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Dlugos, Tim, 1950-1990

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1950-08-05 - 1990-12-03

Biographical note

Tim Dlugos was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 5, 1959, and grew up in Arlington, Virginia. He joined the Christian Brothers in 1968 and entered their college, La Salle, in Philadelphia. He left the Brothers in 1971 to openly embrace a politically active, gay lifestyle. He moved to Washington, D.C., worked on Ralph Nader's Public Citizen, and became heavily involved with the Mass Transit poetry scene. Dlugos then moved to New York in the late seventies where he edited and contributed to many magazines. After being diagnosed HIV positive, Dlugos decided to become a priest in the Episcopalian church. While studying at the Yale School of Divinity, Dlugos died of AIDS related complications on December 3, 1990.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Collaboration with Tim Dlugos, studio recorded poetry, audio, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, audio and video recordings, and artwork pertaining to Winch's creative projects, such as writing, journalism, and music.

Access Note

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.

Dates: undated

Dlugos, Tim, 1989-1990

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: C0138850], Folder: 38
Scope and Contents From the Series:

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.

Access Note

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.

Dates: 1989-1990

Dlugos, Tim, clippings, correspondence, handmade books, and typescripts, 1980s-2009

 File — Box 22, Folder: 6-7
Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection documents the life and career of Irish-American poet, writer, and musician Terence Winch, 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. Notable correspondents include the actress Karen...
Access Note

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.

Dates: 1980s-2009

John Ashbery and Tim Dlugos. Poetry reading, Pyramid Gallery, Washington D.C., audio recording, 1974 September 4

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Ephemera from and recordings of poetry and Irish cultural events participated in by Winch and his peers. Musical performances can be found in Winch's freelance projects (Series VI) as well as in the Works by Others (Series VIII).

Access Note

All event recordings 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.

Dates: 1974 September 4

Tim Dlugos celebration: "Powerless" memorial poetry reading, audio recording, 1997 March 8

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Ephemera from and recordings of poetry and Irish cultural events participated in by Winch and his peers. Musical performances can be found in Winch's freelance projects (Series VI) as well as in the Works by Others (Series VIII).

Access Note

All event recordings 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.

Dates: 1997 March 8

Tim Dlugos, Peter Inman, and Terence Winch. Poetry reading and copy of recording on Oscar Wilde used by Winch, audio recording, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Ephemera from and recordings of poetry and Irish cultural events participated in by Winch and his peers. Musical performances can be found in Winch's freelance projects (Series VI) as well as in the Works by Others (Series VIII).

Access Note

All event recordings 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.

Dates: undated