CLASSIFICATION
Swallow ID:
8741
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Roy Miki Fonds
Sub Series:
Roy Miki Fonds
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title:
James Laughlin interviewed by Roy Miki at Sylvia Hotel on March 18, 1982 DUPLICATE 1 of 2
Title Source:
Cassette and J-card
Language:
English
Production Context:
Documentary recording
Identifiers:
[]
Rights
Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)
CREATORS
Name:
Miki, Roy
Dates:
1942-
Name:
Vanel, Kurtis
Name:
Williams, William Carlos
Dates:
1883-1963
Name:
Laughlin, James
Dates:
1914-1997
CONTRIBUTORS
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Image:
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Good
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card
DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:46:16
Size:
60.1 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:46:28
Size:
60.2 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Dates
Date:
1982-03-18
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
LOCATION
Address:
1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2P6
Venue:
Sylvia Hotel
Latitude:
49.288685
Longitude:
-123.142464
CONTENT
NOTES
Type:
General
Note:
The quality of the recordings is weak in the beginning of side one, but it improved after a while
Type:
General
Note:
This interview follows up on James Laughlin's lecture in Roy Miki's class on March 16, where Laughlin delivered an in-depth presentation on William Carlos Williams.
The interview begins with Roy Miki asking Laughlin to share his perspective and vision of William Carlos Williams as a writer. Laughlin reflects on their first meeting, Williams’s reputation at the time, and his early books—their themes, publication, and Williams’s distinctive writing style, which established him as a pioneer of certain literary forms.
The discussion transitions to Charles Olson’s perspective, highlighting the differences between Williams and Ezra Pound. Laughlin also recounts his experiences working with Williams as a publisher.
The conversation shifts to Williams's health, particularly his first stroke, the play he wrote during that period, and his final book. Miki asks Laughlin to discuss a specific text or poem by Williams that had a significant impact on him and remains vividly memorable.
In the second half of the interview, they delve into Williams’s immediate family, their influence on his life, the publication of his final collection, and the time it required. Laughlin concludes by recalling the last time he saw Williams.
Type:
General
Note:
An unknown woman’s voice is heard at 13:29 on side two.
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