Results for Prescott, Laurence E. : Manuel Zapata Olivella: Correspondences

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15 records found where subject: Prescott, Laurence E. . showing records 1 - 15.

Document Type	Document Date	Title	Language	Brief Description
Letter	July 25, 1996	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella to regretfully inform him that ALARA was not able to secure funds for his travel to their upcoming conference in Salvador da Bahía, Brazil. He also mentions that Penn State will invite Zapata Olivella as a guest speaker to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the novel "Tierra Mojada."
Letter	July 25, 1977	letter to Prescott	Spanish	Zapata Olivella writes to Laurence Prescott about his upcoming article in "Letras Hispánicas" on "El Negro en la Literatura Colombiana." Zapata Olivella also writes that he is almost finished with his novel "Changó, el gran putas." Moreover, he notes positive reception regarding the upcoming Congreso de la Cultura Negra de las Américas.
Letter	May 27, 1981	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella about finishing his doctoral thesis and Zapata Olivella's forthcoming novel, "Changó, el gran putas."
Letter	October 15, 1996	letter to Prescott	Spanish	Zapata Olivella writes to Laurence E. Prescott regarding the planning for the IV Congreso de la Cultura Negra de las Arnéricas (Chicago, IL). Zapata Olivella suggests W.E.B. DuBois as the unifying topic. Zapata Oivella also mentions his views regarding several articles about Afro-Hispanic identity.
Letter	May 23, 1990	Letter from Prescott	Spanish	In a handwritten letter, Laurence E. Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella about plans and travel arrangements for the upcoming Congreso de la Cultura Negra de las Américas (Paris, France).
Letter	May 25, 1990	Letter from Tittler	Spanish	Jonathan Tittler writes to Zapata Olivella regarding his impressions of "Hemingway, el cazador de la muerte" (1993). He believes the novel is important, but is afraid that it will have little appeal as a "best seller." Tittler notes that he has asked his colleague José Piedras to read the novel as well. Finally, Tittler mentions his Fulbright application and Prescott's pending visit to Paris.
Letter	July 24, 1989	Letter from Prescott	Spanish	In this letter, Laurence Prescott tells Manuel Zapata Olivella about his visit to Bogotá (Colombia). Among other things, he mentions Jonathan Tittler's translation of Zapata Olivella's "Changó, el gran putas."
Letter	August 27, 1992	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence Prescott writes to Manuel Zapata Olivella accepting the invitation to participate in an upcoming conference in Colombia. His paper would be titled "Reclaiming the Ancestral Heritage: Africa in the Poetry of Jorge Artel."
Letter	October 17, 1992	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence E. Prescott writes to Manuel Zapata Olivella expressing gratitude for his help in securing Prescott's presence in the Coloquio: contribución africana a la cultura de las Américas (Bogotá, Colombia, 1992). He also mentions having seen the latest edition of Zapata Olivella's "Changó, el gran putas" displayed in a bookstore in Bogotá (Colombia), and asks for information regarding its French translation.
Letter	May 13, 1987	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence Prescott writes to Manuel Zapata Olivella congratulating him on the publication of "El fusilamiento del diablo." Prescott also shares personal anecdotes, including his upcoming academic obligations and family vacation plans.
Letter	August 09, 1983	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella to confirm receipt of the copy of "Changó, el gran putas" as well as to plan Zapata Olivella's upcoming visit to the University of Kentucky in September of 1983. Prescott also mentions his own work on Candelario Obeso and the anniversary of "Pasión vagabunda" and "Las estrellas son negras," both published in 1949.
Letter	September 11, 1982	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella to seek his advice and connections regarding the possibility of publishing his book-length study of Candelario Obeso. Prescott also mentions the publication of Zapata Olivella's poems in the "Afro-Hispanic Review" as well as his inclusion in a bibliography of black writers by Richard Jackson.
Letter	August 06, 1992	letter from Prescott	Spanish	In this letter to Manuel Zapata Olivella, Laurence Prescott announces his engagement and invites the Zapata family for the upcoming wedding in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in January of 1993. Prescott also informs Zapata Olivella about an upcoming conference on Afro-Hispanic literature at the University of Missouri-Columbia, in March, 1993.
Letter	September 01, 1992	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence E. Prescott writes to Manuel Zapata Olivella that he has not yet received a letter from COLCULTURA (Instituto Colombiano de Cultura) regarding his travel arrangements to attend a conference in Spain.
Letter	June 06, 1988	letter from Prescott	Spanish	Laurence E. Prescott writes to Zapata Olivella about the upcoming North American Association of Colombianists and his possible participation as a panelist on the poetry of Jorge Artel. Prescott also discusses the translation work of Jonathan Tittler and the possibility of collaborating with Zapata Olivella on an anthology about the African presence in Latin American literature.