Published by
Broadside Press, founded 1965
Written by
Keeby, Robert
Edited by
Knight, Etheridge, American, 1931 - 1991
Date
1971
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Description
Two poems printed on a white piece of paper in black ink. At the top left corner of the page is the heading Two Poems. The poems appear in two columns. On the left side of the page is the poem titled "Black Rebel" by Robert Keeby. Below the title and author is a quote by Etheridge Knight that reads "I ran across this poem in my stuff as I was unpacking. It was sent to me by a young bro who was in the hole (Indiana State Prison). Thought you might like it." The body of the poem appears below the quote. On the right side of the page is the second poem. It is titled "Poem" and written by a person identified as "Stephany." The two poems were published by Broadside Press as Broadside No. 48. The copyright, broadside number, and publisher information is printed at the bottom of the page. The back side of the page is blank.
Place printed
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Movement
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Type
poems
Topic
Black Press
Literature
Mass media
Poetry
Prisons
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.154.18
Restrictions & Rights
© Broadside Press 1971
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5530caceb-f8da-4ec1-aa0b-a80c56d5a9a0

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