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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.

Items in the collection may be located through the library catalog by searching:

avant garde poetry collection

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-

Items in the collection may be located through the library catalog by searching:

O-003*