Papers, 1888-1972.

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Papers, 1888-1972.

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Photocopies of diaries, journals, and sketches kept by Wa-Wa Chaw Nunez. Her writings tell of her impressions of American society, and her experiences growing up in New York City.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6875833

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Nuñez, Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw, 1888-1972

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Nuñez 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 Cal...

Duggan, Mary.

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