Poetry
Found in 3363 Collections and/or Records:
“I Want Your Name Sealed in My Body,” 2 typed pages, heavily corrected, 1 typed page, no corrections
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.
“I want Your Name Sealed in My Body,” [alternate version in Europe Poems], 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.”
“I Would Love You Like a Jacaranda,” 1 print out page., 1994
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.”
“I Write Because it Makes Me Happy: Sandra Cisneros in conversation with Aruna Sitesh,” 40 photocopy pages, plus 1 page letter from Sitesh, 1992
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).
IDEA Academy (1 of 2)
IDEA Academy (2 of 2)
“If You Don’t Like it, Lárgate, Honey,” 1 typed page, no corrections; 1 photocopy
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.”
“[illegible] Review Prelim List for Anthology”; Master list of stories
Illinois Arts Council, 1980, 1982
Evaluation form, 1980; Poetry Around Us poetry anthology by Washington Middle School students – Cisneros as resident poet
Illinois Poet Laureate. Photocopy of Gwendolyn Brooks letter and elementary school poems, 1987
numerous awards, certificates, and proclamations that Cisneros received are arranged chronologically, 1985-2011 in box 36. Of note is her 2003 Texas Medal of Arts award. Oversized awards are located in Oversized box 1.
Illustration correspondence and notes, including Ester Hernández preliminary sketches, print out, 2011
Illustration proofs from Leslie Greene
“Imaginary Homeland” interview by Ed Morales (2 copies) Criticas, vol 2, no 5, September/October 2002
Publicity Material spans 1978-2014 and is divided into the following subseries: Cisneros Cover Stories; Magazines with Articles about Cisneros; Newspaper and Other Articles; Appearance Publicity; Oversized; and Book Publisher Catalogs.
Immaculate Conception. Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Immigration – articles, web printouts, publications on immigration. Includes 1 page note re: changes to draft, possibly from Steve Rodriguez. (2 folders)
“[In a] Garden, 1 typed page, corrected
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.
“In another life,” Removed from the May, 1971 issue of NOW, 1971
In-class presentations
In front of grandparent’s West Grenshaw house, circa 1954
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.
In front of Guenther Street house
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.