Enrique Lamadrid - Notes, July 1995
File — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents
Included are more observations at the markets on sales and cooking of calabacitas, haba beans, and a Japanese recipe for the beans. More comments on Ben H. Milhorn and his salsa, salsa being de-Mexicanized, no mention of chile or Mexico, comparisons to other area market salsa brands and catsup. Also comments on languague barriers and loss of sales, English at the Market, working man's Spanish on the farm. Includes another visit with Bob and Shane Milberger and the Aguilar family, their Mexican migrant laborers, free rent for them but very poor housing conditions in a shed, etc. Bob Milberger told of situation before 1985 immigration act, abundant laborers but mistreatment of them. During 1987 harvest so few laborers, lost jalapeno crop. Also visit to Burrell's Seed Store, round zucchini vs. native calabacita. Also an interview with Betty Mull, manager of four farmers' markets in Colorado S;prings, market rules, her authority, realistic views, understanding of the farmers and buyers, views on taxes, giving out samples of products, out of state products, etc.
Dates
- July 1995
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (1.2 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