Orlando Romero Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-366-BC
Scope and Content
The collection contains the page proofs of Romero's first novel, Nambe-Year One. Also included is a layout copy of the same book with corrections made by the author. The only original manuscript in the collection is a short untitled piece written for the Santa Fe New Mexican. The rest of the collection consists of photocopies of articles Romero wrote for various New Mexico magazines, newspapers and museums. The article topics include santos and acequias.
Dates
- 1980-1981
Creator
- Romero, Orlando, 1945- (Person)
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publcation or distribution.
Biographical Information
Born in Santa Fe, NM in 1945, Orlando Romero is a novelist, retired librarian, sculptor and santero. He earned a B.A. in English at the College of Santa Fe and a M.A. in library science from the University of Arizona. Nambe-Year One is his first novel. His fiction is considered regional not only because it is set in New Mexico, but also because it deals with living in a tri-cultural society. His first novel focuses on a Chicano that has strong roots to the culture, the people and the land.
Extent
1 box (.45 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This small collection of New Mexico writer Orlando Romero's papers includes a proof copy of his first novel as well as copies of articles written for various magazines.
Creator
- Romero, Orlando, 1945- (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Orlando Romero Papers, 1980-1981
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by L. Bramwell
- Date
- ©2002
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
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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