Papers, 1922-1987.

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Papers, 1922-1987.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32816653

Consists of literary manuscripts, published material, poetic draft notes, and correspondence, some relating to her book, The house at Otowi Bridge, a biographical account of Edith Warner, whose tea room by the Rio Grande was a favorite gathering spot for the atomic scientists during World War II. The collection is roughly divided into two sections; that of Peggy Pond Church's original work and a collection of Mary Austin's books used for research by Church. Correspondence, manuscripts, drafts and editorial correspondence are often intermixed with personal letters and research topics.

8 boxes (7.5 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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SNAC Resource ID: 7345336

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Church, Peggy Pond, 1903-1986

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Poet and writer. Born in Watrous, N.M. Died in 1987. From the description of Papers, 1922-1987. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 32816653 Peggy Pond Church, poet and writer, was born December 1, 1903 in Watrous, New Mexico. She grew up in a rural community and attended the only grade school on the Pajarito Plateau, The Los Alamos Ranch School, founded by her father Ashley Pond. She wrote the book, The House at Otowi Bridge,...

Warner, Edith, 1893-1951

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Edith Warner was born in eastern Pennsylvania. She relocated to New Mexico in 1922 and settled near Otowi Bridge. From the description of Edith Warner collection, 1944-1990 (bulk, 1944-1950). (Museum of New Mexico Library). WorldCat record id: 37235977 ...

Austin, Mary, 1868-1934

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Mary Hunter Austin has variously been identified as a feminist, naturalist, mystic, author, and even "woman of genius." She was one of the leading literary figures of her time, the author of 27 books and more than 250 articles, stories, poems and other short pieces. In 1900, Mary Austin settled in Carmel and became one of the founders of the literary colony. In 1918, Austin traveled to New Mexico, hoping to continue on to Mexico to conduct research on folk traditions. In New Mexico she was contr...