Helena Maria Viramontes Papers, 1930-1997 (Bulk 1980-1997)

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Helena Maria Viramontes Papers, 1930-1997 (Bulk 1980-1997)

The collection includes school papers, manuscripts, short stories, award presentations, press critiques, literary reviews, teaching materials and her presentations. Also includes documents of the Latino Writers and Filmmakers organization.

18.0 linear ft. (44 Boxes, includes 1 oversize box)

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Viramontes, Helena MarĂ­a, 1954-

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Helena Maria Viramontes was born on February 26, 1954, in East Los Angeles. She grew up in a working class family with eight siblings, three brothers (Gilbert, Frank, and Serafin) and five sisters (Mary Ann, Ruthie, Rebecca, Barbara and Francis). Helena graduated from East Los Angeles' Garfield High School in 1972. She graduated from Immaculate Heart College with a B.A. in English. Considered one of Hispanic literature's most distinguished craftsperson, Helena Maria Vira...