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Overview of the Collection | |
Creator: | Calnimptewa, Cecil, 1950- |
Title: | Cecil Calnimptewa collection, |
Inclusive Dates: | 2006-2008 |
Quantity: | 2 cm textual material, 3 CDs |
Identification: | MS-358 |
Repository: |
Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-774-5211 ext. 256 or 269 library@mna.mus.az.us |
Cecil Calnimptewa is a Hopi artist and carver who spent a period of time at the Arizona State prison in Florence, Arizona. In July 2006, he started drawing as a way to lift his spirits. Shortly thereafter, he began corresponding with Robert Hawk about his art and other family matters. At some point in 2007, he was released on parole.
Collection consists of materials created by Cecil Calnimptewa while in prison. These include correspondence with Robert Hawk, as well as a series of colored drawings of Hopi Katsinas.
Unpublished and published manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Cecil Calnimptewa collection, MS-358 [Box Number]. Museum of Northern Arizona. Flagstaff, Arizona.
Donated by Robert Hawk in 2008 (Accession #4363)
Processed in June of 2010.
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13 | Correspondence with Robert Hawk, 2006-2007 |
13 | Katsina drawings, 2006-2008 |