Criticism of Foster’s Book, Joseph Foster, April 9, 1942
Item — Box: 1, CD: 1
Scope and Contents
Performer: Greg Vigil
Gregorio Vigil, from St. Thomas Seminary, Denver, Co, talking to an Hispanic American book study club meeting in New Mexico. Vigil was commenting on the novel, In the Night I Sing, reported to be a true portrayal of Hispanic and Indian life in the Taos Valley, written by Joseph O’Kane Foster in 1942. Foster was from Chicago and in the 1920s had lived in Taos, thereby getting the idea for the book. Vigil was telling the book club members (Hispanics) how angry and critical he was of Foster’s biased and misinformed view of the New Mexicans. Vigil proceeded to praise them for what good people they really were.
Gregorio Vigil, from St. Thomas Seminary, Denver, Co, talking to an Hispanic American book study club meeting in New Mexico. Vigil was commenting on the novel, In the Night I Sing, reported to be a true portrayal of Hispanic and Indian life in the Taos Valley, written by Joseph O’Kane Foster in 1942. Foster was from Chicago and in the 1920s had lived in Taos, thereby getting the idea for the book. Vigil was telling the book club members (Hispanics) how angry and critical he was of Foster’s biased and misinformed view of the New Mexicans. Vigil proceeded to praise them for what good people they really were.
Dates
- April 9, 1942
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 box (.1 cu. ft.)
Creator
- From the Collection: Ellis, Florence Hawley (Person)
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