Vol. 18, No. 5	Oct. 1, 1998

African-American poetry in library

African-American Poetry-Part II" is on display through Oct. 8 on the first floor of the Morris Library.

This display highlights African-American poetry during the 20th century and includes work by James Weldon Johnson, Countee Cullen, Sterling Brown, Gwendolyn Brooks, Amiri Baraka, Ishmael Reed, Audre Lorde, Maya Angelou, Wanda Coleman, Rita Dove and a host of other African-American poets.

"African-American Poetry-Part I" was on view earlier in 1998 and focused upon African-American poetry of the 18th and 19th centuries.

The University Library houses a wealth of primary and secondary materials relating to African-American poetry, including original books and manuscripts by African-American poets; biographical, historical and critical works; anthologies; sound recordings; and microforms.

"African-American Poetry-Part II" features examples of all of these resources.

"During the 20th century, African-American poets have produced some of the most important writing of our time," Susan Brynteson, libraries, said.

"The University of Delaware Library holdings in this area offer numerous opportunities for research and teaching," she added.

The current poetry exhibition was curated by Sharon Epps and Timothy Murray.

For additional information, call 831-2231.