Rare Books and Manuscripts Library
William S. Burroughs audio recording, Nova Convention, December 2, 1978
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Credit Line
- William S. Burroughs Papers, Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, The Ohio State University
Details
- Title
- William S. Burroughs audio recording, Nova Convention, December 2, 1978
- Alternative Title
- N11-N12
- Creator
- Contributor
- Language
- Resource Type
- Genre
- Date Created
- December 2, 1978
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Description
- Summary
- In 1978, the Nova Convention, a three day convention meant to honor William S. Burroughs and his work, took place in New York City, New York. It consisted of readings, film screenings, concerts, panel discussions, lectures, exhibitions, and more. Side A: In this recording, dated December 2, 1978, William S. Burroughs takes part in a panel discussion. This panel discusses a variety of largely scientific topics, including the speed of light, time, human reproduction, humans bodies and technology, faith, and brain physiology. Burroughs also performed a short piece, involving his main character, Dr. Benway, from "Naked Lunch," which was titled "Benway" or "Dr. Benway."
- Description
- Side A: Some profanity on recording. Audio track played at high speed from 00:00 minutes to 02:20 minutes. Panel ends at approximately 20:00 minutes.
- Provenance
- According to James W. Grauerholz, executor of William S. Burroughs' estate, the audio tracks were Howard Brookner's safety copies of his sound rolls for the film “Burroughs: The Movie”
Find This Item
- Item Identifier
- SPEC_RARE_CMS_87_audiofile_36
- Collection Identifier
- SPEC.RARE.CMS.0087
- Related Finding Aid
- Source Collection
- Source
- Item digitized from Box 57, William S. Burroughs Papers (WSB97), Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, The Ohio State University Libraries
Additional Details
- Extent
- 00:45:13 [Side A]
- Medium
- Audio cassette
- Time Period (Topic)
- Subject
- Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997--Dr. Benway
- Light--Speed
- Space and time
- Jones, Jim, 1931-1978
- Human body and technology
- Time--History
- Ostrander, Sheila--Psychic Discoveries Behind the Iron Curtain
- Authors, American--20th century
- Human reproduction
- Time perception
- Nova Convention (1978 : New York, N.Y.)
- Novelists, American--20th century
- Science—History
- Nervous system
- Central nervous system—Research
- Faith--Psychology
- Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997--Characters
- Brain--Physiology
- Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997--The Naked Lunch
- Brain--Adaptation
- Burroughs, William S., 1914-1997
- Technology—History
- File Format
Access Condition
- Access Rights
- Users may access the recordings on site in an Ohio State University Libraries’ reading room.
- Rights Statement
- Rights Note
- This item, made available for research and educational purposes, may be protected by copyright; the user is responsible for making a final determination of copyright status.
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