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Wetherill, Mrs. Marietta., August 29, 1953.

 Item — CD: 447, Microfilm: 7

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Wetherill discusses: Preparations for the trip from Mancos to Chaco in 1897 and the trip itself. Prairie dogs and socks. Bands of sheep from Colorado wintering at Chaco and denuded the country of grass. Establishing camp at Pueblo Bonito. Difference between Navajo sheep and others and difference in the wool for weaving. Learning to weave a small blanket and finding it 30 years later in California.

Dates

  • August 29, 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