Materials created/edited/published by Archive team as an assigned project during remote work period in 2020
February 3, 1995 - On this February First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection that includes: Poet Christopher Merrill discusses not seeing the evil of Bosnian War, Sci-fi author Octavia Butler on a character who feels other’s pain, Geraldine Brooks on islamic women behind the veil, and Diversity in American Art.
February 3, 1995 - On this segment of First Friday, MPR’s Beth Friend interviews American poet Christopher Merrill, who shares his frustration on the lack of concern in arts community of the Bosnian War tragedy. Segment also includes Merrill reading Bosnian poetry.
February 8, 1995 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews American poet Christopher Merrill, who shares his frustration on the lack of concern in arts community of the Bosnian War tragedy. Segment also includes Merrill reading Bosnian poetry.
March 4, 1995 - A reading of the poem "Skating After School."
March 8, 1995 - Sami poet and artist Nils-Aslak Valkeapää discusses teaching local kids and writers cultural tradition of Sami people. Segment includes Valkeapää reading poem.
March 10, 1995 - MPR’s Beth Friend has a phone interview with poet Christopher Merrill about his teaching experience in Sarajevo.
March 17, 1995 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports from Black & White Cafe in Little Falls, Minnnesota. Between burgers, patrons enjoy a rarity in the area, live jazz nights. Enger interviews cafe owner, one of the musicians, and a diner.
March 21, 1995 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with Minneapolis poet Dave Kapell, inventor of Magnetic Poetry Kit. They discuss the creation and interest of product.
April 29, 1995 - MPR’s Stephen Smith presents an audio obituary of poet Jane Kenyon, who passed away on April 22nd, 1995. Segment includes brief interview with poet, reading of poem, and musical elements.
June 2, 1995 - MPR’s Euan Kerr talks with master mandolin player Peter Ostroushko.