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Black Universe I: Featured Poets Reading 56 Gigabytes 1 MXF file

Black Universe I: Featured Poets Reading at the 2024 Furious Flower Conference. This reading featured the following prominent Black poets from across the world: Rita Dove, Jericho Brown, Camille T. Dungy, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Malika Booker, Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, Tyehimba Jess, Remica Bingham-Risher, Matthew Shenoda, Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, Cornelius Eady, Frank X. Walker, and Nikky Finney. The Black Universe I: Featured Poets Reading was held in the Festival Ballroom at James Madison University on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7 p.m.

  1. James Madison University
  2. Furious Flower Poetry Center Records
  3. Conference Records
  4. 2024 Conference: Furious Flower IV: Celebrating the Worlds of Black Poetry
  5. 2024 Conference Video Recordings

Conference Records

This series comprises materials related to the decennial Furious Flower poetry conferences, beginning with the inaugural conference in 1994. A significant portion of the records include logistical and planning documentation for each conference as well as marking and promotional items. These materials are comprised of calls for papers, contracts, correspondence, address lists, ticket requests, travel, transportation, and lodging reservations, and menus. The records include nontraditional items as well. Of interest are exhibit panels (text labels and images) describing and depicting the participants of the 1994 conference. Magnesium letterpress die plates used to print a limited edition portfolio Furious Flower: A Revolution in African American Poetry, a special collection of 23 poems selected by poets (who participated in the 1994 conference) to represent their work, are included. Six silk banners that adorned the Wilson Hall auditorium during the 2004 and 2014 conferences are included.

  1. James Madison University
  2. Furious Flower Poetry Center Records

Deloris Thomas Collection of Campaign Material 0.5 Linear Feet

Thomas, Deloris J.

Campaign material relating to political elections in the Williamsburg area, Virginia state races, and United States Senate, Congressional, and Presidential races. Thomas was a delegate for the Virginia State Convention in 2012 and a volunteer for the 53rd Inaugural Presidential Ceremonies. This collection includes badges from her involvement with the political process, pamphlets, bumper stickers, pins, and campaign material for the Democratic party.

  1. College of William and Mary

Events

The series documents the varied events and programming hosted by James Madison University as well as events attended by university staff for the purpose of delivering an address or speech. Materials include speeches, programs, agendas, logistical information, planning documents, and select press releases. Major events include commencement, Founders Day/James Madison Day, and building dedications.

  1. James Madison University
  2. University Communications and Marketing records

Furious Flower Poetry Center Records 17.6 cubic feet 43 boxes, 1 rolled storage container

James Madison University. Furious Flower Poetry Center
The Furious Flower Poetry Center Records, consisting of 17.6 cubic feet (43 boxes, 1 rolled storage container), document the departmental activities of the Furious Flower Poetry Center.
  1. James Madison University

Jefferson Davis Futch, III collection 1 Box

Futch, Jefferson Davis, III

This collection contains WLU alumnus Michael Barr's collection of letters and recorded lectures of WLU Professor Jefferson Davis Futch, III. It also contains an undated audiorecording of WLU alumnus, Dr. Ward W. Briggs remarks about James Graham Leyburn. Briggs'remarks were likely given at an alumni event on the subject of liberal arts education and Greek philosophy.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

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