Poet Charles Potts Reads Work at USU
A poet whose collection is now a part of Utah State University’s Special Collections and Archives at Merrill-Cazier Library is featured in several activities on campus, and the public is invited to an afternoon activity at the library.
Charles Potts, a prolific American poet and publisher, will read from his work Wednesday, Sept. 7, in room 101 of Merrill-Cazier Library. The presentation begins at 2 p.m. and all are invited.
According to Brad Cole, associate dean for Special Collections and Archives and University Libraries, the presentation is part of the “Library Table Talks” program and that Potts will read retrospectively from his work, talk about his biography and the collection. Refreshments will be served.
The Potts Collection includes the work and communication between Potts and American writers and poets. It includes broadsides, correspondence, manuscripts, diaries and thousands of literary magazines and books Potts collected from nearly five decades of writing and publishing.
His collection adds a regional perspective to the university’s section of Beat poetry and primary source material. USU’s extensive Beat collection is housed at Special Collections and Archives.
In addition to his Sept. 7 retrospective reading, Potts is also featured in classroom activities and an additional reading at the Helicon West event Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., at the True Aggie Café in downtown Logan, 117 N. Main. There, Potts will mostly read his contemporary work.
Related links:
Art Book and Music Collections, the Beat & Little Magazine Collection
USU Special Collections and Archives
Writer: Patrick Williams, (435) 797-1354, patrick.williams@usu.edu
Contact: Brad Cole, (435) 797-8268, brad.cole@usu.edu
Poet and publisher Charles Potts offers a retrospective reading of his work Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m., Merrill-Cazier Library. (photo by Terri Silverman)
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