Gene Bluestein

Gene Bluestein–American Studies professor (May 1, 1928 – August 21, 2002) Gene Bluestein (Evo’s father) was awarded a BA degree from Brooklyn College and MA and PhD degrees (in American Studies) from the University of Minnesota. His first job was teaching English at Michigan State University. He came to Fresno State University, now CSUF, in … Continue reading Gene Bluestein

Gene Bluestein Fund

Gene BluesteinMay 1, 1928 – August 21, 2002 Contributions may be made in Gene’s memory to: The Gene Bluestein Memorial Fund Established to present lecture/concert events in the field of folk music and American studies. Checks may be made payable to GBMF – Account 11313710 and sent to Educational Employees Credit Union P.O. Box 5242 … Continue reading Gene Bluestein Fund

Lisa Baloian Poem for Gene

Blackie Davidman (middle left), Gene (middle right) The Zoot-Suit Killer For Papa Gene     In the 40s, your school principal Dubbed you a zoot-suit killer. Like slick-backed wolves, You and Blackie hunted Brooklyn, In pin-striped suits and spats, Until they sent you to camp, Where Ellie’s yellow swim-suit, Stopped you in your tracks.   … Continue reading Lisa Baloian Poem for Gene

Brief bio of Gene Bluestein

Gene Bluestein teaching American Studies in Japan. Gene Bluestein was awarded a BA degree from Brooklyn College and MA and PhD degrees (in American Studies) from the University of Minnesota. His first job was teaching English at Michigan State University. He came to Fresno State University, now CSUF, in 1963. While there, he was awarded … Continue reading Brief bio of Gene Bluestein

Gene Bluestein Retrospective CD

Memorial CD • Gene Bluestein Retrospective Recordings 1956-1986 Features 21 songs, including: Recordings from the Gene Bluestein Archives Cuts from Gene Bluestein Folkways lps (late 50s & early 60s) Cuts from Bluestein Family lps never released on CD Live concert recordings, solo and with the Bluestein Family (see reviews below) Pete Seeger wrote: “spent a … Continue reading Gene Bluestein Retrospective CD

Celebrating Gene Bluestein

  The First Memorial, California State University, Fresno, Saturday, September 7, 2002 Friends came to hear a program by The Bluestein Family.   Select the speeches and songs you wish to hear. Introduction-Joel Bluestein More from Joel Final Thoughts   Where Does Love Come From? (mp3) (real audio version) Zol Zain Shabbis (mp3) (real audio … Continue reading Celebrating Gene Bluestein

Rememberances of Gene

Gene Bluestein May 1, 1928 – August 21, 2002 The Bluestein Family thanks all of you for your thoughts, memories and love. Gene wrote on the back of this old photo: ” ‘. . . A book beneath a friendly bough, a loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou.’ Except there’s no bread, … Continue reading Rememberances of Gene

Press honors Gene Bluestein

Fresno Bee Editorial Saturday, August 24, 2002 Gene Bluestein • May 1, 1928 – August 21, 2002 The Bluestein Family performing in Changsha, China in 1989. Professor’s passions and talents made many lives richer Gene Bluestein’s life was one of those that defies easy categorization. English professor, musician, folkorist, husband, father, social activist he was … Continue reading Press honors Gene Bluestein

Gene Bluestein

Gene Bluestein was an English professor, musician, folklorist, and social activist. Influenced by the folk music revival, he taught himself to play banjo, performed as a musician, and provided educational programs on folklore and folk music in his classroom, on the stage, and on television. For most of his career, he taught American Studies at … Continue reading Gene Bluestein