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Avant Garde Poetry Collection
Anthologies
Collection Number: O-004
Extent
11.8 linear feet
Description
Collected published poetical works of three or more poets.
Inclusive Dates
1955-
Items in the collection may be located through the library catalog by searching:
avant garde anthology collection
Broadsides
Collection Number: O-006
Extent
8.9 linear feet
Description
Single poems, often including graphics, meant for display.
Inclusive Dates
1955-
Items in the collection may be located through the library catalog by searching:
avant garde broadsides collection
Monographs
Collection Number: D-250
Extent
147.4 linear feet
Description
Poetry written between the end of World War II and 1980, encompassing the San Francisco poetry renaissance, the “beat” generation of poets, and the counter-culture and protest movements of the 60’s and 70’s.
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Serials
Collection Number: O-003
Extent
25.8 linear feet
Description
Serial publications concerning the poetry and culture of the post World War II generations.
Inclusive Dates
1955-