Viola Cordova papers, 1956-2002.

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Viola Cordova papers, 1956-2002.

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The Viola F. Cordova Papers contain documents concerning Viola Cordova's educational and professional career in the field of philosophy. The collection reflects Viola Cordova's interest in minority issues and philosophy from a Native American point of view. Files include materials such as essays, notes, articles, poetry, newsletters, research, and correspondence. Writings consist mostly of essays written by Viola Cordova. Essay topics include ethnicity, ethics, and Native American perspectives. A small portion of this series contains articles, notes, and poetry. Research consists mostly of articles written by other philosophers on a wide range of topics. Correspondence consists mostly of professional correspondence from Viola Cordova, some of which are printed email messages from Viola Cordova to other philosophers. This series contains a folder of correspondence from the University of New Mexico which documents a discrimination lawsuit filed by Viola Cordova against the Philosophy Department at the University of New Mexico.

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico.

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The University of New Mexico was established by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico in 1889. It was to be located in Albuquerque. Elias Stover was appointed the first president. The new institution opened in rented rooms as a summer normal school, June 15, 1892, beginning regular instruction on September 21st in the first building erected on the campus. In 1901 Dr. William G. Tight became president. He introduced the "Pueblo Style" architecture for the University buildings. U...

Cordova, V. F. (Viola Faye)

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Viola Faye Cordova a philosopher and poet, was born on October 20, 1937 to a Hispanic mother and a Jicarilla Apache father. A native of New Mexico, Cordova was raised in Taos. She attended college in Idaho and New Mexico, becoming interested in Native American philosophy. She earned a B.A from Idaho State University, an M.A from the University of New Mexico in philosophy, and a Ph. D. in philosophy from the University of New Mexico in 1992. Her teaching career spanned several universities includ...