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Cordelia Ortiz, Nambe School - Pre First, 1937-1938

 Item — Box: 19, Diary: 1

Scope and Contents

Entries in this diary are present for virtually every day and the diary gives a good account of the activity of a teacher. There are very good entries on each student and community reactions to the school (apparently not the sort of entry the reviewer/principal desired). There are several entries from elders in the community, in particular one individual that remembers going on buffalo hunts and fights with other Indians as well as the Spanish. There is also a commentary on seasonal activities and travel, visits to the Pueblo and community services. Included are notes to the teacher (written in Spanish). Several entries deal with criticisms of the school.

Dates

  • 1937-1938

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
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Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451