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This reel contains René Wellek speaking at the University of Denver on November 6th, 1975 as part of the English Department Lecture Series. The audio begins mid-introduction. The primary topic…

This reel contains Clarence H. Snelling speaking at the University of Denver on May 9 1967 as part of the English Department Lecture Series. The topics of his lecture are Heidegger hermeneutics and…

This reel contains Eric Gould speaking at the University of Denver on May 16 1973 as part of the English Department Lecture Series. Gould speaks at length about criticism of modern literature as well…

This reel contains Dr. John Williams professor of English at the University of Denver and author of Butcher's Crossing and Stoner lecturing as part of the University Lectureship for the 1965/66…

Follows members of the Spirituals Project Choir, an interracial, multigenerational choir committed to the preservation and performance of African-American spirituals. As these diverse men and women…

This reel contains Leslie Fiedler speaking at the University of Denver. The exact date of the recording is unknown however as the lecture was part of the English Lecture Series it can be assumed the…

Video recording of the "Spirituals and Social Justice" event held at the Anderson Academic Commons, University of Denver, on 2016 October 27. Featuring Dr. Arthur Jones.

Alma Blackmon relates her early introduction to music at the age of five when she taught herself to play the piano. She discusses how music played an important role in her life in spite of the fact…

François Clemmons recounts how music, especially spirituals, has played a prominent role throughout his life, from singing in church and school assemblies, to the founding of the Harlem…

François Clemmons recounts how music, especially spirituals, has played a prominent role throughout his life, from singing in church and school assemblies, to the founding of the Harlem…

Brazeal Dennard recounts the meaning of spirituals in his life from growing up in Michigan, attending music school at Wayne State University, performing as a singer, and forming the Brazeal Dennard…

The granddaughter of a Pentecostal pastor, Rev. Flunder recounts the experiences of her early years in San Francisco, and discusses the role music played in her childhood. She discusses the meaning…

Jacqueline Hairston recounts her early experiences with music, beginning with piano lessons at 8, and her appointment as the church music director at 12. She discusses her entree into and early days…

As an introduction to the history of the Spirituals Project, Arthur Jones recounts his early experiences in music beginning with his participation in the New York City All City High School Chorus, to…

Hale Smith recounts his early experiences with music beginning with piano lessons at the age of 7, and recognizing his desire to create his own music. He discusses his approach to composing, and his…

William Warfield recounts his early experiences of studying music with well-known artists such as Robert Nathaniel Dett and Paul Robeson, and some of his early performance experiences. He discusses…