Poetry
Found in 3363 Collections and/or Records:
“Las Girlfriends,” 1 photocopy page (2 copies); 1 typed page, no corrections, July 6, 1990
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.
“Las Hormiguitas,” 1 print out page with readers comments, January 26, 2012
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.”
Las Vegas, NV, photographer Nancy Crampton, print and contact sheet, 2003
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.
“Last Spring”; Typescript copy of poem
Last Will and Testament of R. G. Vliet
R.G. Vliet’s Last Will and Testament (1983) is included in this subseries, along with documents relating to a 1983 purchase of land in Kyle, Texas, and Ann Vliet’s 1985-86 retirement and move to Kyle.
Later Poems, 1985-2014, undated
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.”
Latinas I (readings)
Latinas II (readings)
“Latinas in the U.S.” course file, syllabi by others, readings
“Latinas in the U.S.” course pack
Latino Caucus of the National Councils of Teachers of English “Certificate of Appreciation", March 24, 2004
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.
Latino Youth, 1978 - 1980
Subjects include Richard De Vires. (41 photographs)
Latino Youth Alternative High School, 1978 - 1980
“Poems for Students” by Sandra Cisneros; YAP bimonthly newsletter, 1978, 1980 (9 issues); I’m Somebody Too journal, 1979 (2 copies); Un Verno journal, 1979 (2 copies)
Lavilla-Havelin, Jim and Lucia, 1998-2012, undated
Layout notes, rough layout, and letter from Robin Desser to Ester Hernández, April 2011
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Lecanda, Héctor Romero, 1987-1989, undated
Lee, Priscilla, 1989-1992, undated
Legal Records, undated
R.G. Vliet’s Last Will and Testament (1983) is included in this subseries, along with documents relating to a 1983 purchase of land in Kyle, Texas, and Ann Vliet’s 1985-86 retirement and move to Kyle.