Waters, Frank, 1902-1995

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Frank Waters, writer and editor, was born July 25, 1902, at the foot of Pike's Peak, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father, who was part Cherokee died when Frank was 12 years old. It was his father who initially sparked Frank's interest in Indian culture. Waters attended Colorado College (Colorado Springs) from 1922-25 as an engineering student. He dropped out after his third year to take a job as a laborer in the Salt Creek, Wyoming oil fields. He later worked as an engineer for the Southern California Telephone Company on the Mexican border. Waters moved back to Colorado in 1935 to work on the second two volumes of his Colorado mining trilogy. He moved to New Mexico's Mora Valley in 1937, and relocated to Taos in 1938. When World War II broke out, he worked for the office of Inter-American Affairs, Washington, D.C., as a chief content officer and propaganda analyst. After the War, Waters returned to New Mexico and bought his home in Arroyo Seco. He was editor of El Crepusculo, a weekly Spanish-English newspaper (1949-1951); and book reviewer for the Saturday Review of Literature (1950-1956). Waters also held positions as information consultant for Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, New Mexico, and for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, (1952-1956). He held a variety of other jobs, including writer for C.O. Whitney Motion Picture Co., Los Angeles (1957), writer-in-residence, Colorado State University, Fort Collins (1966); and director, New Mexico Arts Commission, Santa Fe, (1966-68). Waters' first publication was a short story called, "How It Was Settled," published in 1916. He began publishing in earnest in the 1930s. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 25 books and numerous articles and short works. Thematically, many of his publications relate to the Southwest and Native American culture. Mayan cosmology, atomic physics, and taoism are other topics evident in Waters' works. Waters' style distinguishes between the popular Western and the novel of the Southwest. His revealing, stark descriptions of the Southwestern landscape and the story of human adaptation to the environment has turned People of the Valley and The Man Who Killed the Deer into classics. In addition to his popular and successful publications, Waters' historical novel, River Lady has been produced as a film (Universal International.) Articles by Waters have appeared in numerous periodicals and publications. Foreign translations are in languages including French and German. Frank Waters died in New Mexico on June 3, 1995 at the age of 92.

From the description of Frank Waters correspondence and contracts, 1935-1983, 1961-1980. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 632307988

Frank Waters (1902-1995) authored 27 books, including novels, biographies, and historical works, many of which were influenced by his interest in Navajo, Hopi, Pueblo, and pre-Columbian cultures. In 1970, he was awarded a Rockefeller Foundation grant to study Toltec, Aztec, and Mayan religion and culture in Mexico and Guatemala. This research led to the publication of his Mexico Mystique: the Coming Sixth World of Consciousness (1974). In 1982, he was awarded an NEA grant to further his research in Peru and Bolivia.

From the guide to the Frank Waters Correspondence (MS 163), 1967-1972, (University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Special Collections Dept.)

Frank Waters, writer and editor, was born July 25, 1902, at the foot of Pike's Peak, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father, who was part Cherokee died when Frank was 12 years old. It was his father who initially sparked Frank's interest in Indian culture. Waters attended Colorado College (Colorado Springs) from 1922-25 as an engineering student. He dropped out after his third year to take a job as a laborer in the Salt Creek, Wyoming oil fields. He later worked as an engineer for the Southern California Telephone Company on the Mexican border. Waters moved back to Colorado in 1935 to work on the second two volumes of his Colorado mining trilogy. He moved to New Mexico's Mora Valley in 1937, and relocated to Taos in 1938. When World War II broke out, he worked for the office of Inter-American Affairs, Washington, D.C., as a chief content officer and propaganda analyst. After the War, Waters returned to New Mexico and bought his home in Arroyo Seco. He was editor of El Crepusculo, a weekly Spanish-English newspaper (1949-1951); and book reviewer for the Saturday Review of Literature (1950-1956). Waters also held positions as information consultant for Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, New Mexico, and for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, (1952-1956). He held a variety of other jobs, including writer for C.O. Whitney Motion Picture Co., Los Angeles (1957), writer-in-residence, Colorado State University, Fort Collins (1966); and director, New Mexico Arts Commission, Santa Fe, (1966-68). Waters' first publication was a short story called, "How It Was Settled," published in 1916. He began publishing in earnest in the 1930s. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 25 books and numerous articles and short works. Thematically, many of his publications relate to the Southwest and Native American culture. Mayan cosmology, atomic physics, and taoism are other topics evident in Waters' works. Waters' style distinguishes between the popular Western and the novel of the Southwest. His revealing, stark descriptions of the Southwestern landscape and the story of human adaptation to the environment has turned People of the Valley and The Man Who Killed the Deer into classics. In addition to his popular and successful publications, Waters' historical novel, River Lady has been produced as a film (Universal International.) Articles by Waters have appeared in numerous periodicals and publications. Foreign translations are in languages including French and German. Frank Waters died in New Mexico on June 3,1995 at the age of 92.

From the description of Papers, 1892-1992. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 38463918

From the guide to the Frank Waters Pictorial Collection, 1870-2002

Video interviews recorded with Southwest author Frank Waters. These interviews were taped September 14-17, 1989, at the author's home located in Arroyo Seco, near Taos, New Mexico. The project was funded by the Bay Foundation, New York, NY and was produced by Vineyard Video Productions with the intention of producing a documentary on Frank Waters. The interviews were conducted by Dr. Charles L. Adams, Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Robert Potts of Vineyard Video Productions. Dr. Charles Adams is also the director of The Frank Waters Society, and editor of Studies in Frank Waters. The documentary was never made and the videotapes still contain only raw, unedited footage.

From the guide to the Oral History Interviews with Frank Waters, 1989, September 14-17, (University of New Mexico. Center for Southwest Research.)

Frank Waters, writer and editor, was born 1902 in Colorado Springs, Colo. After World War II he moved to Taos, N.M. Waters' writing style distinguishes between the popular Western and the novel of the Southwest. His works are characterized by revealing, stark descriptions of the Southwestern landscape and the story of man's adaptation to the environment.

From the description of Oral history interviews with Frank Waters, 1989 September 14-17. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 38759992

Biographical note: Author of novels, biographies and histories; Frank Waters lived and worked in the Southwest throughout his life.

From the description of Tombstone Travestry manuscript draft, ca. 1960-1960. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 621509290

Frank Waters. Part of the Etta Blum Pictorial Collection (PICT 000-376-0001-0004).

Frank Waters, writer and editor, was born July 25, 1902, at the foot of Pike's Peak, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father, who was part Cherokee died when Frank was 12 years old. It was his father who initially sparked Frank's interest in Indian culture.

Waters attended Colorado College (Colorado Springs) from 1922-25 as an engineering student. He dropped out after his third year to take a job as a laborer in the Salt Creek, Wyoming oil fields. He later worked as an engineer for the Southern California Telephone Company on the Mexican border. Waters moved back to Colorado in 1935 to work on the second two volumes of his Colorado mining trilogy. He moved to New Mexico's Mora Valley in 1937, and relocated to Taos in 1938. When World War II broke out, he worked for the office of Inter-American Affairs, Washington, D.C., as a chief content officer and propaganda analyst. After the War, Waters returned to New Mexico and bought his home in Arroyo Seco. He was editor of El Crepusculo, a weekly Spanish-English newspaper (1949-1951); and book reviewer for the Saturday Review of Literature (1950-1956). Waters also held positions as information consultant for Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, New Mexico, and for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, (1952-1956). He held a variety of other jobs, including writer for C.O. Whitney Motion Picture Co., Los Angeles (1957), writer-in-residence, Colorado State University, Fort Collins (1966); and director, New Mexico Arts Commission, Santa Fe, (1966-68).

Waters' first publication was a short story called, "How It Was Settled," published in 1916. He began publishing in earnest in the 1930s. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 25 books and numerous articles and short works. Thematically, many of his publications relate to the Southwest and Native American culture. Mayan cosmology, atomic physics, and taoism are other topics evident in Waters' works. Waters' style distinguishes between the popular Western and the novel of the Southwest. His revealing, stark descriptions of the Southwestern landscape and the story of human adaptation to the environment has turned People of the Valley and The Man Who Killed the Deer into classics. In addition to his popular and successful publications, Waters' historical novel, River Lady has been produced as a film (Universal International.) Articles by Waters have appeared in numerous periodicals and publications. Foreign translations are in languages including French and German.

Frank Waters died in New Mexico on June 3, 1995 at the age of 92.

From the guide to the Frank Waters Correspondence and Contracts, 1935-1983, 1961-1980, (University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research)

Frank Waters. Part of the Etta Blum Pictorial Collection (PICT 000-376-0001-0004).

Frank Waters, writer and editor, was born July 25, 1902, at the foot of Pike's Peak, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His father, who was part Cherokee died when Frank was 12 years old. It was his father who initially sparked Frank's interest in Indian culture.

Waters attended Colorado College (Colorado Springs) from 1922-25 as an engineering student. He dropped out after his third year to take a job as a laborer in the Salt Creek, Wyoming oil fields. He later worked as an engineer for the Southern California Telephone Company on the Mexican border. Waters moved back to Colorado in 1935 to work on the second two volumes of his Colorado mining trilogy. He moved to New Mexico's Mora Valley in 1937, and relocated to Taos in 1938. When World War II broke out, he worked for the office of Inter-American Affairs, Washington, D.C., as a chief content officer and propaganda analyst. After the War, Waters returned to New Mexico and bought his home in Arroyo Seco. He was editor of El Crepusculo, a weekly Spanish-English newspaper (1949-1951); and book reviewer for the Saturday Review of Literature (1950-1956). Waters also held positions as information consultant for Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, New Mexico, and for the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, (1952-1956). He held a variety of other jobs, including writer for C.O. Whitney Motion Picture Co., Los Angeles (1957), writer-in-residence, Colorado State University, Fort Collins (1966); and director, New Mexico Arts Commission, Santa Fe, (1966-68).

Waters' first publication was a short story called, "How It Was Settled," published in 1916. He began publishing in earnest in the 1930s. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 25 books and numerous articles and short works. Thematically, many of his publications relate to the Southwest and Native American culture. Mayan cosmology, atomic physics, and taoism are other topics evident in Waters' works. Waters' style distinguishes between the popular Western and the novel of the Southwest. His revealing, stark descriptions of the Southwestern landscape and the story of human adaptation to the environment has turned People of the Valley and The Man Who Killed the Deer into classics. In addition to his popular and successful publications, Waters' historical novel, River Lady has been produced as a film (Universal International.) Articles by Waters have appeared in numerous periodicals and publications. Foreign translations are in languages including French and German.

Frank Waters died in New Mexico on June 3,1995 at the age of 92.

From the guide to the Frank Waters Papers, 1892-1992, (University Libraries, Center for Southwest Research.)

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referencedIn Dorothy Brett Papers, 1939-1986 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn Bertha Dutton letters 1962 Museum of New Mexico Library
referencedIn Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Frank Waters Pictorial Collection [Picture] University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Oral History Interviews with Frank Waters, 1989, September 14-17 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn David Dunaway Writing the Southwest research and recordings, 1976-2005 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn Cynthia Farah Writers of the Southwest Photograph Collection, 1980-1988 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf Johnson, Walter Willard, 1897-1968. Spud Johnson Papers, 1896-1973 (bulk 1920-1968). Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Gilpin, Laura. Brett, Dorothy (Collection) [Picture]. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Milton, John R., 1924-1995. Papers, 1955-1986. Augustana University, Mikkelsen Library
creatorOf Frank Waters Pictorial Collection, 1870-2002
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Writers at Work videotapes, 1978-1979. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Frank Waters Correspondence (MS 163), 1967-1972 University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. Special Collections Dept.
referencedIn Brandi, John. John Brandi papers, 1964-1999. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Smith, Gary M., 1943-. Gary Smith papers, 1960-1984. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Frank Waters Pictorial Collection [Picture] University of New Mexico-Main Campus
referencedIn Witter Bynner papers, 1829-1965. Houghton Library
referencedIn Ann Merrill correspondence from Frank Waters, 1965-2012, 1966-1979 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Papers, 1892-1992. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Sinclair, John L., 1902-. John L. Sinclair papers, 1849-1990. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
referencedIn Writers at Work Videotapes, 1978-1979 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn Dorothy Brett Pictorial Collection, 1880-1970 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf Frank Waters Papers, 1892-1992 University Libraries, Center for Southwest Research.
referencedIn Etta Blum Photograph Collection, 1980 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn Brett, Dorothy, 1883-1977. Dorothy Brett letters to Mark Lutz, Taos, New Mexico, 1957-1965. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Frank Waters correspondence and contracts, 1935-1983, 1961-1980. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
referencedIn Blum, Etta. Etta Blum photograph collection [Picture] University of New Mexico-Main Campus
referencedIn Brett, Dorothy, 1883-1977. Dorothy Brett letters to Mark Lutz, Taos, New Mexico, 1957-1965. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Brett, Dorothy, 1883-1977. Dorothy Brett Collection, 1898-1968. Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Brett, Dorothy, 1883-1977. Papers, 1923-1986. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Midas of the Rockies, [193-?]. Pikes Peak Library District
referencedIn Sprague, Marshall. Papers, 1825-1994 (bulk 1930s-1980s). Pikes Peak Library District
referencedIn Blackburn, Alexander. Alexander Blackburn papers, 1880-1998. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Bertha Dutton Letters, 1962
referencedIn Gary Smith Papers, 1960-1984 Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesUniversity Archives
referencedIn Dunaway, David King. David Dunaway Writing the Southwest research and recordings, 1976-2005. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-. Tombstone Travestry manuscript draft, ca. 1960-1960. Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division
referencedIn John L. Sinclair Papers, 1849-1993 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
referencedIn Dorothy Brett Collection TXRC98-A13., 1898-1968 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Spud Johnson Papers TXRC00-A8., 1896-1973, (bulk 1920-1968) Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Charles L. Adams papers, 1946-2002 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Frank Waters Correspondence and Contracts, 1935-1983, 1961-1980 The University of New Mexico, University Libraries, Center for SouthwestResearch
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995,. Oral history interviews with Frank Waters, 1989 September 14-17. University of New Mexico-Main Campus
creatorOf Waters, Frank, 1902-1995. Correspondence file, 1929, from Horace Liveright, Inc. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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North America
Colorado
Southwest, New
New Mexico
Colorado
United States
New Mexico
Colorado
New Mexico
Colorado
New Mexico--Taos
Taos Pueblo (N.M.)
Colorado--Cripple Creek
West (U.S.)
Taos Pueblo (N.M.)
Southwest, New
Taos (N.M.)
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
Southwest, New
Taos (N.M.)
New Mexico
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
West (U.S.)
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Authors, American
Authors, American
Authors, American
Authors, American
Artists
Artists
Authors
Authors
Authors and publishers
Authors and publishers
Gold mines and mining
Gold mines and mining
Hispanic Americans
Hopi Indians
Indian mythology
Indian mythology
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Mining
National parks and reserves
National parks and reserves
Navajo Indians
Navajo Indians
New Mexico
Oral history
Pueblo Indians
Pueblo Indians
Pueblos
Southwest, New
Zuni Indians
Zuni Indians
Occupation
Indian art
Writer, Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
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Birth 1902-07-25

Death 1995-06-03

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English,

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