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GOODBYE, MONIQUE (16), 2008-2009

 File — Box: 187, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Box 4 of original draft. Includes my false birth certificate at Mamita death, 1977. Grammie's (Dad's mom's) death, 1977. I inherite $$ from Mamita. 16 handwritten pages listing Dad's letters I want to use in book. Pop problems teaching. His old flame, Patsy Jackson. Pop concern about UCCS ethics. Dad's false teeth, his failures, UCCS politics. John Mattingly and French biologist, Louis Kervran. Pop trouble with women, turbulent world. Dad's dreams of Monique; his 4th wife's daughter Carol Brown moving letter. Dad's last class. Anger at move to Smithville, TX, 1987, with 4th wife Jackie Newberry. His "superficial" affairs. Hitting on woman in train. My 1987 trip with 2nd wife Juanita to Europe. Our visit to Holland and family home in Port-Blanc, Brittany, France. Our visit to Mamita's grave. Uncle Nito in Alicante. Dad's anger at women. Students' praise of Dad as great teacher. Long letter from student Bill Nash. 194 pages.

Dates

  • 2008-2009

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