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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

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.
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