Examination of the symbolism, mystique, sensuality, myth, and metaphor of hair in our society. Written, produced and directed by Deena Metzger. Deena Metzger talks with Dr. Barbara Meyerhoff, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern California. Program also includes passages by the following: Richard Brautigan, Tertullian, Frances Trollope, Marguerite Young, Deena Metzger, Marguerite Duras, Kenneth Patchen, Diane Wakoski, Yeats, and Diane di Prima. The voices reading these works are: Michael Lissel[sp?] and Rita Williams.
This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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