Interviewer
Mark Gibbons
Files
Description
Missoula poet David Thomas recounts his friendship and writing relationship with Ed Lahey. As a student at the University of Montana, Thomas begins to become familiarized with writing and Lahey's poetry. Although initially seeking military employment as a student member of ROTC, Thomas becomes involved in Vietnam War protests, civil rights protests, and other demonstrations, and decides against a military career. He describes meeting those who would become his friends as he becomes more of a part of the “radical fringe.” Thomas recounts the first encounters with Lahey, their mutual friends, and the friendship that developed years later. Thomas discusses the Missoula writing scene, including the Garden City Reading Series and other projects he participated in. Thomas describes his writing career. Thomas talks about Lahey's work, and some of his own. Thomas describes Lahey's intense personality as well as his generosity and support, both as a friend and a writer.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Ed Lahey, Poetry, Literature
Original Date
11-7-2012
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
Ed Lahey Oral History Project OH-438, Archives & Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 438-004
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound file (35:01 min.) : digital, + 1 transcript (8 p. : 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
35:01 minutes
Local Filename
OH_438_004.mp3; OH_438_004.pdf
Citation
Thomas, David, "David Thomas Interview, November 7, 2012" (2012). Ed Lahey Oral History Project. 5.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/edlahey/5