Memoir of Henry and Mary Sonnichsen
Series Description
This series contains the clippings, articles, reviews, and letters Roach used to craft her pamphlet on the life and work of C. L. Sonnichsen. Sonnichsen (1901-1991) was a noted folk historian who spent the major part of his life as a professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. He retired from UTEP in 1972 and became the director of publications at the Arizona Historical Society. Sonnichsen authored many books about the West including Cowboys & Cattle Kings, I'll Die Before I Run, Mescalero Apaches, and Pass of the North. The series includes many letters from Sonnichsen to Roach, some touching on personal matters and encouraging Roach in her writing efforts
Dates
- 1950-1991
- Majority of material found within 1970-1980
Creator
- From the Collection: Roach, Joyce Gibson (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 8 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository