Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation, 2006 March 16
Scope and Content Note
The Regional Campus records are comprised of six series.
Series I consists of records from the Stamford Campus from the years 1950 to 2006. The records from the Stamford regional campus consist of Illustrations, newspaper clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, fliers, publications, and administrative and financial records. Subjects in the first series include the render="italic">Connecticut Daily Campus, the history of sports, articles such as "4 Year College at Stamford," UConn Branch Building Funds, and Campaign Office Committees.
Series II consists of publications from the Greater Hartford Campus from the years 1988 to 2011. The records from the Greater Hartford branch include schedules of classes and course syllabi.
Series III includes materials documenting programs and activities of the Waterbury campus.
Series IV documents the Torrington Campus.
Series V consists of materials documenting the merger of oversight of the Waterbury, Greater Hartford and Torrington campuses.
Series VI includes materials documenting the Avery Point and Fort Trumbull campuses. Documentation of Branford house may also be found in Connecticut History Online and its nomination for the National Register of Historic Sites.
Dates
- Creation: 2006 March 16
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Extent
1 item (Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation) : DVD ; Run time is 1 hour, 48 min.
134.23 Megabytes (Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation, Part 1) : MP4 digital file ; Run time is 25 min.
172.34 Megabytes (Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation, Part 2) : MP4 digital file ; Run time is 25 min.
141.07 Megabytes (Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation, Part 3) : MP4 digital file ; Run time is 25 min.
141.02 Megabytes (Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation, Part 4) : MP4 digital file ; Run time is 25 min.
33.87 Megabytes (Anne Waldman: Buddhism and the Beat Generation, Part 5) : MP4 digital file ; Run time is 8 min.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
English 217: A Discussion of the 1950s Counterculture Movement. Beat poet Anne Waldman, whose work centers on counterculture, the beat generation, and Buddhism, plays a poem by Allen Ginsberg set to music, performs selections of her own work, and discusses her experiences with Buddhism. Interviewed by Davyne Verstandig, Director of LCWP. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Video quality issues include slight audio static.
Physical Location
DVD located in case on top of drawers.
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
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