences. Duncan discusses his writing process, poetic influences, and the role of the subconscious in his work.
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Robert Duncan
Robert Duncan
Poetry reading given by Robert Duncan at Bard College on October 14, 1982, including poems from his book In The Dark. Duncan reads and discusses several of his works, including pieces from a collection called "Ground Work II" and a series titled "Five Songs." The reading includes reflections on themes of love, time, and spirituality.
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Barbara Einzig
Barbara Einzig
This recording, taken October, 7th 1980, contains poetry readings and reflections by Barbara Einzig. The poems cover diverse themes including nature, memory, relationships, and self-expression. The speaker also provides context and commentary on their writing process and inspirations between readings.
Barbara Einzig's talk ends at 38 minutes and the rest of the recording is unidentified music.
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George P. Elliott
George P. Elliott
Lecture given by George P. Elliott at Bard College entitled ‘Discovering the Dangs: Integration of Dream and Fictional Materials.’ November 30, 1965. Elliott discusses the creative process of writing fiction, comparing it to dreaming. He explores how a personal experience inspired a story, examines the role of language and craft in shaping narratives, and reflects on the relationship between conscious effort and spontaneous inspiration in artistic creation.
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Richard Ellman
Richard Ellman
Talk given by Richard Ellman at Bard College on May 10, 1967, at Bard Hall. "The Artist as Critic and Criminal" (on Oscar Wilde), John Bard Lecture. Intro by Andrew Wanning. Ellmann discusses Wilde's critical theories and their relationship to his life and work. He analyzes Wilde's views on art, criticism, and the role of the artist in society.
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Ted Enslin
Theodore Enslin
Readings given by Ted Enslin. At Bard College: February 9, 1971, Tewksbury Lounge. At Cal Tech: Nov. 9, 1971. At Cal Arts: Nov. 11, 1971.
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Clayton Eshleman
Clayton Eshleman
Reading by Clayton Eshleman at Bard College, October 26, 1975. Recorded in Bard Hall. First Towbin Poetry Festival. Eshleman reads and discusses his recent works, including poems from "The Gull Wall" and new pieces exploring themes of gender, relationships, and artistic creation. He also shares translations of French poetry.
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Clayton Eshleman
Clayton Eshleman
Reading given by Clayton Eshleman at Bard College on February 25, 1975. Recorded in Bard Hall. The content includes Blackburn reading several of his poems, including works from his long-form poem "Ranger," as well as shorter pieces exploring themes of nature, memory, and the creative process.
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Clayton Eshleman
Clayton Eshleman
Reading given by Clayton Eshleman, November 13, 1968, Albee Social. Caltech. This reading includes several long poems exploring themes of family, death, and the creative process. The poems draw on personal experiences and mythological imagery to grapple with complex emotional and philosophical questions.
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Ross Feld
Ross Feld
Poetry reading by Ross Feld at Bard College on May 8, 1969. Recorded in Albee Social. This recording features Feld reading from his collection "Plum Poems." He explains the inspiration behind the poems, which explore themes of America, home, and poetry. Feld reads numerous poems, providing context and personal anecdotes throughout the reading.
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Angus Fletcher: Menard & The Quixote
Angus Fletcher
Introduction by Prof Grab. November, 1987 in Olin
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Annette "Annie" Gilson '86
Annette Gilson
Annette "Annie" Gilson '86 reading from her senior project. The poems cover diverse themes, including love, nature, and personal experiences. They provide context and commentary between poems, offering insights into their creative process and inspirations.
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Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky
Allen Ginsberg performing with Peter Orlovsky, reading poems and playing the harmonium, at Bard College, 2/28/1971. Recorded in the Gymnasium, now The Old Gym. The content touches on themes of spirituality, politics, social issues, and personal experiences, often in abstract or surreal language.
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Richard Grabel
Richard Grabel
Reading by Richard Grabel at Bard College, December 1970. Recorded in Albee; with Michael Rivlin and Billy Steinberg. This recording presents a poetic, spiritual exploration of Native American themes, blending peyote rituals, nature imagery, and philosophical musings. It touches on tribal unity, sacred ceremonies, and the intersection of indigenous and modern cultures, culminating in brief poems about love and spirituality.
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Richard Grossinger
Richard Grossinger
Richard Grossinger reading from editions of IO magazine, April 16, 1969. Recorded in the Red Balloon coffeehouse. The poems cover diverse topics including ecology, dreams, crystals, and human experiences. Grossinger intersperses commentary and explanations between readings, discussing themes like revolution, ambiguity, and self-seeking behavior.
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Barbara Grossman
Barbara Grossman
Senior Project poetry / prose reading by Bard student Barbara Grossman, April 18th, 1973 at the South Hall Social. She presents a mix of prose and poetry exploring dreams, literature, and personal experiences. The works progress from early dream-inspired pieces to more complex explorations of memory and imagery.
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Eugene Guillevic
Eugene Guillevic
Eugene Guillevic (writing under the mononym ‘Guillevic’) reading his poems in French, with each poem preceded by its English translation. Bard College, Towbin Poetry Room, November 14,1975. Translators: George Quasha (reading earlier translations) and Mary Feeny (reading her own, contemporary, translations.)
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Marie Harris and Jean Pedrick
Marie Harris and Jean Pedrick
This recording, taken circa 2000’s, contains poetry readings by Jean Pedrick and Marie Harris. They read selections from their books, including poems about nature, relationships, and personal experiences. The readings are interspersed with brief introductions and commentary on the poems' inspirations and meanings.
