Transcript - Flora Gabaldón Sánchez - (by Clara Peña). CD 37., July 20, 1984
File — Folder: 25
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Atrisco Oral History Project, also known as Herencia: The Atrisco Community, was conducted over nine months in 1984, with the exception of one interview which was conducted in 1981. The project was directed by Dr. Raymond Burrola and consists of interviews with 35 residents of the Atrisco area in Albuquerque's South Valley. The project was sponsored by the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute at the University of New Mexico, in conjunction with the Albuquerque Museum and University of New Mexico University Libraries; the project was funded in part by a grant from the New Mexico Humanities Council.
Most of the interviews are conducted in Spanish; a few of them are conducted in English. Most of the interviews are transcribed. Interviewers include Raymond Burrola, Jaime Chavez, David Lujan, Clara Peña, and Fred Reade. Interviewees include Federico Abeyta, Santiago Tapia y Anaya, Alberto Anzures, Roblita Garcia Aragón, Susie Armijo, José Miguel Baca, Dolores Candelaria, Ambrosio Carrasco, Luisa Cruz, Ignicita García, Felicita Griego, Willie Gutiérrez, Ramón Herrera, Alcario Jaramillo, Louis Lasch, Alfred Lovato, Rachel Madrigal, Eunice Myriek, Amalia O'Bannon, Petronila Armijo Pfeufer, Nicasio Enrique Rivera, Benina Saavedra de López, Raymond Salas, Flora Gabaldón Sanchez, Matías Sánchez, Severo Burgess Sánchez, Sadie Griego Sánchez, Urbano Sánchez, Virginia Sánchez Saavedra, Juanita Armijo Sánchez, Jeanette Seth, Elías Tapia, Demetria Tenorio, Francisca Herrera Tenorio, and Elisa Vallejos.
A 1790 census of the 223 inhabitants of the area listed their occupations of farmer, sheepherder, weaver and shoemaker. The Atrisco Oral History Project's goal was to document the changes in the area since the late 18th century. The interviews examine topics relating to the cultural and historical heritage of the Atrisco area. The importance of land, land grants, and the impact of Westland Development Corporation are discussed, as are themes of bilingual education, language, religion, and livelihood. Additional materials in the collection include photocopies of business ledgers, correspondence, and a photocopy of a diary.
Most of the interviews are conducted in Spanish; a few of them are conducted in English. Most of the interviews are transcribed. Interviewers include Raymond Burrola, Jaime Chavez, David Lujan, Clara Peña, and Fred Reade. Interviewees include Federico Abeyta, Santiago Tapia y Anaya, Alberto Anzures, Roblita Garcia Aragón, Susie Armijo, José Miguel Baca, Dolores Candelaria, Ambrosio Carrasco, Luisa Cruz, Ignicita García, Felicita Griego, Willie Gutiérrez, Ramón Herrera, Alcario Jaramillo, Louis Lasch, Alfred Lovato, Rachel Madrigal, Eunice Myriek, Amalia O'Bannon, Petronila Armijo Pfeufer, Nicasio Enrique Rivera, Benina Saavedra de López, Raymond Salas, Flora Gabaldón Sanchez, Matías Sánchez, Severo Burgess Sánchez, Sadie Griego Sánchez, Urbano Sánchez, Virginia Sánchez Saavedra, Juanita Armijo Sánchez, Jeanette Seth, Elías Tapia, Demetria Tenorio, Francisca Herrera Tenorio, and Elisa Vallejos.
A 1790 census of the 223 inhabitants of the area listed their occupations of farmer, sheepherder, weaver and shoemaker. The Atrisco Oral History Project's goal was to document the changes in the area since the late 18th century. The interviews examine topics relating to the cultural and historical heritage of the Atrisco area. The importance of land, land grants, and the impact of Westland Development Corporation are discussed, as are themes of bilingual education, language, religion, and livelihood. Additional materials in the collection include photocopies of business ledgers, correspondence, and a photocopy of a diary.
Dates
- July 20, 1984
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Spanish English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (1 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
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