American literature -- Mexican American authors
Found in 2778 Collections and/or Records:
American Way, vol 24, no 24. Includes “Woman Hollering Creek” (2 copies), December 15, 1991
Arranged chronologically, Publications span 1970-2003 and include magazines and journals that contain contributions by Cisneros. The earliest items are literary magazines Now and Cadence, from Josephinum Academy and Loyola University, respectively. For each publication, the date and title of the Cisneros contribution is included in the container list. Oversized publications are in box 85.
“Amorcito,” 5 drafts, some with corrections
“Amorcito Corazon,” 2 photocopy pages, no corrections, April 17, 1989
The bulk of the material for Loose Woman are the poems, arranged alphabetically. Many were originally housed in a folder titled “complete book.” Additional material includes proofs from Knopf, promotional displays, and Spanish translations by Paloma Zozaya and Marilar Aleixandre.
[Amsterdam], circa 1991
(25 photographs)
Amsterdam, circa 2002
Subjects include Jasna Karaula (32 photographs)
Amsterdam, Europe, 1999
Subjects include Jasna Karaula (12 photographs)
“An Ofrenda for My Father on Day of the Dead,” 5 print out pages (11 copies); San Antonio Express article by Elda Silva, October 13, 1997
Cisneros’ nonfiction writings are arranged alphabetically and include speeches, editorials, and essays. Many were eventually published in anthologies or magazines. In cases when the date and location of a speech is known, that information is included in the listing. This series also contains interviews Cisneros conducted with other writers while working at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (box 41).
“An Ofrenda for My Father on the Day of the Dead,” “For Mama,” , 1997
The material relating to Cisneros’ mother spans 1964-2007 and was kept by her mother until her death in 2007. It includes correspondence with Sandra from 1977-2007; various documents and ephemera; and condolence letters that Cisneros received after her mother’s death. Oversized clippings and newspaper articles that her mother collected are located in box 8.
“An Ofrenda for My Father on the Day of the Dead,” photograph of altar
The Alfredo Cisneros materials span 1941-1949 and 1962-1997. It includes correspondence, military papers, obituaries, and condolence letters that Cisneros relieved after her father’s death in 1997.
“An Ofrenda For My Mother,” 5 print out pages, no corrections, July 24, 2009
Cisneros’ nonfiction writings are arranged alphabetically and include speeches, editorials, and essays. Many were eventually published in anthologies or magazines. In cases when the date and location of a speech is known, that information is included in the listing. This series also contains interviews Cisneros conducted with other writers while working at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (box 41).
Ana Castillo, NACS conference, Austin, Texas, March 8, 1984
Cisneros’ nonfiction writings are arranged alphabetically and include speeches, editorials, and essays. Many were eventually published in anthologies or magazines. In cases when the date and location of a speech is known, that information is included in the listing. This series also contains interviews Cisneros conducted with other writers while working at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (box 41).
Anaya, Rudolfo, 1984, 1989, 1994-1999, 2007-2011, undated
“Ancianos, Antepasa dos y otros,” 13 holograph pages
Cisneros’ nonfiction writings are arranged alphabetically and include speeches, editorials, and essays. Many were eventually published in anthologies or magazines. In cases when the date and location of a speech is known, that information is included in the listing. This series also contains interviews Cisneros conducted with other writers while working at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center (box 41).
“Andale,” 1 typed page, no corrections; 2 photocopies, July 1991
Later Poems span 1985-2014 and did not come in any original order. They are arranged alphabetically. Most poems are single drafts, but or insight into Cisneros’ revision process, there are eight progressive drafts of the 1995 poem “Morning After Tango.”
Andros, W (Dr.), , 1999, 2006-2013
Aneka Sure Prema: Adhunika Chikano Kavita or Love in Many Tunes: a Collection of Modern Chicano Poems. Kalikata: De Buka Stora. Thakura, Manaba. ed. and translator. Includes “By Way of Explanation” and “No Mercy.” Also includes a photocopy of the text in English, 1985
Arranged chronologically, Publications span 1970-2003 and include magazines and journals that contain contributions by Cisneros. The earliest items are literary magazines Now and Cadence, from Josephinum Academy and Loyola University, respectively. For each publication, the date and title of the Cisneros contribution is included in the container list. Oversized publications are in box 85.
“Angelos,” 1 typed page, minor corrections
Europe Poems were originally housed together in one folder and date from Cisneros’ time abroad in Greece, 1982-1983. Some were later published in My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman. The poems are arranged alphabetically, with untitled poems and fragments at the end.
“Angelos Under an Agean Sky,” 1 typed page, heavily corrected
Europe Poems were originally housed together in one folder and date from Cisneros’ time abroad in Greece, 1982-1983. Some were later published in My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman. The poems are arranged alphabetically, with untitled poems and fragments at the end.
“Angelos Who Does Not Belong to Me,” 3 typed pages, corrected, 1 holograph page, February 11, 1983
Europe Poems were originally housed together in one folder and date from Cisneros’ time abroad in Greece, 1982-1983. Some were later published in My Wicked Wicked Ways and Loose Woman. The poems are arranged alphabetically, with untitled poems and fragments at the end.
