A Guide to the Kay Council Papers, 1987-1989
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Council, Kay | |
| Title: | Kay Council Papers | |
| Dates: | 1987-1989 | |
| Abstract: | This collection is comprised of a typescript, an interview, photographs, and correspondence related to Council’s unpublished project, “Curanderas: Texas-Mexican Visionaries: Folklore Interviews with Faith Healers and Intuitive Women”. Dates range from 1987-1989. | |
| Extent: | 4 folders (.20 linear feet) | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Southwestern Writers Collection, Special Collections, Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos | |
Biographical Note
Journalist and folk arts researcher Kay Council earned her Masters in American Civilization/Folklore from the University of Texas at Austin in 1978. She currently resides in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Scope and Content Note
This collection is comprised of a typescript, an interview, photographs, and correspondence related to Council’s unpublished project, “Curanderas: Texas-Mexican Visionaries: Folklore Interviews with Faith Healers and Intuitive Women”. Dates range from 1987-1989.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Open for Research. Note: No part of this material may be duplicated without the written permission of Ms. Council.
Index Terms | ||
| Council, Kay--Manuscripts. | ||
| Healers--Texas. | ||
| Folk medicine--Texas. | ||
| Healing--Folklore--Texas. | ||
| Wittliff family, donor | ||
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift donated by Kay Council, 1989.
Processing Information
Amanda Oates, 1999.
Detailed Description of the Collection
The inventory for this collection is currently unavailable. Please contact the Southwestern Writers Collection, Special Collections, Alkek Library, Texas State University-San Marcos for more information regarding this collection. | |||||||||||||