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American literature -- Mexican American authors

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2778 Collections and/or Records:

Novakovich, Josip, 1983, 1991, undated

 File — Box 131, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 1983, 1991, undated

“Now and Then,” 1 typed page, no corrections (2 drafts); 2 photocopies, August 1991

 File — Box 44, Folder: 28
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

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.”

Dates: August 1991

NOW (Josephinum High School). Includes “A pound of poetry,” “Bus ride,” “Impermeable,” “…gone,” “with rain…,””It is nice to know,” “nonconformity,” “even without a,” “poem for red tears,” and “needs no words”, May 1971

 File — Box 81, Folder: 2
Series Description From the Series:

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.

Dates: Publication: May 1971

NOW (Josephinum High School). Includes “Childhood House,” “Stitches,” “Gravity,” “Rudy,” “The Firework,” and “Niños.” Cisneros credited as editor, March 1972

 File — Box 81, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series:

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.

Dates: Publication: March 1972

NOW (Josephinum High School). Includes “Now,” “The beginning of the end,” “Parallel lines,” and “Death.” Signed by schoolmates, May 1970

 File — Box 81, Folder: 1
Series Description From the Series:

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.

Dates: Publication: May 1970

Nuestro: The Magazine for Latinos, vol 2, no 7. Includes “Mexican Hat Dance” (2 copies), July 1978

 File — Box 81, Folder: 8
Series Description From the Series:

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.

Dates: Publication: July 1978

Nuñez, Carmen and Joel, 1995-2001, undated

 File — Box 131, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 1995-2001, undated

Nuñuez, Cecilia and Carbajal, Georgina “No Title”

 File — Box 95, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series:

Writings by others span 1985-2014 and contain works by contemporaries and friends of Cisneros, as well as writings sent to her either by an author or publisher. Of note are works by: Norma Alarcón; Julia Alvarez; Daniel Arreola; Tony Beckwith; Ruth Behar; Norma Cantú; Denise Chávez; Joan Frederick; Pat LittleDog; Levi Romero; Jim Sagel; Liliana Valenzuela; and Reggie Young.

Dates: 1985-2014, undated

Nye, Naomi Shihab, 1994, 2002, 2007-2008, 2013

 File — Box 131, Folder: 5
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 1994, 2002, 2007-2008, 2013

Oa - Oh

 File — Box 131, Folder: 6
Correspondents

Oandasan, William, 1984, 1990; Oates, Joyce Carol, 1991 (Photocopy); Obrochta, Ed, 2002, 2003; Ocampo, Flaminia, 2006; Ocampo, Marisol, 1995; Oettiner, Marion (San Antonio Museum of Art), 2006; Offen, Karl and Clemencia Rodriguez, 1998, 2000, 2002; Ogawa, Ai, 2003, 2005, 2007

Dates: 1980 - 2013

Oak Ridge High School, MO

 File — Box 259, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series: Reader Correspondence, 1990-2013, is arranged chronologically. Each year is separated into letters from individuals and letters from classes. The individual letters are typical fan letters and document the effect her writing has had on her readers. The class letters are often packets sent by teachers containing letters from students who have read her works in class, and sometimes thank-you letters from students whose class Cisneros visited. When known, the school name is included in the...
Dates: 2009

Obama, Barack and Michelle 2009, 2010 [unsigned invitations], 2009 - 2010

 File — Box 131, Folder: 7
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 2009 - 2010

Obata, Reiko, 1994

 File — Box 131, Folder: 8
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 1994

Obejas, Achy “What Will Be & Other Stories”

 File — Box 95, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

Writings by others span 1985-2014 and contain works by contemporaries and friends of Cisneros, as well as writings sent to her either by an author or publisher. Of note are works by: Norma Alarcón; Julia Alvarez; Daniel Arreola; Tony Beckwith; Ruth Behar; Norma Cantú; Denise Chávez; Joan Frederick; Pat LittleDog; Levi Romero; Jim Sagel; Liliana Valenzuela; and Reggie Young.

Dates: 1985-2014, undated

Obituaries, 1997

 File — Box 7, Folder: 4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 1997

Obituaries and funeral cards, 2007

 File — Box 5, Folder: 11
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 2007

Obituary for Violetta, 2003

 File — Box 4, Folder: 8
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The final subseries relates to Cisneros’ pets, and includes drawings, obituaries, and medical records (2003-2012).

Dates: 2003

Obituary for Zelda, 2005

 File — Box 4, Folder: 9
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The final subseries relates to Cisneros’ pets, and includes drawings, obituaries, and medical records (2003-2012).

Dates: 2005

Ocañas, David, 1989, 1993

 File — Box 131, Folder: 9
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 1989, 1993

Ochoa, Marcia, 1992-1993, 2001, 2008

 File — Box 131, Folder: 10
Series Description From the Series: The extensive correspondence files span 1980-2013 and are arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Every correspondent is included in the container list, and when known, organizational affiliations are listed in parenthesis. Individuals with a significant quantity of letters include: Jeffrey Abrahams; Norma Alarcón; Dorothy Allison; Julia Alvarez; Beatrix Badikian; Gertrude Baker; Ruth Behar; Ronnie Burke; Norma Cantu; Ana Castillo; Denise Chávez; Carlos Cumpián; Ted Dvoracek; Gayle...
Dates: 1992-1993, 2001, 2008