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Joshua Thomas Frank-Cardenas - #22 Project Files

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: Project Files

Scope and Contents

From the Series: Abstract: 6/7/2013, 6/13/14, 6/27/14. In tape 1 of Interview 1, Frank traces his family history and his childhood. He elaborates on his struggles in education and his exploration into other fields of study. In tape 2 of Interview 1, he describes the role of culture and family and how to get younger generations to think about who they are and how that is foundational to education. In tape 1 of Interview 2 Frank raises the challenges and limits of current educational initiatives and describes alternative ways of thinking about education and reformatting what its goals and focus should be. In tape 2 of interview 2 Frank discusses capitalism and knowledge production. He describes his thoughts on ceremony as it relates and expresses itself through research. In the final section of interview 2, (tape 3 of 3) Frank elaborates of research methods to explore ideas of dream work, research and critique. In interview 3 tape 1, Frank talks about UCLA, and his global education. He focuses on specific programs and mentors who helped him over the years. In Interview 3 tape 2, Frank discusses the role of relationships and connections in academia. He also shares hi thoughts and involvement in student’s organizations. In interview 3 tape 3, Frank concludes with discussing his own research and interventions.

Dates

  • 2012-2015

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)

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