Randall, Susan, interviewed by Matthew Neese
Rrecords an interview with Sue Randall, who runs a Elk Run Farm, in Fort Defiance, Virginia. Randall has a 30 acre farm where she raises free-range chickens and Boer goats, and grows vegetables and herbs. Randall describ..
Regenerating the Black Poetic Tradition (Rough Cut), 2004
00:10 Introduction begins; 00:40 Joanne V. Gabbin narrates; 01:35 Houston A. Baker reads "This is Not a Poem"; 02:55 Jerry Washington Ward interviews Baker; 10:51 footage of Baker speaking about Gwendolyn Brooks at Confe..
Regenerating the Black Poetic Tradition, 2004
00:00 video begins with montage of poets reading at 2004 conference; 00:35 Joanne V. Gabbin narrates; 01:32 Daryl Cumber Dance interviews Velma Pollard; 09:55 Tyehimba Jess interviews Kwame Senu Neville Dawes; 16:34 Dawe..
Remaking the Memoir
01:00 Joanne V. Gabbin Intro; 02:44 Cheryl Wall begins; 04:10 Wall starts lecture "Remaking the Memoir: Lucille Clifton in Words and Pictures" using projector to show related photographs; 48:30 lecture concludes, followe..
Rezai, Osman, interviewed by Dan Brennan
Records an interview with Osman Rezai who operates a clothing shop in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Rezain describes his life experiences, including growing up in the Kurdistan province of Iran, and the difficulties faced by K..
Rita Dove Interview, 9/24/2004
Rita Dove and Camille Dungy discuss Dove's new book American Smooth (2004), before moving into a broader discussion of her work and life.
Robinson, Monica, interviewed by Nicole Snyder
Records the experiences of Monica Robinson, a Special Education teacher and community activist who has lived in Harrisonburg, Virginia, since the mid-1970s. Describes her family life, early education and changing social ..
Royer, Samantha, interviewed by Ali Womack
Records an interview with Samantha Royer, who worked for Pilgrim's Pride Poultry plant in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Royer describes her work as a computer operator, including topics such as machine maintenance; overtime pa..
Ruvalcaba, Evelio, interviewed by Ali Womack and Jessica Killeen
Records an interview with Evelio Ruvalcaba, of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Ruvalcaba discusses his childhood in Colotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, where his family worked on a farm; working in Odell, Oregon to pick apples; his work ..
Salatin, Joel, interviewed by Jessica Silveri
Records an interview with Joel Salatin, a farmer and owner of Polyface Farm, in Swoope, Virginia. He describes his father and mother's experiences farming in Venezuela and their return to the United States following civi..