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Collection Overview
- Title:
- Archivo de Salvador Novo
- Repository:
- Manuscripts Division
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/cr56n962f
- Dates:
- 1955-1996 (mostly 1955-1973)
- Size:
- 1.67 linear feet and 1 oversize folder
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes B-001721 to B-001724
- Language:
- Spanish; Castilian
Abstract
La colección consiste principalmente en correspondencia sostenida entre Salvador Novo y Carlos I. Guajardo. También se incluyen poemas, guiones teatrales, conferencias, recortes, separatas, tarjetas, invitaciones y algunas fotografías.
The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Salvador Novo and Carlos I. Guajardo. Also included are poems, theater scripts, lectures, clippings, offprints, cards, invitations and some photographs.
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Alcance y Contenido
La colección consiste principalmente en la correspondencia sostenida entre Salvador Novo y Carlos I. Guajardo a partir de los años cincuenta, las cuales proporcionan una gran fuente de información sobre la vida cotidiana de Salvador Novo, tanto en el ámbito profesional como en el personal. Incluye alrededor de 327 cartas enviadas por Novo a Guajardo y copias de aproximadamente 175 cartas enviadas por Guajardo a Novo. También se incluyen poemas, guiones teatrales, conferencias, recortes, separatas, tarjetas, invitaciones y algunas fotografías.
- Scope and Contents
The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Salvador Novo and Carlos I. Guajardo from the 1950s onwards, which provide a great source of information about Salvador Novo's daily life, both professionally and personally. Includes about 327 letters sent by Novo to Guajardo and copies of approximately 175 letters sent by Guajardo to Novo. Also included are poems, theater scripts, lectures, clippings, offprints, cards, invitations, and some photographs.
- Collection Creator Biography:
Novo
Salvador Novo López fue un poeta, ensayista, dramaturgo e historiador mexicano. Nació en la Ciudad de México el 30 de julio de 1904. Durante su estancia en la Escuela Nacional Preparatoria conoció a Xavier Villaurrutia, con quien fundó la revista "Ulises" en la que publicó sus primeros poemas. Posteriormente, en la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad Nacional de México, hizo sus estudios de Maestro en Lenguas y lengua italiana. Concluidos estos, logró obtener una plaza de profesor en el Departamento de Idiomas Extranjeros de la Universidad Central.
En 1927 fundó, junto con Xavier Villaurrutia, el teatro experimental "Ulises" y al año siguiente la revista "Contemporáneos", la cual dio nombre al grupo de poetas integrado por Jaime Torres Bodet, Bernardo Ortiz de Montellano, Enrique González Rojo, José Gorostiza, Gilberto Owen, Carlos Pellicer y Jorge Cuesta.
En 1941 se mudó a Coyoacán. En 1946 se decretó la creación del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, del cual su primer director fue el compositor y director de orquesta Carlos Chávez. Novo se incorporó a su equipo de trabajo a la vez que se dedicó a la escritura de varias obras teatrales. Luego, en 1953 inauguró su teatro "La Capilla" y junto con su teatro inauguró el bar "El Hábito" y el restaurante "El Refectorio". Su trabajo como publicista, periodista y escritor también le llevó a participar en cine, radio y televisión. Entre 1956 y 1957, se televisaron sus obras de teatro en el programa Telecomedia.
A partir de 1965 la redacción de sus obras se concentró en la historia de México y publicó una extensa crónica sobre la vida artística e intelectual en México. En 1965 recibió el cargo de Cronista de la Ciudad de México y en 1967 ganó el Premio Nacional de Lingüística y Literatura. A pesar de estos premios y reconocimientos, Salvador Novo sufrió prejuicios sociales al identificarse abiertamente como un hombre gay en una sociedad incomprensiva y fue expulsado de la Escuela Nacional Preparatoria y de su puesto en la Secretaría de Educación Pública.
En 1969 sufrió dos infartos, por lo que se retiró de sus actividades públicas y se dedicó a escribir en su domicilio particular. Falleció el 13 de enero de 1974.
Para más información consulte: https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/salvador-novo
Novo
Salvador Novo López was a Mexican poet, essayist, playwright and historian. He was born in Mexico City on July 30, 1904. During his stay at the National Preparatory School he met Xavier Villaurrutia, with whom he founded the magazine "Ulises" in which he published his first poems. Later, at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the National University of Mexico, he studied for a Master's Degree in Italian Language and Literature. After completing his studies, he obtained a teaching position in the Department of Foreign Languages at the Universidad Central.
In 1927 he founded, together with Xavier Villaurrutia, the experimental theater "Ulises" and the following year the magazine "Contemporáneos", which gave its name to the group of poets integrated by Jaime Torres Bodet, Bernardo Ortiz de Montellano, Enrique González Rojo, José Gorostiza, Gilberto Owen, Carlos Pellicer and Jorge Cuesta.
In 1941, Novo moved to Coyoacán. In 1946 the creation of the National Institute of Fine Arts was decreed, whose first director was the composer and orchestra conductor Carlos Chávez. Novo joined his work team and at the same time dedicated himself to writing several plays. Later, in 1953 he inaugurated his theater "La Capilla" and along with his theater he opened the bar "El Hábito" and the restaurant "El Refectorio". His work as a publicist, journalist and writer also led him to participate in cinema, radio and television. Between 1956 and 1957, his plays were televised in the program Telecomedia.
From 1965 onwards, his writing concentrated on the history of Mexico and he published an extensive chronicle on the artistic and intellectual life in Mexico. In 1965 he received the position of Chronicler of Mexico City and in 1967 he won the National Prize for Linguistics and Literature. Despite these awards and recognitions, Salvador Novo suffered social prejudice when he openly identified himself as a gay man in an intolerant society and was expelled from the National Preparatory School and from his position in the Ministry of Public Education.
In 1969 he suffered two heart attacks, so he retired from public activities and devoted himself to writing at his private home. He died on January 13, 1974.
For more information please visit: https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/salvador-novo
Collection History
- Acquisition:
Comprada a Ricardo J. Guajardo en 2021 (AM 2022-046).
Purchased from Ricardo J. Guajardo in 2021 (AM 2022-046).
- Evaluación
Durante el procesamiento de 2021 no se retiró ningún material de la colección mas allá de las prácticas rutinarias de evaluación.
- Appraisal
No materials were removed from the collection during 2021 processing beyond routine appraisal practices.
- Información del procesado
Esta colección fue procesada por Armando Suárez en 2021. Guía de búsqueda escrita por Armando Suárez en 2021.
- Processing Information
This collection was processed by Armando Suárez in 2021. Finding guide written by Armando Suárez in 2021.
Access & Use
- Condiciones de Acceso
Investigación de libre acceso.
The collection is open for research.
- Condiciones de Uso
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- Características Físicas y Requisitos Técnicos
Por razones de conservación, los archivos originales analógicos y digitales no pueden leerse ni reproducirse en la sala de lectura. Los usuarios pueden inspeccionar visualmente los medios físicos, pero no pueden sacarlos de su caja. Todo el material audiovisual analógico debe digitalizarse con calidad de conservación antes de su uso. Las solicitudes de digitalización audiovisual son tramitadas por un proveedor externo. Tenga en cuenta que el tiempo necesario para la tramitación puede oscilar entre varias semanas y varios meses, y que el proceso puede acarrear costes financieros. Las solicitudes deben dirigirse a través del formulario ¡Pregúntenos!
- Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
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- Credit this material:
Archivo de Salvador Novo; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Permanent URL:
- http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/cr56n962f
- Location:
-
Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (scamss): Boxes B-001721 to B-001724
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- Subject Terms:
- Authors, Mexican.
Dramatists, Mexican -- 20th century
Gay authors.
Gay peoples' writings, Latin American. -- 20th century
Mexican poetry. -- 20th century
Mexico -- History.
Poets, Mexican. -- 20th century - Genre Terms:
- Letters (correspondence).
Manuscripts (documents).
Photographs, Original. - Names:
- Guajardo, Carlos I.
