Alison Lurie was the first Newcomb College Zale Writer in Residence in 1986. She is an American writer and scholar best known for her novels which hav Show moreAlison Lurie was the first Newcomb College Zale Writer in Residence in 1986. She is an American writer and scholar best known for her novels which have been described as social satire. Lurie spends part of her time teaching in the English department at Cornell University. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her 1984 novel 'Foreign Affairs'. This recording is of a public conversation, question and answer session moderated by Dale Edmonds, a professor of English at Tulane University. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Gloria Naylor (1950-2016) was the 4th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1989. She was an American novelist known for 'The Women of Brewster Place Show moreGloria Naylor (1950-2016) was the 4th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1989. She was an American novelist known for 'The Women of Brewster Place', 'Linden Hills', and 'Mama Day'. Naylor was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Candace Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Lillian Smith Award. In this recording, she is interviewed by Felipe Smith, Assistant Professor of English at Tulane. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Octavia Estelle Butler (1947-2006) was the 14th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1998. She is the author essays, novels, and short stories. She Show moreOctavia Estelle Butler (1947-2006) was the 14th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1998. She is the author essays, novels, and short stories. She was a recipient of a Hugo Award, a Nebula Award, and a MacArthur Fellowship. This recording is an interview and discussion between Octavia Butler and Cynthia Lowenthal. Beth Willinger introduces Cynthia Lowenthal who introduces Octavia Butler at the beginning of this recording. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Dorothy Allison was the 11th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1995. Dorothy's writing focuses on class struggle, sexual abuse, child abuse, femi Show moreDorothy Allison was the 11th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1995. Dorothy's writing focuses on class struggle, sexual abuse, child abuse, feminism, and lesbianism. She is the author of 'Bastard Out of Carolina' (1992), 'Cavedweller' (1998), and 'Trash: Short Stories' (1988). She has won several Lambda Literary Awards and is a member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers. This recording features Dorothy Allison reading excerpts from her work. She discusses her life and influences near the end of the recording. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Alison Lurie was the first Newcomb College Zale Writer in Residence in 1986. She is an American writer and scholar best known for her novels which hav Show moreAlison Lurie was the first Newcomb College Zale Writer in Residence in 1986. She is an American writer and scholar best known for her novels which have been described as social satire. Lurie spends part of her time teaching in the English department at Cornell University. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her 1984 novel 'Foreign Affairs'. This recording is from a "Colloquium on Women and Men", a part of Alison Lurie's residency at Newcomb. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Octavia Estelle Butler (1947-2006) was the 14th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1998. She is the author essays, novels, and short stories. She Show moreOctavia Estelle Butler (1947-2006) was the 14th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1998. She is the author essays, novels, and short stories. She was a recipient of a Hugo Award, a Nebula Award, and a MacArthur Fellowship. This recording features a reading from "Parable of the Talents" (1998). newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Ann Patchett was the 15th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1999. Ann Patchett is an American novelist and memoirist. She is author of 'Bel Canto Show moreAnn Patchett was the 15th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence in 1999. Ann Patchett is an American novelist and memoirist. She is author of 'Bel Canto', 'The Patron Saint of Liars', and 'The Magician's Assistant' among others. She is the recipient of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction. This recording is of the 15th Zale-Kimmerling Writer-In-Residence Meet the Author Night titled "So You Want to Be a Writer?". Molly Travis is the interviewer for this discussion which focuses on Patchett's essay titled 'Writing and a Life Lived Well: Notes on Allan Gurganus' which was included in an anthology of essays titled 'Why I Write: Thoughts on the Craft of Fiction' (1998) edited by Will Blythe. Patchett's writing and editing processes are also discussed. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Ellen Bryant Voigt was the 12th Zale Writer-In-Residence in 1996. Ellen is the author of 'Shadow of Heaven,' 'Kyrie,' and 'Messenger.' She has served Show moreEllen Bryant Voigt was the 12th Zale Writer-In-Residence in 1996. Ellen is the author of 'Shadow of Heaven,' 'Kyrie,' and 'Messenger.' She has served as the Poet Laureate of Vermont, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, and was elected a Chancellor of the Academoy of American Poets. This is a recording of a Meet the Author Interview facilitated by Peter Cooley. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
Ellen Bryant Voigt was the 12th Zale Writer-In-Residence in 1996. Ellen is the author of 'Shadow of Heaven,' 'Kyrie,' and 'Messenger.' She has served Show moreEllen Bryant Voigt was the 12th Zale Writer-In-Residence in 1996. Ellen is the author of 'Shadow of Heaven,' 'Kyrie,' and 'Messenger.' She has served as the Poet Laureate of Vermont, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, and was elected a Chancellor of the Academoy of American Poets. This is a recording of a poetry reading frorm Ellen Bryant Voigt's residency. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
A color photograph of members of the New Orleans Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women at the Solidarity Day Demonstration in Washington D.C. Show moreA color photograph of members of the New Orleans Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women at the Solidarity Day Demonstration in Washington D.C. Kneeling (from left): Terry Hardy, Crystal Rondero, Glenda Roberts. Standing (from left): Janice Lear, Michele Smith, Judy Skidmore, Fayetta Rose, Alice J. Grooms, Willine [?], Sharon A. Boyle, and Joyce Howard. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
A black and white photograph of "Take Back the Night March + Rally in [the] French Quarter, Jan. 26, 1980." Photograph was taken by Nancy Ries. newcomb Show moreA black and white photograph of "Take Back the Night March + Rally in [the] French Quarter, Jan. 26, 1980." Photograph was taken by Nancy Ries. newcombarchives@wave.tulane.edu Show less
