Texas Includes a crayon drawing by Cesar Martínez and several sketches by Cisneros. Also includes drafts of stories such as “The girl who was not beautiful,” “The old woman who was afraid of clouds, and “The woman who broke his heart in pieces.” Approximately 23 pages. Paperback Sketchbook cover, circa 1984
Series Description
Notebooks and Journals span 1979-2012 and often overlap with the items in series III: Diaries. They include notes, story ideas, lists, addresses, and a number of other jottings by Cisneros. Some notable entries include notes and quotes concerning what poetry is while she was working as a counselor at Loyola University in Chicago in 1981; drafts and notes for poems and for The House on Mango Street in 1982; a list of stories for Mango Street in 1983; and notes from 1987 which Cisneros titled” The year of my near death.”
In addition to bound notebooks, the series includes calendars, guest books, addresses, and appointment calendars.
Dates
- circa 1984
Creator
- From the Collection: Cisneros, Sandra (Person)
Language of Materials
Some materials in Spanish
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Business Records are closed. Some letters have been separated into a “restricted” series. There will be no access to this material until 2067 unless the restriction is lifted before then. Additionally, access to computer files and some audio and video are on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the archives staff for information about access.
Extent
From the Collection: 230 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 305 boxes (plus artifacts and framed items)
Repository Details
Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository