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Transcription of interview (See CD 2 B in Box 5). Tape 2 B, Side 2. , 8/31/2008

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Scope and Contents

Notes from transcription, 26 pp. Lee and Ramona, Lee’s house, Laguna. Continuation of Lee still living at the Trading Post and taking photos. He talks about the Mike Todd plane crash, in the Zuni Mountains, his photo. Lee said he also took other photos of plane crashes, car accidents on Route, one of car with the horse on top, one on Dead Man’s Curve, Albuquerque, Route 66 crashes, gruesome, no seatbelts, no safety glass, so many crushes, Lee gave it up. Lee mentions his parents, previous wives, children, living in Palm Springs, and current wife Kathy, tracing her background, and son Leland. Lee and Ramona discuss tribal enrollment, blood quantum, government eligibility for benefits, trick, someday there will be no more Indians. Rumsey Tribe pays members well. Ramona asked Lee are you Indian in your head, he said he was one-quarter and was a member and served on tribal committees, but he said did not identify as Indian because his parents were not interested and did not participate in tribal activities

Dates

  • 8/31/2008

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 7 boxes (3.5 cu. ft., plus 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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
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Albuquerque NM 87131
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