ArchivesSpace at the University of Iowa

This catalogue is another smaller version of a larger catalogue with eight pockets for poems that is also held by the Sackner Archive. It lists the titles of 193 poems without illustrations. No.132 negro organ, a reversal poem is held by the Sackner Archive as is 1.mind/ache and 54.porn/shop, etc. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

A notation on the lower right corner reads "February 14 - Nix Gay / Valentine (for John Furnival project)." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

This represents a posthumous homage to Dom Sylvester Houedard from John Furnival who reprinted the poet's most famous poems and included a photographic silkscreened portrait as well as two photographs of the poet. Contains a tribute page by Marina Warner which she begins with "A letter from dom Sylvester Houedard was an archive (though always succinct), a poem (of an unusual kind), and, sometimes, a personal message of touching kindness..." Marina Warner provided an introductory essay. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.