Songbook [Cuaderno 4], "Alabado a Nuestro Padre Jesus,", n.d.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of photocopies of handwritten volumes used in the Semana Santa (Holy Week) rituals of the Hermandad de Nuestro Padre de Jesus, held at the Templo San Agustin in Durango, Mexico. Included are two coloquios, or dialogs, and six handwritten songbooks collected by Cecile Turrietta in the city of Durango. The songbooks, containing alabados, belong to the members of the Hermandad. During Holy Week the Hermandad are divided up into eight choirs. Each takes its turn singing in the Templo to provide continuous music for the faithful.
Folder 1 contains Turrietta's detailed memo explaining how she obtained the copies of the songbooks and additional information regarding Semana Santa traditions in Durango. This folder also contains an alphabetical list, compiled by Thomas J. Steele, of the songs found in each volume. The label, Cuaderno, next to each songbook in the inventory relates to Steele's list. Most of the material is in Spanish.
Folder 1 contains Turrietta's detailed memo explaining how she obtained the copies of the songbooks and additional information regarding Semana Santa traditions in Durango. This folder also contains an alphabetical list, compiled by Thomas J. Steele, of the songs found in each volume. The label, Cuaderno, next to each songbook in the inventory relates to Steele's list. Most of the material is in Spanish.
Dates
- n.d.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (.45 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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu