Poetry

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.

Series Description From the Series: Monographs represent a significant portion of the archive and include material relating to each of Cisneros’ published books, as well as her children’s storybooks. The series is arranged chronologically according to publication date: The House on Mango Street (1984); My Wicked Wicked Ways (1987); Woman Hollering Creek (1991); Loose Woman (1994); Caramelo (2002); A House of My Own (2015). Storybook materials follow: Hairs/Pelitos (1994); Bravo Bruno (2011); Have You Seen Marie? (2012);...

Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

Handwritten and typed notes, clippings, and photocopies, arranged in alphabetical order by the author’s subject categories, comprise the majority of this subseries. Also included are several folders of topographical and road maps of various Texas counties and other locations.

Correpondents Peralta, Maria (Bread and Roses), 1996; Percy, Charles H. (United States Senate), 1982; Pereles, Robert, 2013; Pérez, Amada Irma, 2003, 2004, 2006-2007, 2009; Perez, Ana, 1995; Perez, Bobby, 1999; Perez, Janeth Santos, 2006; Pérez, Maritza, 2007, 2011; Perez, Michael J., 1992; Pérez, Reynaldo (Universidad de Carabobo), 1989; Perez-Hinojosa Familia, 2003-2007; Perro, Jake, undated; Pesek, Stephen J. (Northside (TX) Independent Schools), 1992; Pesqueira, David, 1990;...

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...

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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Materials in this collection pertaining to Catacalos’s personal life include Catacalos’s birth certificate, school records, early childhood artwork, genealogical records pertaining to the Catacalos, Peñaloza and Ferreyro families, family correspondence, audio interviews with family members, photographs, personal journals, newspaper clippings and ephemera.Materials pertaining to Catacalos’s literary career include press clippings, early newspaper columns and published works,...

Series Description

This series consists of five binders of loose stories or poems that Cisneros used at readings or other appearances.

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.

Subseries Description

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.

Subseries Description From the Sub-Series:

Permissions and Other Contracts span 1986-2010 and are housed in boxes 152-160. These are arranged by year and are divided into permissions, royalties, and contracts for appearances.