first edition
1988 · Beatrice, NB
by Kees, Weldon; Dana Gioia, Donald Justice, Robert Mezey et al. (signed by)
Beatrice, NB: Beatrice Public Library et al., 1988. First Edition. Single folded sheet of a schedule of activities for CELEBRATE WELDON KEES!!, attractively produced with a Bill Witt photo of the author and printed in two colors. Printed for a celebration held in the town in Nebraska where he grew up on October 7-9, 1988. Among the participants who have signed the schedule are poets Donald Justice and Dana Gioia, who were instrumental in reviving interest in the work of Kees; also, Robert Mezey and numerous others who were involved, including people who had known him in Nebraska. The card is signed by some of the cast and the director. Near fine. (Inventory (truncated)