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Tersila Olguin, Nambe School - Grade 1, 1937-1938

 Item — Box: 19, Diary: 2

Scope and Contents

This diary opens with the first account of Nambe and commentary on how expensive food is in the community. The following pages contain an excellent account of the community, living quarters, families and lifestyle, as well as a detailed account of the Nambe School. This teacher made extensive visits to student homes and was involved with community activities. Specific teaching units include pets, fruits and vegetables, home, community and community workers, farm, Mother Goose, and spring. Also included are vocabulary lists and troublesome words and concepts, discussions and meetings with other teachers. Throughout is commentary by an unknown individual.

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
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451