{"value"=>"<p>Correspondence with Cortez's network of fellow writers, musicians, artists, friends, and colleagues comprise series II. The bulk of the letters in this series is incoming correspondence. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject, with a small assortment of chronological general correspondence held at the beginning. The Names files hold correspondence from notable individuals and frequent correspondents, including Wanda Coleman, Alexis De Veaux, Ted Joans, Ana Mendieta, Nancy Morejón, and Val Wilmer. A file of correspondence from Cortez's second husband, Melvin Edwards, contains handmade birthday cards decorated with Edwards's original artwork. Cortez retained many files of invitations inviting her to participate in or attend performances, literary festivals, events, and parties. Also of note is a file of letters from incarcerated individuals, many expressing appreciation for Cortez's work or including their own original poems. A few files of correspondence can be found elsewhere in the collection within Series III: Events, Series IV: Business, and Series V: Teaching.</p>"}