"Ash" by Tracy K. Smith, 2016
Content Description
This collection includes 77 broadsides of poetry and prose by various authors collected by UNCG professor and poet Emilia Phillips. Each broadside contains a poem or excerpt, the poet's name, and a colophon describing printing information. There are various printmaking processes used, including digital, letterpress, and relief printing. Papers used include both handmade and machine-made. The broadsides were collected between 2009 and 2020, though some are undated.
Dates
- 2016
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.00 Linear Feet (1 oversized flat storage box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
To the left of the text is an image of a house on fire. The flames become stars at the top of the page. Behind this image and the text, the background is divided into two colors: one section is white, and the other is orange. Digital print.
General
This broadside commemorates Tracy K. Smith's visit to Grand Valley State University on October 13, 2016 as part of Poetry Night. The poem appears with permission of the author. Illustration and design are by W. Todd Kaneko.
Repository Details
Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository