%xmlchars; ]> MS2224 Guide to the Holly Bass Poetry Ephemera collection, 1990 ca. - 2007 ca. Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University 2007
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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia. 2007 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Holly Bass Poetry Ephemera collection, 1990 ca. - 2007 ca. Collection number: MS2224 Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Jennifer King, 2007 Jennifer King, 2007

copyright 2007 The George Washington University. All rights reserved.

 Descriptive Summary Bass, Holly Holly Bass Poetry Ephemera collection, 1990 ca. - 2007 ca. MS2224 0.25 Linear feet This collection contains postcards and fliers related to poetry readings and other performances by Holly Bass and other local poets and writers. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center
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 English Information for Users Preferred citation

Holly Bass Poetry Ephemera collection, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

 Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

 Acquisition Information

Gift of Holly Bass, 2007 (Accession 2007.045)

 Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

 Historical or Biographical Note

Holly Bass has lived in the Washington, D.C. area since 1994. She has at numerous universities and performance spaces along the eastern corridor including St. Mark's Poetry Project, the Apollo Theatre, and the Nuyorcian Poet's Cafe. She performed as a member of the Modern Urban Griots Collective, a poetry performance troupe, and the SHE Company, an international collective of women artists. Ms. Bass has performed both dance and poetry at numerous readings and stage venues throughout the Districts including the Ascension Reading Series, the Kennedy Center, and the Zora Words and Voices Festival.

 Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains fliers and postcards related to Holly Bass' work as a poet and performer within Washington, D.C. The fliers and postcards serve as advertisements for poetry readings and performances and many of these events are associated with the African American artists community within the City. In addition to Holly Bass, other poets whose names are listed on these fliers include Joel Dias-Porter, Cornelius Eady, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Lori Tsang, Toni Blackman, and Brandon Johnson.

 Collection Organization

This collection is one folder and does not have any separate series.

 Indexing Terms Individuals Bass, Holly Lightfoot, Toni Asante Corporate Entities Modern Urban Griots Collective Topics Poetry Dance Advertising postcards Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records 1 1 Ephemera, 1990 ca.-2007 ca. Materials Cataloged Separately

The following chapbooks were part of the original donation. These books have been cataloged and may be found by searching the library's online catalog. Patrons may request to use the books in the Special Collections Department. These books do not circulate and must be used within the Special Collections Reading Room.

Giving Voice a tribute to Maya Angelou / by Holly Bass 1995 Selected poems / by Holly Bass 2005 Diary of a Baby Diva / by Holly Bass 2005 My First Love Was You / by M'Wile Yaw Askari 1994 The Awareness of Love / by M'Wile Yaw Askari 1991 A Poet Speaks / by M'Wile Yaw Askari 1983 In This City / by M'Wile Yaw Askari 1992 Verse One Lyrics / by Isabella Asphalt Sketches / by Ta-Nehisi Coates Everything I Never Told You Became A Poem / by The Modern Urban Griots Third Edition January 1999 Jazz Wine and Poetry An Almost Love Story / by Toni Asante Lightfoot and Twain Dooley Steel Drum Memories / by Toni Asante Lightfoot 1997 Let Pharaoh Go / by Toni Asante Lightfoot 1999 Under The Neon Sky A Book of Poems and Performance Pieces / by Toni Asante Lightfoot 1996