David Dunaway Writing the Southwest research and recordings
Collection
Identifier: MSS-879-BC
Scope and Content
David Dunaway’s Writing the Southwest collection is divided into two series audio and research. The audio series consists of sound recordings from the radio documentary series “Writing the Southwest," a thirteen-part national radio documentary that explores literature from multiethnic authors (mainly from New Mexico) who helped define Southwestern American literature. Fourteen authors are represented and for each one there is related audio. The authors include: Edward Abbey, Rudolfo Anaya, Denise Chávez, Joy Harjo, Tony Hillerman, Linda Hogan, Barbara Kingsolver, Terry McMillan, John Nichols, Simon Ortiz, Alberto Ríos, Stan Steiner, Luci Tapahonso, and Frank Waters.
The audio series also contains recordings on consulting conferences in preparation for the radio series and interviews, readings, lectures and broadcasts with the writers listed above.
The research series constitutes the research David Dunaway collected from 1987-1995 to write the scripts, co-produce the radio series and edit the companion volume Writing the Southwest. The materials include biographical documents, criticism, correspondence, interview transcripts, production scripts, notes and a few photographs. In addition, the research series has publicity, a lecture series and media documents from promoting the radio series and book, consulting conferences transcripts and an overview of the project written by David Dunaway. These papers and recordings reveal the creative process and development of the radio series and evolution of the book. In addition, they highlight the unique American Southwest literary tradition
Source: Some of the scope and content information provided by David Dunaway
The audio series also contains recordings on consulting conferences in preparation for the radio series and interviews, readings, lectures and broadcasts with the writers listed above.
The research series constitutes the research David Dunaway collected from 1987-1995 to write the scripts, co-produce the radio series and edit the companion volume Writing the Southwest. The materials include biographical documents, criticism, correspondence, interview transcripts, production scripts, notes and a few photographs. In addition, the research series has publicity, a lecture series and media documents from promoting the radio series and book, consulting conferences transcripts and an overview of the project written by David Dunaway. These papers and recordings reveal the creative process and development of the radio series and evolution of the book. In addition, they highlight the unique American Southwest literary tradition
Source: Some of the scope and content information provided by David Dunaway
Dates
- 1976-2005
Creator
- Dunaway, David King (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 publications or distribution.
Biography / History
A group of Southwestern authors, who formed the Writers Co-op of Santa Fe in 1985 to help promote Southwestern authors, approached radio producer and University of New Mexico English professor David Dunaway to pilot a radio series that would highlight southwestern literature. Dunaway secured funding for the project from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Arizona Humanities Council, the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities and the New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities. Fourteen well-known authors from the Southwest participated in the series; examples include award-winning mystery novelist Tony Hillerman, African American novelist Terry McMillan, Navajo poet Luci Tapahonso and American writer John Nichols. The radio program consists of performance documentaries, in which authors’ readings are interlaced with interview excerpts and commentary from critics and literary historians. Dunaway authored the scripts and co-produced the series. In addition, Dunaway and Dr. Sara Spurgeon researched and edited a companion volume to the radio series published by Plume Books in 1995 entitled Writing the Southwest. The University of New Mexico Press published a revised edition in 2003.
David Dunaway received his B.A. Magna cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin, and his graduate training at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned the first Ph.D. in American Studies. He co-edited the text Oral History: An Interdisciplinary Anthology published in 1996. He has produced many oral history radio series, winning major awards in the field. His national radio series, Writing the Southwest, has been broadcast on National Public Radio. Dunaway has lectured on the Writing the Southwest project at the University of Paris, Heidelberg and Copenhagen. Currently, he teaches biography and other professional writing courses at the University of New Mexico and continues to specialize in producing documentaries that present literature and history to a wide public audience.
Source: Some of the biographical information provided by David Dunaway
David Dunaway received his B.A. Magna cum Laude from the University of Wisconsin, and his graduate training at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned the first Ph.D. in American Studies. He co-edited the text Oral History: An Interdisciplinary Anthology published in 1996. He has produced many oral history radio series, winning major awards in the field. His national radio series, Writing the Southwest, has been broadcast on National Public Radio. Dunaway has lectured on the Writing the Southwest project at the University of Paris, Heidelberg and Copenhagen. Currently, he teaches biography and other professional writing courses at the University of New Mexico and continues to specialize in producing documentaries that present literature and history to a wide public audience.
Source: Some of the biographical information provided by David Dunaway
Extent
3 boxes (2.6 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This collection consists of sound recordings from the radio documentary series "Writing the Southwest," a thirteen-part national radio documentary exploring literature from multiethnic authors (mainly from New Mexico) who helped define Southwestern American literature. The collection also contains research materials collected by David Dunaway, which he then used to produce the radio series and edit a companion book with Dr. Sara Spurgeon,Writing the Southwest.
Separated Material
Archival CDs stored in B3.
Processing Information
Inquire with reference staff for access to unprocessed addition of author interview recordings and Santa Fe Co-op files - 3 boxes, B3-3A
- Abbey, Edward, 1927-1989
- American Literature -- New Mexico
- Anaya, Rudolfo A., 1937-2020
- Authors, American -- 20th century -- Interviews
- Chávez, Denise
- Harjo, Joy
- Hillerman, Tony, 1925-2008
- Hogan, Linda
- Kingsolver, Barbara
- McMillan, Terry
- New Mexico – In literature
- New Mexico – Intellectual life
- Nichols, John Treadwell, 1940-
- Ortiz, Simon J., 1941-
- Ríos, Alberto
- Sound recordings
- Southwest, New – In literature
- Southwest, New – Intellectual life
- Tapahonso, Luci, 1953-
- Waters, Frank, 1902-1995
- Writing the Southwest
Creator
- Dunaway, David King (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the David Dunaway Writing the Southwest research and recordings, 1976-2005
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jordan Biro
- Date
- © 2012
- 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
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
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