Transcription of interview (See CD 2 B in Box 5). Tape 2 B, Side 2. , 8/31/2008
File — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: Box 1, Folder: 8
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
- From the Collection: Caplan, Ramona (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
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