LIVING TREASURES AWARD, TAOS, 1988
Item — Box: 180, DVD: 6
Scope and Contents
This program is narrated by Taos sculptor, Ted Egri. It honors Pete Concha, cacique of Taos Pueblo; Andrés Martínez, former head of Tres Ríos Association; Kathleen Summit. Taos Mayor Larry Santistevan reads proclamations. Pete Concha's newphew says words about Pete, then sings songs for him with drum. Then Robert Mirabal talks about going on Peace Walk in Russia. And importance of Pueblo cacique. He plays flute honoring all grandparents at the Pueblo while Pete Concha listens and never cracks a smile. Then Pete actually says a few words. Lovely words. Thank you from bottom of my heart. He is old and sweet. So is Andrés Martínez old, he's 90. Larry Santistevan reads a proclamation for Andrés. Bernabé Chávez comes up and speaks on behalf of Andrés. He's really old, too. A wonderful man. Says Andrés's better known in Ranchos de Taos as Andrecito. Tells about Andres's childhood in Ranchos. People from Ranchos are called "cebolleros." It's a very long talk. After about a half hour Bernabé gets into the San Juan-Chama Diversion Project. And talks about the Tres Ríos Association, the fight against Indian Camp Dam and the Conservancy District. Credits Andrés with being a great leader. Then, incredibly, I get up and talk. And here's where I ran out of patience, stopped the tape and rewound it. I'm surprised Andrés survived all those (long, drawn-out) words of praise and didn't become a Dying Treasure in the process! Then Kathleen Summit was given her award and speeches. Whew! I don't know who made the Video. Perhaps Bill Knief, of local Taos Cable Station 2 was involved. Bill still lives in Taos and can be contacted at UNM North where he works.
Dates
- 1988
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research, however, researchers must sign consent form prior to gaining access to materials. Calavera drawings, proofs, and etchings as well as "little diaries" (Boxes 14, 125, 126, 129, 142) are housed in high security and may require up to 24 hours for retrieval. Enlarged photocopies and typed transcriptions of "little diaries" in Box 142 are located in Box 184.
Extent
From the Collection: 184 boxes (172 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