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Rosa Fernandez Mines, Ruben Cobos, recorders, 1974, 1975

 File — Box: 3, CD: 237

Scope and Contents

Mines, 1975: Anonymous, female, Taos, NM. (Fair recording). (Cobos notes in folder). Entriega de novios (wedding song, marriage, after forming world, God created man, woman from rib of Adam in shadow of a laurel. This morning four flowers left church, padrino, padrina, godparents and the prince and princess, bride and groom. Priest asks them if they want to marry, they say yes, bishop asks them to hold hands like Joseph and Mary. Significance of elements of marriage, ring is patent, the crown a symbol of faith, the bouquet is staff flower of St. Joseph. She is dressed white like a dove, crowned virgin, angel in heaven, they to be like Joseph and Mary. Godparents are grains of gold. Message to desposados, newlyweds make promises, divine tribute, never abandon, are responsible, no longer with parents, just husband and wife. Obligation of godparents, give their blessing).

Anonymous, male, Taos. Entriega de novios (song with guitar accompaniment, variation of previous song, significance of elements of ceremony, candles, crown, the pastoral ring, priest explains to them requirements of marriage, be responsible, do not cheat, no longer parents, just husband and wife, they say goodbye to parents. Obligation of the godparents to deliver them, give their blessing, wash their hands, . blessing of God and Virgin Mary to the newlyweds).

Cobos, 1974: Rosie Maestas, b. 1949, Las Vegas, NM. (Fair recording). Entriega de novios (song with accordion accompaniment, variation of the previous song, marriage is not for a moment, but for an eternity. Goodbye to the dad of my life and the mom of my heart, I am going with my husband, give me your blessing. In the holy water the godparents wash their hands. Do not abandon your partner. (See Cobos notes in folder for words to entriega by Rosie).

Dates

  • 1974, 1975

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English, Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 boxes (12.25 cu. ft.)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
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