Rhetorics of Nepantla, Memory, and the Gloria Evangelina Anzaldua Papers: Archival Impulses

Archival Impulses examines the archival homes of cultural critic Gloria Anzaldúa, illustrating how her archive mirrors her philosophy of theories of the flesh and contains objects that perform embodied ways of knowing. It provides an account of how to discuss these interactions in theoretically and experientially meaningful ways, contributing to archival methods, gender and womens studies, Anzaldúan scholarship, public memory, and rhetorical studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Archival Impulses delves into the captivating intersection of Chicana/o/x studies,Latina/o/x studies,archival studies,and public memory by exploring the archival spaces occupied by cultural critic Gloria Anzaldúa. This remarkable book serves as a vivid illustration of how Anzaldúa's archive reflects her profound philosophy of theories of the flesh, housing a collection of objects that, when carefully orchestrated by the rhetor, come alive to embody the embodied ways of knowing that she so eloquently writes about. Anzaldúa's archive emerges as a generative realm that demands an expansive, interdisciplinary, and adaptable rhetorical perspective capable of navigating the intricate interactions between the artifacts found within and across various archives. This book offers a comprehensive account of how to engage in theoretically and experientially meaningful discussions about these interactions, drawing from a diverse range of sources such as Anzaldúa's public speeches, the striking parallels between her birth certificate and creative writing, the detailed planning documents of the 1995 Entre Américas: El Taller Nepantla artist retreat, and much more. By meticulously examining these archival materials, the author makes significant contributions to the fields of archival methods, gender and women's studies, Anzaldúan scholarship, public memory, and rhetorical studies. Through her insightful analysis, the author elucidates why it is crucial to delve into the archives of women of color, shedding light on the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and narratives that these archives hold.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498598408
Edition number: Revised ed