Poetry
Found in 3363 Collections and/or Records:
Pilón
Multiple drafts and notes for each chapter, arranged in order as they appear in the novel; complete novel drafts begin in box 63
Pink wig, San Antonio, circa 2007
(10 photographs)
“Placa del Diamant,” 4 typed pages, no corrections, January 13, 1993
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).
Platteville High School, Debbie Kinder’s class
Play program
Drafts of plays (mostly handwritten in pencil and annotated) and typescripts (mostly mimeographs or photocopies with annotations) are arranged in this subseries in alphabetical order. For reviews and further information regarding the author’s plays, see Series II: Personal, Newsclippings.
Play script adaptation by Tanya Saracho, August 18, 2009
Plays, 1953-1980, undated
Drafts of plays (mostly handwritten in pencil and annotated) and typescripts (mostly mimeographs or photocopies with annotations) are arranged in this subseries in alphabetical order. For reviews and further information regarding the author’s plays, see Series II: Personal, Newsclippings.
PN Review, 1982
“Podrás Dejarme, Pero Olvidarme – Nunca, Honey!” 1 typed page, no corrections
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.”
Poem, “A Toast from Cana”, for the wedding of Christy Ann Phelan and Jason Blair Simon (one printed keepsake), August 20, 1994
This collection is comprised of annotated typescripts and page mock-ups for Gwynn’s three books of poetry, and one poem written for a wedding ceremony. Dates range from circa 1976-1994.
“Poem for a Carpenter,” 1 typed page, no corrections
“Poem for Ruth,”1 typed page, no corrections; 1 photocopy, July 10, 1990
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.”
“Poem Project for ‘The House on Mango Street’", May 20, 2012
Poems, undated
Poems, annotated typescript drafts of “The Last Full Measure”
“Poems-Juvenilia”; Annotated typescript drafts of titled and untitled poems
Poems [many were originally in a folder titled “complete book.”]
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.
“Poems Tossed Under the Bed” creative writing workshop. Syllabus, attendance sheets
“Poetry”
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.
Poetry, 1954-1983, undated
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.