Frances Roberts Huerta, 5/22/1990
File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Summary of transcript: Frances was from Nogal, near Carrizozo, New Mexico, the daughter of Dee Roberts. Her parents were originally from Texas. Her family lived at Fort Wingate when it was deactivated and later at various ranches in the area. She describes the fort, a red railroad car that doubled as a schoolhouse, her latr school years at St. Vincent’s in Albuquerque, dating, dances and different places and people in the area. She also tells about her jobs, husbands and children. She recalled the murder of Sheriff Carmichael during the strike, the arrest of the Mexican tenant, the protesters, and her father, the undersheriff, having to kill the Mexican man. Also of interest, is a description of the Santa Fe railroad conductors’ working schedules during World War II.
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Dates
- 5/22/1990
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (.5 cu. ft. containing 49 CDs, transcriptions, and notes)
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