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Hyphenated, 2024

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Identifier: cw_2024spring_boateng_samantha.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes,...
CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

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Dates

  • 2024

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

47 pages

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

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Overview

"A hyphen is a bridge; it links together different elements, allowing its bearer to straddle those spaces simultaneously. In identity, the hyphen connects, creating a complex bond where, previously, one would not exist. Hyphenated explores this concept of duality while navigating physical and psychological spaces. In Hyphenated's pieces, the speakers are mothers, daughters, immigrants, children, and more, attempting to define who they are and where they belong. This body of work questions home (the place of one's origin), especially one corrupted in disarray, while also recognizing that "found" home comes with its own set of problems. Despite these challenges, the poems seek joy in community, cherished moments, love, and culture, each still with its own complexities." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing

Physical Description

47 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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