About Louise Abeita
Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 87). Louise Abeita was an American writer and poet.
Louise Abeita Chewiwi (E-Yeh-Shure or Blue Corn; September 9, 1926 – July 21, 2014) was a Pueblo writer, poet and educator who was an enrolled member of Isleta Pueblo.
Early life Louise Abeita was born and raised at Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, USA. was active in tribal government. Her mother, Lottie Gunn Abeita, was from Laguna Pueblo.
I Am a Pueblo Indian Girl To his daughter's poems, Diego brought together artists from Navajo, Apache and Pueblo communities to print a book based on them. This group formed the National Gallery of the American Indian (NGAI), and published Abeita's illustrated book.
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Who was Louise Abeita?
20th century Isleta Pueblo author
When was Louise Abeita born?
Louise Abeita was born on 9 September 1926 in Isleta Pueblo.
When did Louise Abeita die?
Louise Abeita died on 21 July 2014 in Albuquerque.
What was Louise Abeita's occupation?
Louise Abeita was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Louise Abeita?
Louise Abeita was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louise Abeita. https://biography.guide/louise-abeita/
MLA: "Louise Abeita." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louise-abeita/.
Chicago: "Louise Abeita." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louise-abeita/.
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