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Poetry

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3363 Collections and/or Records:

Friend's birthday, [San Antonio], circa 1997

 File — Box 186, Folder: 6
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Subjects include Gertrude Baker, Joan Frederick, Terry Ybañez (25 photographs)

Dates: circa 1997

Friends in NY, circa 1998

 File — Box 192, Folder: 6
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(19 photographs)

Dates: circa 1998

Friends in San Francisco, circa 1997

 File — Box 187, Folder: 2
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Subjects include Juan and others (61 photographs)

Dates: circa 1997

“Friends in TX”, 1990s

 File — Box 180, Folder: 5
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Subjects include Catherine Burst, Rolando Briseño, Alfredo Corchado, Dahlia Frederick, Joan Frederick, Ruben Guzman, Benito Huerta, Jasna Karaula, Danny Lozano, Cesar Martinez, [Franco Mendium-Ruiz], Jay Mondez, Craig Pennell, John Philips (cousin), [Robert (Bobby) Sallvee], Tim Siebels, Chuck Taylor, Liliana Valenzuela, Terry Ybañez, Pat Little Dog. (73 photographs)

Dates: 1990s

Friends, San Antonio, 1998 - 1999

 File — Box 195, Folder: 1
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Subjects include Gertrude Baker, Terry Ybañez (17 photographs)

Dates: 1998 - 1999

Friends, [San Antonio], 1999

 File — Box 198, Folder: 3
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Subjects include Rolando Briseño, Sandra Guerra, Angel Rodriguez-Diaz, Raphael (3 photographs)

Dates: 1999

Frietsh, Ina, Hydra, circa 1980s

 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 1980s

“From Berkeley,” 3 photocopy pages, no corrections, 1988 - 1989

 File — Box 44, Folder: 3
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: 1988 - 1989

“From the end of my wonderful freshman year to the beginning of my great sophomore year.” Many programs, letters, and photos laid in box 12, folder 4. Approximately 365 pages. Dark blue “Daily Desk Diary.”, 1969

 File — Box 12, Folder: 3
Series Description From the Series: This series includes 23 diaries spanning forty years (1967-2007). Arranged chronologically, they provide an insight into Cisneros’ daily activities and thoughts. Many of the diaries include drafts of poems or story ideas, including the 1982 diary from France and Italy with “Martita Te Recuerdo,” and the 1989-1990 diary from San Antonio with notes for “Eyes of Zapata” and “Lorenzo, Center of the Universe.” Many of the early diaries have laid-in items that include letters, notes, postcards,...
Dates: 1969

“From the Kansas City Terminal”; Annotated, typescript draft

 File — Box 2779, Folder: 4
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: 1965 - 2016

Fruita Monument High School

 File — Box 246, Folder: 3
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

“Full Moon and You’re Not Here,” 3 photocopy drafts, no corrections, July 1, 1988

 File — Box 55, Folder: 13
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: July 1, 1988

Funeral, 1980s

 File — Box 177, Folder: 2
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(37 photographs)

Dates: 1980s

Funeral for Beto and Peanut’s coronation, 2008

 File — Box 4, Folder: 10
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

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

Dates: 2008

Funeral guest book (photocopy), 2007

 File — Box 5, Folder: 12
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

Furniture, San Antonio, 1998

 File — Box 193, Folder: 4
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(10 photographs)

Dates: 1998

“Fuschia,” 1 typed page, corrected

 File — Box 44, Folder: 4
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

Ga - Gam

 File — Box 115, Folder: 4
Correspondents

Gage, Jennifer, 1995; Gale, Kate, 2000; Galindo, Heriberto M. (Consul General de Mexico), 1999; Galindo, Mary Sue, 1986, 1996; [Galang, Evelira], 2012 ; Gallagher-Gómez, Alicia, 1998-1999; Galloway, Jenna (The Change the World Project), undated; Gálvez, G., 1991; Gamboa, Daniel (yard service), 2005, undated; Gamboa, Rita, 1994, 2000, undated; Gammon, Catherine, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2005

Dates: 1980 - 2013

Gabaldón, Salvador “Corrido Sin Fronteras”, 1995

 File — Box 93, Folder: 2
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: 1995

Gaddis, Ann, 1993, undated

 File — Box 115, 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: 1993, undated