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Ruben Cobos, recorder, July 6, 1964

 Item — Box: 13, CD: Lect 32

Scope and Contents

Presentation on Elementos Constituyentes de la civilizacion espanola (in Spanish, seems like a continuation of the previous program, poor to fair recording, at first you can barely hear him, later it is a little bit better, Cobos is talking about the Spanish traditions of New Mexico, brought into and maintained in the Hispanic families and communities of New Mexico, some from Spain, some from Mexico, some developed locally, examples, one is the mariachis, songs, role of the Catholic Church and religion in New Mexico traditions, words, terms, music, rituals, culture, examples of dia de los santos, San Isidro, alabazasas, alabados, agricultural traditions, the ancient Spanish language of New Mexico, traditions of baptism and marriage, death, burial, superstition, faith, etc.).

Dates

  • July 6, 1964

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
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451