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Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson Papers pertaining to Ann Nolan Clark

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-1128-BC

Scope and Contents

The collection contains Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson's dissertation research pertaining to Ann Nolan Clark. Included are audio interviews, interview and research notes, biographical information, correspondence.

Dates

  • 1940-1989
  • Majority of material found in 1980-1987

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research. Cassette tapes will need to be reformatted prior to research access.

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.

Biographical Information

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson was born on May 8, 1939 in Walla Walla, Washington. She earned her B.A. from Washington State University (1961), her M.A. from Columbia University (1965), and her PhD from the University of New Mexico (1987). Her dissertation is titled, "The Early Life of Ann Nolan Clark: A Contextual Biography." Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson's career included teaching, serving in the U.S. Peace Corps, educational director for teacher's aides in career opportunity, part-time lecturer in children's literature. She wrote stories and poems for young people that focused on family, community, language, and culture. Her books include My Mama Sings; Sometimes I Dream Horses; I Have a Sister -- My Sister is Deaf; Don't Forget Winona; That is That; While the Moon Shines Bright.

Extent

1 Box : .6 cu. ft.

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson's dissertation research pertaining to Ann Nolan Clark.

Related Archival Materials

Whitehouse, Jeanne Carolyn. "The Early Life of Ann Nolan Clark: A Contextual Biography." Dissertation, University of New Mexico, 1987.

Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson Papers. University of Minnesota.

Ann Nolan Clark Letters. Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University of New Mexico Libraries.

Ann Nolan Clark Native American Education Papers Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University of New Mexico Libraries.

Oral history interview with Theda Rushing Center for Southwest Researchand Special Collections, University of New Mexico Libraries.

Ann Nolan Clark Manuscripts Fray Angélico Chávez History Library.
Title
Finding Aid of the Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson Papers pertaining to Ann Nolan Clark
Author
B. Silbergleit
Date
06/2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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