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Wetherill, Mrs. Marietta., June 16, 1953.

 Item — CD: 439, Microfilm: 7

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Wetherill tells of: preparing and eating horsemeat, burro meat, prairie dog, describes method of making a food cooler at Pueblo Bonito; Navajos using horse fat and yucca to clean themselves; tanning hides with canaigre which also cures pyorrhea; going to Creede, Colorado during the drought of 1903 and son Robert born there - drove the horses and sheep there to keep them from starving and were caught in a heavy snow while returning.

Dates

  • June 16, 1953.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451