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???, May 2004

 File — Box: 5, DVD: 3

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This initial part of Demetria Martínez' collection is composed primarily of news clippings documenting her involvement with the Sanctuary Movement in New Mexico. There is some biographical material, as well as articles written by Ms. Martínez, and a folder with news clippings and reviews relating to her publications Mother Tongue and Three Times a Woman.

Material added to collection December 2023 containing recorded interviews of Luis S. Martínez (Demetria's grandfather) and Teodoro Martínez (Demetria's father) along with music recordings collected and edited by Dr. Enrique Lamadrid.

A significant addition to the collection was processed in January 2025. This material includes:

  • Biographical/background information
  • Correspondence
  • Documentation/publicity for readings and events
  • Writings (including prose, poetry, and writer's notebooks
  • Audio/video materials (largely recordings of astro therapy sessions and also interview conducted by Martinez with Leonard Peltier)
  • Dates

    • Creation: May 2004

    Creator

    Language of Materials

    From the Collection:

    English, Spanish

    Access Restrictions

    The collection is open for research.

    Extent

    From the Collection: 5 boxes : (4.3 cu. ft.), plus 1 oversize folder

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    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