Michigan Authors Recording Project Collection, 2008-2010

Summary

Creator:

Clarke Historical Library.

Abstract:

The collection includes CD recordings of book signings, which is the focus of the collection, WCMU recording and release forms, a list of Michigan authors and their writings, a written calendar of Michigan authors’ book signings, and fliers for book signings.

Extent:

approximately .5 cubic ft. (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by B. Page, N. Dominick, M. Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection was kept by the Clarke in a number of folders, which were titled and dated. Materials were processed by format, then in alphabetical and chronological order. Materials covered by the Michigan Authors collection include CD recordings of book signings, which is the focus of the collection, WCMU recording and release forms, a list of Michigan authors and their writings, a written calendar of Michigan authors’ book signings, and fliers for book signings.

Processing Notes: One folder of peripheral material was withdrawn from the collection. Items that were fragile or acidic were copied and their originals withdrawn from the collection.

Biographical / Historical:

History:

The Clarke Historical Library was awarded a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council to record a variety of Michigan authors. Casey Seiter was hired as an production assistant from mid-May 2008 through November 2009 to record the authors. Some of these authors were award winners and some were not. Most of the authors signed copyright releases, but some did not. WCMU radio later aired some of the recordings by authors who signed releases. These recordings may be found in another collection in the Clarke, titled Michigan authors, Michigan books [sound recording], composed of 13 digital sound discs, 2009-2010. The Clarke did not receive additional funding, so the project stopped.

Acquisition Information:

Acc# 74281

Arrangement:

Arrangement is by format, alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Authors, American -- 21st century.
Literature.
Book talks -- Michigan.
Michigan authors.
Compact discs.

Names:

Clarke Historical Library.
Central Michigan University. Public Broadcasting.
Kastschke, Laura, 1961-
Smith, Jamie O., 1960-
Elster, Jean Alicia.
Niec, Larissa N.
Billups, Andrea L., 1961-
Link, Mardi.
Zadorian, Michael.
Seiter, Casey.