Slow Dancing on the Edge of Oblivion II, September 5, 2009-October 4, 2010
File — Box: 4, Folder: 16
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection of Kell Robertson consists of personal correspondence, journals, musings, audio, and video recordings, photographs, and publicity. The audio recordings 1989-2011 consist of conversations, poetry, and songs recorded at home and live at performing venues. There are original songs as well as covers performed by Kell Robertson on his guitar. Most of the conversations are between Robertson and Kendall McCook. The recordings point out Robertson’s musical and literary influences, including his Beat generation poetry friends. Conversations range in subjects from historical events to reminiscing about their youth. The video recordings 1996-2011 consist of poetry readings, live performances, and informal interviews. The correspondence 1992-2011 consists of personal letters that reference Robertson’s daily life as an artist sometimes struggling with a lack of finances. Friends of Robertson often offer emotional and monetary support with their correspondence. The journals 1982-2011 consist of comments on daily activities, news, weather, and Robertson’s feelings. There is a small amount of publicity materials and newspaper clippings as well as photographs of Robertson and friends 1998-2010. The collection is comprised of materials from Robertson’s home on Saltbush Road in Santa Fe, NM , as well as materials collected by his friends Kendall McCook and Jerry Kamstra.
Dates
- September 5, 2009-October 4, 2010
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 boxes (6.2 cu. ft.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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