Interview of Edwin Berry by Rowena Rivera, [3-11-1980]
File — CD: 14
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
This collection consists of 30 CDs each containing one hour of oral interviews and/or renditions by Edwin Berry (Baca), a pioneer resident of Tomé, New Mexico. These interviews were conducted by Dr. Rowena Rivera, a former professor of Spanish at the University of New Mexico. In 1979, Dr. Rivera interviewed Edwin Berry, who was at the time 66 years old. Mr. Berry gave an account of life in the Tomé area in the early part of the 20th century. In addition to the oral history, the recordings include ancient Alabados sung by Berry. The Alabado texts were collected by Father Juan B. Rallière, who served as parish priest of Tomé from 1858-1911. Rallière traveled extensively in New Mexico collecting religious songs that were published under the title of "Canticos Espirituales." This collection also includes songs from the Ash Wednesday and Good Firday services conducted in Tomé, N.M., a discussion of the 36th annual meeting of the New Mexico Folklore Society, and oral interviews of Lieutenant Governor Roberto Mondragón, Pedro Ribera Ortega, Pablita Velarde, Judge Tibo Chavez, Dr. José Espinosa and Howard Bryan.
There are no transcripts.
The interviews were conducted in English and Spanish.
The collection is also known as the Rowena A. Rivera Collection and the Edwin Berry Historical Records Collection.
Forms part of the John Donald Robb Archive of Southwestern Music.
There are no transcripts.
The interviews were conducted in English and Spanish.
The collection is also known as the Rowena A. Rivera Collection and the Edwin Berry Historical Records Collection.
Forms part of the John Donald Robb Archive of Southwestern Music.
Dates
- [3-11-1980]
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 CDs
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