Mark Wyss, Nambe School - Grade 2, 1940-1941
Item — Box: 13, Diary: 3
Scope and Contents
This teacher has extremely neat printed handwriting and the reads much like ethnographies of the day. The first pages offer a detailed description of entering Nambe, complete with first impressions and anticipations. Twenty three children were in this teacher's class, some of whom "wiggle" when in class. The teacher has a keen sense of humor ("Weighed the children to-day, without shoes - and the smell was terrific!" or "he even manages [sic] his pronouns fairly well - Maybe I should try the Braille system next..."). This diary also contains detailed notes of projects and exercises, complete with grades, student organization into "a, b, and c" groups and corresponding discussion. Occasionally, the teacher discusses students at Pojoaque. The diary closes with detailed discussions of select students and their families.
Dates
- 1940-1941
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
Prior to being granted access to the collection researchers must sign the attached consent form, agreeing not to disclose information that would be an invasion of privacy of living individuals, not to divulge names of individuals mentioned in the diaries, and to hold harmless and to indemnify UNM and its employees for any loss or damage to them occasioned by the release of the informational content of these materials. This restriction expires January 1, 2050.
Extent
From the Collection: 26 boxes (6 cu. ft.) + 1 oversize folder
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
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