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David Monongye Letters

 Collection
Identifier: AC 151-P

Scope and Content

Collection consists of 11 letters from Monongye to Lem and Goldie Montaith in California. In the letters Monongye describes his recent activities and experiences. Includes descriptions of Hopi ceremonial dances (including the snake and butterfly dances), agriculture, and daily life.

Dates

  • 1952-1961

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Access Restrictions

None

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes. User responsible for all copyright compliance.

Personal History

Monongye was a Hopi weaver and artist who lived in Hotevilla, Arizona.

Extent

1 Folder

General

Contact Information

  1. Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
  2. The Palace of the Governors
  3. P.O. Box 2087
  4. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2087, U.S.A.
  5. Phone: (+)505.476.5090
  6. Fax: (+)505.476.5093
  7. Email: histlib@mnm.state.nm.us
  8. URL: www.palaceofthegovernors.org
Title
Guide to the David Monongye Letters, 1952-1961
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Library Staff
Date
©2000
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//Museum of New Mexico::Fray Angelico Chavez History Library//TEXT (US::NmSM::AC 151-P::David Monongye Letters)//EN" "nmsm1ac151-p.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090