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
- Peterson, Jeanne Whitehouse (Person)
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.
Creator
- Peterson, Jeanne Whitehouse (Person)
- 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
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