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Poetry

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3363 Collections and/or Records:

O’Neal, Jennifer E. “A Suburban Response to the Call of Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street”, April 10, 1990

 File — Box 87, Folder: 10
Series Description From the Series:

These writings about Cisneros are arranged chronologically from 1981-2012 and include academic articles, interviews, and writer’s biographies. Undated writings about Cisneros are housed in box 89 and are arranged alphabetically by author. Newspaper articles and publicity writings about Cisneros can be found in Series XIX: Publicity.

Dates: April 10, 1990

“Only Daughter,” presented at “Writing Lives: Women as Writers,” Third Latin American Book Fair, City College of New York, Harlem. 5 typed pages, no corrections, May 5, 1989

 File — Box 39, Folder: 12
Series Description From the Series:

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).

Dates: May 5, 1989

“Only This Poem,” 1 typed page, no corrections, 1 photocopy page, March 8, 1983

 File — Box 43, Folder: 44
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: March 8, 1983

Or - Oz and unidentified Os

 File — Box 131, Folder: 13
Correspondents Orlen, Steve (University of Arizona), 1988-1989; Orozco-Santiago, Natalya, 2012; Ortalda, Claire and Floyd Salas, 1995; Ortega, Luther, 1997; Ortega, Madeline Rodriguez, 1995; Ortega, Shirley (Santa Fe Public Library), undated; Ortiz, Guadalupe S (Chabot College), 2002; Ortiz, H. (Univision), undated; Ortiz, Rainy Dawn, 1988 (photograph); Ortiz, Sylvia, 2000, 2003, 2005; Osborn, Carolyn (Texas Institute of Letters), 1999; O’Shaughnessy, Michael (Red Crane Books), 1992;...
Dates: 1980 - 2013

“Oracion,” [in Spanish], 1 print out page, no corrections

 File — Box 44, Folder: 29
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: 1985-2014, undated

“Oregon Lit. Anthol-Fiction & Poetry”; Correspondence regarding inclusion in the Oregon Literature Series, 1992 - 1993

 File — Box 2780, Folder: 10
Abstract From the Series: Archival materials from author Miles Wilson dating 1965-2016. Material includes correspondence pertaining to the acquisition of the J. Frank Dobie papers by William Wittliff and the inception of the Southwest Writers Collection at Southwest Texas State University (Texas State University) San Marcos, Texas, as well as annotated drafts of early poetry and short prose; submissions to various poetry and short story anthologies; rejection slips and editor correspondence. The bulk of the material...
Dates: 1992 - 1993

Original box for draft in box 70, folders 3-6

 File — Box 71, Folder: 1
Contents From the Sub-subseries:

Materials between Cisneros and agent Susan Bergholz relating to Caramelo includes correspondence and shared drafts and fragments.

Dates: 1994 - 2001

Original draft and photocopies

 File — Box 26, Folder: 4-8
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

Individual handwritten and typed poems, and hand-bound books of poetry, comprise this subseries. Many of the individual poems are accompanied by drafts, some are single copies. Individual poems are arranged alphabetically, followed by books of poetry, also arranged alphabetically. See also Series 2 : Personal, Subseries C: Scrapbook, for early drafts of poetry.

Dates: undated

Original drafts from University of Iowa, 4 photocopy pages. Second semester, seminar, “Memory and Imagination,” William Mathews instructor., Circa 1977

 File — Box 47, Folder: 1
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series: The House on Mango Street does not include any of the manuscript material from the 1984 Arte Público Press edition, but there is the original artwork for that book. And the series does include Cisneros’ original drafts from The University of Iowa. The bulk of the series relates to the 1990 Random House edition with proofs, and new introduction and “about the author” materials. Translations are also well represented, with a Spanish translation by Elena Poniatowska and Juan Ascencio, and a...
Dates: Circa 1977

Original ending (pencil draft)

 File — Box 12, Folder: 1
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series: This subseries very clearly shows Vliet’s process of writing from preliminary research through final product. It includes extensive background research files including files by subject containing clippings from newspapers and magazines, library call slips, color and black and white photographs, and handwritten notes. Following these research files are drafts of chapters handwritten in pencil, annotated typescripts, clean typescripts, and (minimal) correspondence. Perhaps most meticulously...
Dates: circa 1980s

Original folder and ribbon for “Strong pages” above

 File — Box 65, Folder: 4
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series: The largest subseries in Monographs is material relating to the writing and publication of Caramelo. Research, notes, chapter drafts, and book drafts document Cisneros’ writing process. Research files and notes provide evidence of the depth of research that went into the book, loosely based on her own family history. Included among the topics are immigration, Mexico, San Antonio, music, and war. Notes includes story development “road maps,” outlines, and files that Cisneros created on topics...
Dates: 2000 - 2002

Original folder for “Europe Poems, 1982-1983”

 File — Box 43, Folder: 85
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 1982 - 1983

“Original Sin,” 1 photocopy page, no corrections (2 copies), 1988

 File — Box 55, Folder: 31
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

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.

Dates: 1988

“Origins/Intentions”, March/April 2009

 File — Box 266, Folder: 7
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: March/April 2009

Ortego, Ruth, 1989, undated

 File — Box 131, Folder: 14
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, undated

Ortiz Cofer, Judith “Under the Moo of the Gypsies", 1992

 File — Box 95, Folder: 5
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: 1992

Ortiz, Rainy Dawn. Daughter of Simon Ortiz and Joy Harjo whom Cisneros babysat. Photo by Dennis Mathis, Iowa, circa 1976

 Item — Box 163, Folder: 17
Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Portraits are formal, posed photographs of Cisneros, and are arranged chronologically. Photographers include her brother, Henry (Kiki) Cisneros, Joan Frederick, Alexandro Galindo, Ruben Guzman, Armando Rascón, Al Rendon, and Diana Solís, among others. Also included are a number of portraits of Cisneros with others, notably with her mother in 1998, and Gertrude Baker, Ruben Guzman, Denise Chavez, Jasna Karaula, and Emma Tenayuca.

Dates: circa 1976

Oscar Mayer’s class

 File — Box 245, Folder: 6
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: 1994

Otanez, Andrea, 1989, 1991-1996

 File — Box 131, Folder: 15
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, 1991-1996

Other articles

 File — Box 4, Folder: 3
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series: The subseries Causes documented Cisneros’ interest in civic and global issues. Included are letters she wrote to the editors of carious newspapers (1995-2013); materials relating to her appearance at the 1996 Democratic National Convention; peace proposals; and files relating to the San Antonio Public Library – and specifically, the need to include more Latino and Latina voices. Also included is a number of files relating to the war in Sarajevo in 1989 – a place that Cisneros visited in...
Dates: 1989, 1993