GOODBYE, MONIQUE (17), 2008-2009, 2012
File — Box: 187, Folder: 3-4
Scope and Contents
Box 5 of original draft. Dad's life in Smithville, 1987-1998. Letters from Smithville. His horrified reaction to my novel, American Blood. Dad letters to his shrink. His and my correspondence, 1987-1993. Dad's work in Smithville, his heart problems. His letters to friend, Duck Pond. Me reading Monique's diaries. Dad's environment concerns. My 1990 letters to him asking about Monique. Meaning of life. Dad birding expeditions, proofreading textbooks. My important visit to Dad in Smithville, 1993. Hearing Dad and Monique's record of songs made in 1939 at San Francisco fair. My letters to Dad after 1993 visit. More Patsy Jackson. My endocarditis illness, 1993-1994. My open-heart surgery May 3, 1994. 265 pages.
Dates
- 2008-2009
- 2012
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
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