Nuñez, Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw, 1888-1972
Variant namesNuñez was an American Indian born in California and adopted by Mary Duggan.
From the description of Papers, 1888-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155481192
Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez was a writer, painter, poet, and activist. She lived a reclusive life in New York City. Her art and writing show her struggles and observations about Native American identity. Stan Steiner compiled many of her notes into the book Spirit Woman, The Diaries and Paintings of Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez.
From the description of Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez papers, undated. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 67615615
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| creatorOf | Nuñez, Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw, 1888-1972. Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez papers, undated. | Cornell University Library | |
| creatorOf | Papers, 1888-1972. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| referencedIn | Silberman, Arthur. Arthur & Shifra Silberman Native American art collection, 1864-1995. | National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum |
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| associatedWith | Duggan, Mary. | person |
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| associatedWith | Montezuma, Carlos, 1866-1923. | person |
| associatedWith | Silberman, Arthur. | person |
| associatedWith | Steiner, Stan. | person |
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Birth 1888
Death 1972
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