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THE ANNUAL BIG ARSENIC, LILA SANCHEZ, JANUARY-JUNE 2016

 File — Box: 185, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents

File inclues 11 of my original letters to Lila about the cover for Big Arsenic. It also includes original Xeroxes of my letter envelopes from Dennis Haggerty on which he painted the fish later used on the novel's cover. Included are samples of the almost completed jacket, front and back. And a copy of permissions letter signed by Ed Haggerty allowing me to use Dennis's drawings.

Dates

  • JANUARY-JUNE 2016

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research, however, researchers must sign consent form prior to gaining access to materials. Calavera drawings, proofs, and etchings as well as "little diaries" (Boxes 14, 125, 126, 129, 142) are housed in high security and may require up to 24 hours for retrieval. Enlarged photocopies and typed transcriptions of "little diaries" in Box 142 are located in Box 184.

Extent

From the Collection: 184 boxes (172 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451