This collection consists of sound recordings from Susan Howe's radio program on WBAI New York spanning 1965, and 1970-1981. Also includes other WBAI poetry-related recordings owned by Howe.

Susan Howe (b. 1937) is an American artist, poet, and writer. Howe's poetry evolved from her painting and drawing career, and her first major publication was the 1974 edition of Hinge Picture (New York, Telephone Books). Closely associated with the late 1970s and 1980s Language Poets' movement, Susan Howe's poetry and scholarship are most accurately characterized as language-based and experimental. In the 1970s, Howe produced a radio talk show for WBAI radio in which she interviewed and hosted a wide range of American and European poets. Through producing and editing this show, Howe not only interviewed poets, but introduced their readings, facillitated discussion, and read poetry of her own. Howe's sound editing work is echoed in her authorial voice and her splicing and language use within her written works. Howe also wanted to create a program that required participation and active listening on the part of the listener.

6.4 Linear feet (6 record cartons and 1 archives box)

Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.

Original sound recordings are restricted. Listening copies of most recordings are available.