American Theater for Poets Archive
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Abstract
The American Theater for Poets was founded in 1961 by Diana diPrima, James Waring, Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka) Fred Herko, and Alan Marlowe. The intention of the theater was to support different artistic media and visions in an experimental setting. This collection contains scripts and programs for the American Theater for Poets.
Historical Note
The American Theater for Poets was founded in 1961 by Diana diPrima, James Waring, Leroi Jones (Amiri Baraka) Fred Herko, and Alan Marlowe. It was originally called the New York Poet's Theater. The theater was incorporated in 1962 and ran for four years. The intention of the theater was to support different artistic media and visions in an experimental setting. During its tenure, the American Theater for Poets presented plays, music, art showings, poetry readings, dance, and other performance art.
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The files are arranged alphabetically.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains scripts and programs for the American Theater for Poets.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open to researchers. Please contact the Fales Library and Special Collections, fales.library@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright (or related rights to publicity and privacy) for materials in this collection was not transferred to New York University. Permission to use materials must be secured from the copyright holder. Please contact the Fales Library and Special Collections, fales.library@nyu.edu, 212-998-2596.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date (if known); American Theater for Poets Archive; MSS 003; box number; folder number; Fales Library and Special Collections, New York University Libraries.
Custodial History
The collection had been housed at NYU's Fales Library from at least the 1990s. The provenance of the collection is unclear.
