Winch, Terence, 1945-
Dates
- Existence: 1945 November 01
Biographical Note
Terence Patrick Winch was born in 1945 in New York City to Patrick and Bridie Flynn Winch, who both emigrated from Ireland. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Iona College (1967) and Master's degree from Fordham University (1969). In the 1970s, Winch worked as a copywriter for Dover Publications and the Corcoran School of Art as an instructor and artist-in-residence. He published a number of poetry chapbooks and became part of a poetry movement called Mass Transit. He also founded Some of Us Press with Michael Lally in 1971. Winch performed in various bands, starting with The Fast Flying Vestibule, which released an album in 1976. He formed the traditional Irish band Celtic Thunder with his brother, Jesse Winch, in 1977, and they recorded three albums together. Starting in 1998, Winch performed with Narrowbacks. He worked for the Smithsonian Institution from 1985 to 2009, as head of the publications departments for the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. In 2009, he served as the Poet-In-Residence for the Howard County Poetry and Literary Society, and for many years was a host on the Society's interview television series The Writing Life, during which he interviewed many Irish and Irish-American writers. Winch published ten books of poetry. He is the recipient of an American Book Award (1986), a Columbia Book Award (1995), a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (1992), and five Maryland State Arts Council Grants.
Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
In the Works with edits by Terence Winch, 2013 November 2
The writings in the series are poems unless otherwise noted. Doug Lang is the author of the works unless otherwise noted.
Collection is open for research.
Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
"Men" typescript with notes from Terence Winch, undated
The writings in the series are poems unless otherwise noted. Doug Lang is the author of the works unless otherwise noted.
Collection is open for research.
Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Poems dedicated to Terence Winch, 1976-2015, undated
The writings in the series are poems unless otherwise noted. Doug Lang is the author of the works unless otherwise noted.
Collection is open for research.
Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Probably "Take the Qua Train", poetry collaborations with Terence Winch, 1976
The writings in the series are poems unless otherwise noted. Doug Lang is the author of the works unless otherwise noted.
Collection is open for research.
Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Take the Qua Train (Sonnets: L=A=N=G=W=I-N=C=H), written with Doug Lang, 1976 - 1976
Contains correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, audio and video recordings, and artwork pertaining to Winch's creative projects, such as writing, journalism, and music.
All music recordings and electronic documents have been digitally copied; original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Ward, Diane (text), Doug Lang (mixing), and Terence Winch with others (voices). "Beating a Wooden Fish" endless loop poetry recording, 1979 December
Collection is open for research.
Audiovisual recordings and digital content on media have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Winch, Terence, 1975-2015
Consists of the papers of poets, artists, and friends for whom Lang kept a named file. Materials include artwork, correspondence, creative works and writings, newspaper articles, and photographs.
Collection is open for research.
Recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Terence Winch papers
The Terence Winch papers document the life and career of an Irish-American poet, writer, and musician, through correspondence, manuscript and typescript drafts, handmade books, audio and video recordings, flyers, posters, clippings, and photographs. Topics include the poetry scenes of Washington, DC and New York City towards the end of the 20th century; modern Irish-American literature and history; and Irish-American music.
Collection is open for research.
Audiovisual recordings and digital content on media have been digitally copied; all original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.