Robert Gallegos Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: MSS-420-BC
Scope and Content
The collection contains a number of New Mexico poet, Robert Gallegos' manuscripts. The manuscripts are draft versions of his published works, Ambrosia Lake, Amador and Carnero. The early drafts of these books appear under different titles. The typescript copy of Amador is entitled Melissa, Malpais and Mines. Similarly, groups of poems that later became Ambrosia Lake appear under the titles Limpio, Paso Por Aqui, and Se Fue. Also included in the collection is a small pamphlet entitled Carnero, written by Gallegos and Jim Sayre. A folder with correspondence between Gallegos and numerous publishers, editors and authors rounds out the collection. All manuscripts are typed and most contain handwritten corrections by Gallegos.
Dates
- 1981-1982
Creator
- Gallegos, Robert (Person)
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
The 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 publication or distribution.
Biography
Poet, Robert Gallegos lives in Grants, NM. Winner of the New Mexico State Poetry Award, his poems are heavily influenced by his work in mining near Malpais, south of Grants.
Extent
1 box (.45 cu.ft.)
Abstract
The collection contains a number of New Mexico poet Robert Gallegos' manuscripts.
Creator
- Gallegos, Robert (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid of the Robert Gallegos Manuscripts, 1981-1982
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by L. Bramwell
- Date
- ©2002
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 420 BC::Robert Gallegos Manuscripts)//EN" "nmu1mss420bc.sgm.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu