TABLE OF CONTENTS
Descriptive Summary
Biographical Sketch
Scope and Contents Note
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Personal and Biographical, 1976-2001, undated
Academic and Research Papers, 1971-1981, undated
Poetry and Prose, 1967-2001, undated
Non-Fiction and Essays, 1977-1997, undated
Literary Criticism and Works by Others, 1980, undated
Plays and Scripts, 1978, undated
Instructional Materials, 1976-1990, undated
Speaking Engagements, Performances, and Readings, 1960-2000, undated
Oversize Materials
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Carmen Tafolla Papers
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Tafolla, Carmen, 1951- |
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Title: |
Carmen Tafolla Papers |
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Dates: | 1967-2001 |
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Abstract: |
Papers related to the life and work of Texas poet, writer, and educator Carmen Tafolla. The collection documents Dr. Tafolla’s personal life, writing endeavors, work as an educator, and performances of her work. |
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OCLC Record No.: |
22946251 |
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Extent: |
7 linear feet |
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Language: |
English and Spanish |
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Repository: |
Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin |
Dr. Carmen Tafolla was born on July 29, 1951 in the West Side barrios of San Antonio, Texas. Growing up she
excelled in San Antonio schools and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and French in 1972 and a
Master of Arts degree in Education from Austin College in 1973. Tafolla served as the Director of
the Mexican-American Studies Center at Texas Lutheran College from 1973 to 1975 and again from 1978
to 1979. In 1981, she completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Bilingual and Foreign Language
Education at The University of Texas at Austin. She then embarked on a multi-faceted career,
becoming an internationally known writer and educational consultant.
Tafolla has held faculty and administrative positions in universities throughout the Southwest,
including Associate Professor of Women’s Studies at California State University Fresno and Special
Assistant to the President for Cultural Diversity Programming at Northern Arizona University.
As one of the most highly anthologized of Latina writers, Tafolla’s work appears in more than two
hundred anthologies, magazines, journals, readers, and textbooks. She has published five books of
poetry, eight illustrated children’s books, seven television screenplays, one non-fiction volume,
one collection of short stories, and she has co-authored one feature-length film. In addition to her
writing, Tafolla has performed the one-woman theatrical show My Heart Speaks a Different
Language throughout the world.
Her writing focuses on peace, justice, and human understanding which earned her the Art of Peace
Award in 1999, among other awards throughout her career. Her community and institutional projects
are characterized by innovation, valuation of diversity, and multicultural celebration.
Tafolla continues her work today and was recently named the first-ever Poet Laureate of San
Antonio. She currently resides in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Dr. Ernesto M. Bernal, her
daughter, and her mother.
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The collection primarily consists of literary and academic manuscripts which reflect Tafolla's activities as a writer, speaker and educator. The collection also includes correspondence, biographical material, poems and poetry collections, short stories, criticism, social commentary, textbooks, school research papers, master's thesis, doctoral dissertation, plays and scripts, instructional materials, notes, and ephemera. Poetry, short stories, and plays often reflect life in the Mexican American barrio of San Antonio. Many of the instructional materials and academic papers relate to bilingual education and racial identity. Titles included in manuscript form are "Curandera" and "To split a human: mitos, machos, y la mujer chicana", and “Sonnets to Human Beings”. Scripts to KLRN television series Sonrisas are also present, including scripts by others edited by Tafolla. Some essays and poems were co-authored by husband Ernest M. Bernal. A book of poems by Reyes Cárdenas, "Anti-bicicleta haiku," and a script and poems by students are also part of the collection.
The collection is arranged into eight series: Personal and Biographical; Academic and Research Papers; Poetry and Prose; Non-fiction and Essays; Literary Criticism and Works by others; Plays and Scripts; Instructional Materials; and Speaking Engagements, Performances, and Readings.
The first series, Personal and Biographical, contains items detailing Carmen Tafolla’s personal life. These are divided into five subseries: Photographs, Vita, Personal Notes, Correspondence, and Press.
Series two, Academic and Reseach Papers, contains items created through Carmen Tafolla's work as a student. The files are arranged alphabetically by title and numerically by dissertation draft number, and there are also several bound notebooks. The series also has one item removed to oversize, containing Carmen Tafolla’s dissertation data printouts.
The third series, Poetry and Prose, contains Dr. Tafolla's poetry, short stories, and children’s work; it also contains multiple drafts of her published book Sonnets to Human Beings. Many of these items represent recurring themes throughout Chicana literature of the period.
Series four, Non-Fiction and Essays, consists of Dr. Tafolla’s non-fiction writing, including several copies of anthologies containing her essays. The files are all arranged alphabetically by title and contain papers, newsprint, and bound materials.
The fifth series, Literary Criticism and Work of Others, includes files arranged alphabetically. They do not include the full length productions by Carmen Tafolla herself, but rather a few essays she composed to critique other literary productions, as well as works by her students and other writers related to her life. The most notable part of the series is the work "Anti-bicicleta Haiku" by Reyes Cardenas.
Series six, Plays and Scripts, is divided into two subseries: Plays and Scripts by Title and Sonrisas. Sonrisas contains drafts and copies of scripts for Dr. Tafolla’s television series of the same name.
The seventh series, Instructional Materials, contains works written by Carmen Tafolla for use by instructors. These materials provide insight on Dr. Tafolla’s interactions with teachers of small children and her work as an educator.
Speaking Engagements, Performances, and Readings, the eighth series, is arranged chronologically. The items include fliers, programs, and feedback from Dr. Tafolla’s public events. It also contains notes for use in her performances.
The ninth series, Oversize Materials, consists of items that were moved from their original series because of size. It includes a poster from an exhibit called "La Familia" as well as newspapers with articles about and interviews with Tafolla.
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Access Restrictions
Unrestricted
Use Restrictions
Any use, reproduction, or distribution of the Carmen Tafolla papers is restricted under international copyright law. All rights are reserved by Carmen Tafolla. Contact information is available at the Benson library.
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The Carmen Tafolla Papers are classified under the following Subject Headings in the University of Texas Libraries catalog: |
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Tafolla, Carmen, 1951--Archives |
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Bilingualism in children--Texas |
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Mexican American poets--Texas |
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Children's television programs--Texas |
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American literature--Mexican American authors--History and criticism |
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Mexican American women |
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Women and literature--United States--History--20th Century |
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Mexican American authors |
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Mexican-American border region--In literature |
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Other Authors |
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Bernal, Ernest M. |
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Cárdenas, Reyes |
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Additional materials related to the Tafolla family, including Santiago (Jim) Tafolla, Jr., San Antonio judge and early LULAC leader, and Carmen Tafolla, writer, can be found in the Tafolla Family Papers. These are also located at the Benson Latin American Collection. |
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Cite as: Carmen Tafolla Papers, Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin.
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Personal and Biographical, 1976-2001, undated |
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Photographs |
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Photographs, undated |
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Vita |
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Vita 1, undated |
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Vita 2, undated |
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Personal Notes |
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Autobiographical notes, undated |
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Blurbs, undated |
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Cultura y Raices: The Beauty of Strength [speech], undated |
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Various Notes, 1979-1982, undated |
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Various Notes, undated |
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Correspondence |
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De Leon, Nephtali, 1979-1982, 1992 |
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Mexican American Studies Center, 1976, undated |
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National Institute of Chicano Writers, 1986-1992 |
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San Antonio Hispanic Arts Association, 1983 |
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Various, 1980-1989 |
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Various, 1990-1999 |
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Various, undated |
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Press |
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"Person to Person with Carmen Tafolla," Interview by Dorey Schmidt, 1992 |
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Publishing Documents, undated |
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Various, 1983-2001 |
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Various, 1979-2000, undated |
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Academic and Research Papers, 1971-1981, undated |
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Dissertation |
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Chapter 1 (translation), undated |
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Chapter 2, undated |
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Chapter 3, undated |
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Chapter 4, undated |
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Chapter 5, undated |
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Research Design, undated |
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Time Plan, undated |
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Typed Originals, 1981 |
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Early Works, 1971-1977 |
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Los Indios De Nuevo Leon (translations), undated |
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Nuevo Reino de Leon, undated |
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Nuevo Reino de Leon (translations), undated |
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"Language Attitudes in Texas: A potential for Change," undated |
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Thesis: A Relevent Educational Environment for the Mexican American Student, 1973 |
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Thesis: A Relevent Educational Environment for the Mexican American Student (cont.), 1973 |
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"Star Warts: A Worksheet in Curriculum Analysis," 1977 |
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Poetry and Prose, 1967-2001, undated |
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Poetry by title |
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"Between the Borders," undated |
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"As Old as the Earth," undated |
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"Cantos a la Revolución Mexicana", 1975 |
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"Como Un Pajarito," 1975 |
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Curandera draft, undated |
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Curandera publishers copy, undated |
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Curandera printed copy, 1983 |
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In variious publications, 1975, undated |
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"La Isabela de Guadalupe" drafts, 1984 |
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"Loca Journals," undated |
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Mosaic, 1986 |
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Poets of the New Promesa, 1981 |
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"Rebozos," undated |
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Saguaro, Vol.3, 1986 |
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Sonnets and Salsa, 2001 |
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Sonnets to Human Beings and Other Selected Works |
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Published book, 1992 |
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Bilingual German ed., 1992 |
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Reviews, 1993 |
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Correspondence, undated |
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Various, undated |
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Duplicate Negative Drafts 1A-4D, 1992 |
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Partial draft, undated |
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Draft, 1992 |
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Draft, undated |
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Draft, undated |
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Draft, undated |
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Draft, undated |
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Draft, Section 1, undated |
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2nd ed. draft, undated |
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Tókos, 1971 |
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Short Stories |
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"Chencho's Cow," undated |
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Drafts, various, undated |
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"El Dulcero Y Otros Cuentos," undated |
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"Federico Y Elfiria," undated |
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"I Don't Scream," undated |
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"I Just Can't Bear It," undated |
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"El Mojado no Existe," undated |
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"The Pot Has Eyes," undated |
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"The Queen of Mean," undated |
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"Soul of Dirt and the Holy Tortilla," undated |
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"This Dirt," undated |
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"With Our Very Own Name," undated |
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"You Don't Know Marta," undated |
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"You Never Know," undated |
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Children's Literature |
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"Baby Coyote's Songbook / El Cancionero Del Coyotito," 1 of 2, undated |
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"Baby Coyote's Songbook / El Cancionero Del Coyotito," 2 of 2, undated |
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Children's stories, various, undated |
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Creative Activities for Adventurous Kids, undated |
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The Dog Who Wanted to be a Tiger / El perro que queria ser tigre, 1996 |
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"El Dulcero," 1992 |
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"A Word From the Author," 1993 |
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Patchwork Colcha, A Children's Collection, undated |
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Patchwork Colcha, A Children's Collection, 1987 |
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"Mama's Birthday Present," 1993 |
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"What Can You Do With A Rebozo?" undated |
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Poems, 1967-1975 |
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Poems, 1971-1980 |
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Poems A-K, undated |
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Poems M-R, undated |
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Poems S-Y, undated |
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Drafts of poetry, undated |
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Notebook, undated |
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Poetry, undated |
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Poetry drafts, etc., undated |
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Manuscripts, 1 of 3, undated |
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Manuscripts, 2 of 3, undated |
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Manuscripts, 3 of 3, undated |
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Various notes, undated |
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Various written works, undated |
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Non-Fiction and Essays, 1977-1997, undated |
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"Abuse transcends race and class," 1984 |
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"The Art of Education in a Culturally Diverse Society," 1989 |
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"Arts, Culture, and the Public Trust: Empowering Society Through Authenticity," undated |
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"A Binational Wealth: Chicanas and Mexicanas in Cultural Growth," undated |
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"Chicano Literature: Beyond Beginnings," 1981, undated |
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"Chicano Literature: Beyond Beginnings (draft)," undated |
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"Cielos," undated |
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"Cielos/An Angel Passed Our Way," 1984 |
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"El Desarrollo del Cine Chicano en Texas," undated |
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"The Embodiment of Power in Chicana Poetry," undated |
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"Empowering Students Through Creative Writing," 1989-1990 |
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"Expansion of the Church - 1904-1945," undated |
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"Flores de un Arbol Sinfín," 1988 |
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"From the Rio Chama to Zoot Suit: The Road to Mythical Realism, A Reaction to Mexican-American Theater: Then and Now," undated |
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"From the Rio Chama to Zoot Suit: The Road to Mythical Realism, A Reaction to Mexican-American Theater: Then and Now" (draft), undated |
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"La Hispana," 1977 |
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"La Hispana" (draft), undated |
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"I Was a Barrio Protestant," 1988 |
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"Institutional Approaches to Cultural Pluralism," undated |
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"Institutional Options in Denying, Accomodating, or Engaging Cultural Pluralism," undated |
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Introduction to Solitaria J, 1986, undated |
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"Mi Familia," 1995 |
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"La Mujer Chicana el los EEUU y la Perspectiva de la Humanidad Total," undated |
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"Myths, Magic, and the Secret of Survival: Hispanics and Education in the 80's" (speech), 1986, undated |
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"The Ones Who Don't Fit In Boxes," undated |
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"An Oppressed Church in Texas," undated |
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"Otras Voces, Otras Cantos," undated |
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"Parenting the Developmentally Disabled Child," 1984 |
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"Recognizing the Silent Monster: Racism in the 90's," 1992 |
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"A Review of the 2nd St. Poems by Beverly Silva," undated |
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"Reyes Cárdenas," undated |
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"Staying Human," undated |
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"Three Texas Women," undated |
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To Split a Human: Mitos, Machos, y La Mujer Chicana |
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Typescript draft, 1983 |
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Draft 1, undated |
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Draft 2, undated |
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Draft 3, 1985 |
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Draft 4, undated |
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Draft 5, undated |
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Draft 6, undated |
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Draft 7, undated |
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Through Chicana's Eyes: The Arts - drafts of chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, undated |
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Through Chicana's Eyes: The Social Sciences, undated |
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"A University for Tomorrow's Children," undated |
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"The Vision and the Will," undated |
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"Visión y Declaración," undated |
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"We Gained an Angel," undated |
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"Women In The Arts: A South Texas Hurricane," 1997 |
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Literary Criticism and Works by Others, 1980, undated |
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Anti-Bicicleta Haiku by Reyes Cardenas, 1980 |
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"The Clear Breath of Heritage: The Stories of Patricia Preciado Martin," undated |
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Literary criticism, undated |
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Student screenplay La Pelirroja de Punk y Super-Vato!, undated |
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Poems by others, undated |
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Reviews (by Tafolla), undated |
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Series of Chicana biographies, fairy tales written for MANA honorees, undated |
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Tongues of Magic (Poems by students), undated |
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Tongues of Magic (Poems by students), undated |
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Plays and Scripts, 1978, undated |
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El Artista, undated |
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La Falta de Respeto, undated |
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La Familia, undated |
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Jardin Infantil, undated |
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Misa Azteca, undated |
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Not Like the Others, undated |
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Periodico Channel 9, undated |
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Plaza San Cuilmas, undated |
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¿Quiénes Somos?, undated |
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San Antonio Summer Stock, undated |
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Viva San Antonio, undated |
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Who and What is a Mexican-American, undated |
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Sonrisas |
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"El Derecho de Estar," 1978 |
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"A Place to be Yourself," 1978 |
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"Lagrimas de Apache," 1978 |
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"The Choice," 1978 |
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"El Derecho de Estar," 1978 |
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"The Need to Touch," 1978 |
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"El Curro," 1978 |
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"A Chance," 1978 |
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"The Rich Dummy," 1978 |
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"The Barrio Battle of the Burger," 1978 |
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Parents'/Teachers' Guide, 1978 |
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Writer's FDA Approved Survival Kit, 1978 |
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Instructional Materials, 1976-1990, undated |
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), 1989, undated |
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AASCU, The Lurking Evil: Racial and Ethnic Conflict on the College Campus, 1990 |
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Assertive Leadership Workshop, R.I.A. Test (written by Carmen Tafolla), undated |
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"Bilingual Certification at Texas Lutheran College," undated |
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Creative Activities for Adventurous Kids, 1982 |
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How to Make a Movie: A Manual For Kids, 1982 |
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Information, Training, and Awareness Strategies for Helping to Develop Parent Competency, 1977 |
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Parenting and the School Administrator, 1977 |
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"¡Perquiamos Vatos!" Conversational Spanish of the Southwest, 1976 |
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Supplementary Teachers' Guide: Additional Activities, Topics, and Resources for the Classroom Use of Tejanitos, 1978 |
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Various, 1988-1989, undated |
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1999 |
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2000 |
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undated |
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Oversize Materials |
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Thank you note from first graders (Guadalupe, Arizona), 1988 February 24 |
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Clippings, 1975-1979, 1983, undated |
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Clippings, 1992, 1994-1997, 2000-2001 |
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Computer Printout of Dissertation Research, undated |
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Speaking Engagements (posters, notes), 1996, 1999, undated |
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Poster - La Familia exhibit, undated |
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