William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs lived in Lawrence from 1981 until his death Aug. 2, 1997 at age 83. Burroughs lived more years in Lawrence than anywhere else.

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A story told by Yony Leyser about interviewing Iggy Pop and getting robbed

Barry Miles tells how The Beatles' song "Eleanor Rigby" relates to former Lawrencian, William S. Burroughs

Burroughs reading from "Western Front" (finale)

Recorded in Vancouver, July 5, 1988

Burroughs reading from "Western Front" (intro)

Recorded in Vancouver, July 5, 1988

Burroughs reading from "Exterminator"

Recorded at the Loeb Student Center, March 22, 1975

Burroughs reading from "Partline"

Recorded at the Loeb Student Center, March 22, 1975

The Mummy Piece-From The Place Of Dead Roads

My Protagonist Kim Carson (excerpt)-From The Place Of Dead Roads

The Name Is Clem Snide (excerpt)-From Cities Of The Red Night

The Unworthy Vessel-From Nova Express

Last Words Of Hassan Sabbah (excerpt)-From Nova Express

Dr. Benway Is Operating In An Auditorium-From Naked Lunch

Roosevelt After Inauguration (excerpt)-From The Yage Letters

Twilight's Last Gleamings-From Interzone

William S. Burroughs videos

  • July 31, 2007

Home Movie: "W.S.B." (small)

Burroughs and local friends; plus Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Steve Buscemi, and cats. (16:41)

Home Movie: "W.S.B." (large)

Burroughs and local friends; plus Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Steve Buscemi, and cats. (16:41)

In Search of Burroughs

An excerpt from a documentary about the Beats, wherein the filmmaker visits Lawrence trying to find Burroughs. (7:29)

Patricia Elliott: Burroughs didn't hate women

Patricia Elliott: Burroughs at the dump

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