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Finding Aid of the Dennis Dutton Letters and
Correspondence, 1978-1994
University of New Mexico Libraries, Center for Southwest
Research Email: cswrref@unm.edu
URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr/
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Title |
Dennis Dutton Letters and
Correspondence |
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Dates (Inclusive) |
1978-1994 |
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Dates (Bulk) |
1981-1993 |
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Creator |
Dutton, Dennis |
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Collection Number |
MSS 1022 BC |
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Size |
1 box (2.5") |
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Repository |
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research |
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Languages |
English |
Dennis Dutton lived in San Diego and was editor of the journal Shaman's Drum between about 1986 and 1988. He then moved to El Rito, New Mexico and worked with
Clear Light Publishing in Santa Fe. Dutton founded and headed up the New Mexico Chapter of PEN, an organization protecting free expression among writers.
He resigned from PEN over a freedom of expression controversy concerning Judith Fein's book,
Indian Time. Dutton was a vocal opponent of development at the Kumeyaay (Kamia Indians) sacred
mountain Cuchama (known as Tecate Peak) on the California/Mexico border. He maintained an
active correspondence with several local and national literary and anthropological
writers, notably Frank Waters and Vine Deloria.
Contains letters and documents pertaining to Dutton's career as an editor, publisher,
and student of shamanism.
Access Restrictions
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Copy Restrictions
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Dennis Dutton Letters and Correspondence (MSS 1022), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University of New Mexico Libraries.
Frank Waters Papers, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
Correspondence Deloria, Vine Dutton, Dennis Indians of North America -- Spiritual life Kamia Indians -- Spiritual life New Mexico -- Authors PEN America Shamanism -- Periodicals Tecate Peak (Calif.) Waters, Frank
Contents List
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Letters and Correspondence,
1978-1989
Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, June 24, 1978. Regarding Walter
Evans-Wentz. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, March 11, 1979. Regarding
Walter Evans-Wentz; Cuchama; Mexico and Guatemala trip. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, September 1, 1979. Regarding
archeology and development at Cuchama. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, February 15, 1980. Regarding
Walter Evans-Wentz’ will and development at Cuchama. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, January 11, 198[1?]. New Year’s
letter. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, April 17, 1981. Regarding
editorial matters and development at Cuchama. Frank Waters to Bill Y. Lee, Tucson, AZ, April 20, 1981. Letter to
California Public Utilities Commission regarding development at
Cuchama. Frank Waters to Roger D. Zortman, Tucson, AZ, December 2, 1981. Regarding
development plan for Mission Park near Cuchama. Dennis Dutton to Frank Waters, San Diego, CA, March 3, 1982. Regarding
development at Cuchama. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, March 7, 1983. Regarding
development at Cuchama. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, April 20, 1983. Regarding
Philip Stainford; discussion of Dutton’s planned vision quest
workshop. Dennis Dutton to Frank Waters, San Diego, CA, June 17, 1983. Regarding
vision quest at Cuchama. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, July 1, 1983. Regarding effects
of technology, mention of Association of Transpersonal Anthropology. Dennis Dutton to Frank Waters, San Diego, CA, August 16, 1983. Regarding
catastrophe theory. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, September 19, 1983. Describes
the events of summer and car troubles. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, June 9, 1984. Regarding
development in Taos, meeting with Australian aboriginals. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, October 28, 1985, Taos, NM.
Describing the events of summer. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, November 18, 1986, Taos, NM.
Congratulating Dutton on editorship of Shaman’s Drum. Lynda Paladin to Dennis Dutton, location unknown, February 6, 1988.
Postcard expressing appreciation for article in Shaman’s Drum about
David Paladin. Vine Deloria to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, February 8, 1988. Regarding
gift issues of Shaman’s Drum and their use in a seminar. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, February 24, 1988, Taos, NM.
Regarding current issue of Shaman’s Drum, Bob Kosta’s paintings. Vine Deloria to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, August 3, 1988. Regarding
Dutton’s resignation from Shaman's Drum. Spencer L. Rogers to Dennis Dutton, San Diego, CA, August 15, 1988.
Regarding Dutton’s resignation from Shaman’s Drum. Vine Deloria to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, September 9, [1988]. Regarding
Lynn Andrews and other “new age” publications representing Native
American beliefs. Lawrence Millman to Dennis Dutton, Cambridge, MA October 26, [1988?].
Regarding Dutton’s departure from Shaman’s Drum and Millman’s experience
in Ecuador. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, October 27, 1988, Tucson, AZ.
Regarding events of summer 1988, Dutton’s search for work, Lynn Andrews
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Letters and Correspondence,
1990-1997
Herb Caen to Dennis Dutton, San Francisco, CA, June 14, 1990. Thank-you
letter for a “photo of Jack”. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Taos, NM, June 11, 1991, Taos,
NM. Regarding the Waters’ relocation from Tucson to New Mexico. Vine Deloria to Dennis Dutton, Boulder, CO, August 9, 1991. Regarding
unscholarly publications on Native American beliefs, Dutton’s move to
Santa Fe. Spencer L. Rogers to Dennis Dutton, San Diego, CA, August 26, 1991.
Regarding Dutton’s departure from Shaman’s Drum and relocation to New
Mexico. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Taos, NM, October 23, 1991,
Taos, NM. Regarding green chile, a book signing, galleys of Indian
Heroes. Vine Deloria to Dennis Dutton, Boulder, CO, January 1, 1992. Regarding a
book introduction Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Tucson, AZ, February 25, 1992.
Regarding revisions to a manuscript. William Eastlake to Dennis Dutton, Bisbee, AZ, April 8, 1992. Agreeing to
write foreword for new edition of Frank Waters book and thanking Marcia
Keegan for autographed copies. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Tucson, AZ, April 11, 1992.
Relating events of California vacation. Barbara Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Tucson, AZ, April 12, 1992.
Regarding California trip; Frank's surgery for skin cancer; Barbara's
psychotherapy practice. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Tucson, AZ, May 2, 1992.
Regarding controversy over origins of ”Chief Seattle’s speech”. William Eastlake to Dennis Dutton, Bisbee, AZ, May 3, 1992. Cover letter
to accompany foreword to (Max Evans’) Long John Dunn of Taos. Herb Caen to Dennis Dutton, San Francisco, CA, May 7, 1992. Thank-you
letter, “George is definitely one of the wonders of the world.” Ila McAfee to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, June 6, 1992. Regarding
unpublished book. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Taos, NM, August 29, 1992.
Thank-you for a photograph. Dee Brown to Dennis Dutton, Little Rock, AR, September 20, 1992. Response
to request for comment on Frank Waters’ Brave are My People. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, September 26, 1992. About book
preface. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, October 5, 1992. Regarding
changes to manuscript. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Taos, NM, October 22, 1992. Regarding
galley proofs. Evan Connell to Dennis Dutton, Santa Fe, NM, November 17, [postmarked
1992]. Declining invitation to review new Frank Waters book. Rudolfo Anaya to Dennis Dutton, Albuquerque, NM, November 25, 1992.
Regarding donation to PEN New Mexico. Michael Korda to Dennis Dutton, New York, NY, February 18, 1993. Cover
letter to accompany application for PEN New Mexico membership. Barbara Waters Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, April 27, 1993. About getting
Frank “back on track” with writing. Dennis Dutton to Paul Horgan, El Rito, NM, May 12, 1993. Invitation to
join PEN New Mexico Advisory Board; returned by Horgan with regrets. Roger Zelazny to Dennis Dutton, Santa Fe, NM, May 15, 1993. Accepting
invitation to join PEN New Mexico’s Advisory Board. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Tucson, AZ, May 19, 1993.
Accompanying an unsolicited manuscript by Georgia Balbin. Tony Hillerman to Dennis Dutton, Albuquerque, NM, postmarked May 21,
1993. Declining invitation regarding PEN New Mexico. Frank Waters to Dennis Dutton, Tucson, AZ, May 28, 1993. Accepting
appointment to PEN New Mexico Advisory Board. Lowell J. Bean to Dennis Dutton, Oakland, CA, June 17, 1993. Agreeing to
send review copy of California Indian Shamanism. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Taos, NM, July 7, 1993.
Acknowledging birthday card. Frank Waters to Dennis and Alicia Dutton, Taos, NM, July 19, 1993.
Thank-you for hospitality. Frank and Barbara Waters to Dennis Dutton, Undated Christmas card. Vine Deloria to Dennis Dutton, postmarked Denver, CO, January [27?],
1994. Regarding loss of Deloria's books, research notebooks and
unpublished manuscripts in a fire. Sallie Bingham to Dennis DuttonSanta Fe, NM, March 12, 1994. Regarding
Dutton’s resignation from PEN New Mexico and copy of her own letter of
resignation. Judith Fein to Dennis Dutton, location unknown, March 23, 1994. Letter and
“Certificate of Appreciation” regarding Dutton’s resignation from PEN
New Mexico over freedom of speech issues related to her book, Indian Time. Ernestine D. Evans to Dennis Dutton, Santa Fe, NM, September 15, 1997.
Inquiry regarding manuscript. |
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Other Documents,
1981-1994
Symbols and Sacred Mountains, offprint from Phoenix Journal of Transpersonal
Anthropology v.6, nos 1-2, 1982. May 23, 1981. Commencement address entitled Prelude to Change given by Frank Waters at
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Color photograph, May 1981, subjects unidentified. Arizona Highways, December 1986 issue on the Grand Canyon with foreword by
Frank Waters. Undated statement regarding the creation of PEN New Mexico. Undated brochure describing the PEN Center USA West. March 18, 1994 New Mexican article re Dutton’s resignation as president of
PEN New Mexico chapter, as a result of controversy over Judith Fein’s Indian
Time. |
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