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Wetherill, Mrs. Marietta., August 31, 1953.

 Item — CD: 451, Microfilm: 7

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Wethill discusses: Navajo matrilineal society; hogans with walls around then built to hide from the Apaches and then from Kit Carson; wampum made by Santo Domingos from oyster shells from the R.R. dining cars; Navajo women’s dresses; corn grinding; gambling; food habits; evolution of the Navajo saddle.

Dates

  • August 31, 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