Allen Ginsberg's America (CBC)

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
4386
Partner Institution:
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Source Collection Label:
Robert Hogg fonds
Sub Series:
Robert Hogg fonds

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
Allen Ginsberg's America (CBC)
Title Source:
Title written on artifact.
Title Note:
Side A title: Allen Ginsberg's America (CBC) Side B title: Allen Ginsberg's America (CBC)
Language:
English
Production Context:
Broadcast
Genre:
Interview
Identifiers:
[]

Rights

Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)

CREATORS

Name:
Kennedy, Paul
Role:
"Narrator"
Notes:
Host of CBC radio program IDEAS and narrator of the program.

CONTRIBUTORS

Name:
Ginsberg, Allen
Dates:
1926-1997
Role:
"Author", "Performer"
Notes:
Allen Ginsberg heard performing many of his poems in the radio broadcast.

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Image:
Image
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Side:
A & B
Tape Brand:
Maxell XL II 110 High Bias IEC Type II
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Good

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Sample Rate:
96,000
Duration:
T00:54:38
Size:
1.81 GB
Bitrate:
24
Notes:
Side A

Sample Rate:
96,000
Duration:
T00:57:17
Size:
1.90 GB
Bitrate:
24
Notes:
Side B

Dates

Date:
1997
Type:
Publication Date
Source:
Secondary research.
Notes:
Probable year of broadcast to commemorate Ginsberg's death.

LOCATION

CONTENT

Contents:
Side A of tape contains a recording of episode one of "Allen Ginsberg's America" titled "Into the Vortex." Side B of tape contains a recording of episode two of "Allen Ginsberg's America" titled "Death and Fame." Radio program was originally broadcast by CBC radio 1 on the program IDEAS with Paul Kennedy. Side B also features the recorded track "When the Light Appears Boy" from the 1997 studio album "When I Was Born for the 7th Time" by Cornershop. Cassette j-card reads as follows: Allen Ginsberg's America (Pt. One) [Side B] Allen Ginsberg's America (Pt. Two) When the Light Appears Boy (Ginsberg w/ Cornershop).
Notes:
Contents entry temporary.

NOTES

Type:
General
Note:
Digitization complete.

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