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Bernard Rodey by Mrs. Winifred Reiter; Mrs. Reiter is Rodey's granddaughter; B. Rodey, born in Ireland, sponsored the bill that established the University of New Mexico. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, May 13,1964

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Dates: May 13,1964
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Public Schools in Albuquerque by Dr. E.R. Harrington; 1891- Albuquerque public schools at this time 1912 that it was it necessary to get math up through trig and three years of science to large universities, but Albuquerque had been offering it since at least 1891. About 1880 the Albuquerque Indian School was founding. One year later the Menaul School was founded. 1879 Albuquerque Academy and St. Vincent's Academy- all these and Albuquerque Public Schools were all functioning. 1891 first public school; Albuquerque was first accredited in 1916; it was the 1st in five Western states to be accredited by the North Central Association. You should have advanced placement courses where you can go directly from high school into college and bypass preliminary courses required. By 1916, it was possible for a graduate to start in the second year by the time of college. Many firsts in education - first archeology class with Mrs. Sarah Goddard offered in secondary school. In 1930 started underground for science and mathematics when the rest of country thought that these studies were "washed up"- Albuquerque High School sent science shows to elementary schools to drum up the interest they need. Dawn Patrol- 20 students and day 5 days a week for 32 years- only 3 of these people didn't graduate from college because they died in WWII. Astronomy program at Alb. High School- only secondary school group in the US who are hooked up to tracking satellites for the US Government. Writing program for advanced biology groups at Sandia High School. Every school in APS people of note. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, June 15, 1964

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Dates: June 15, 1964
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Public Schools in Albuquerque (cont.) by Dr. E.R. Harrington; Continuation of Tape 1 (see above) Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, June 15, 1964

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Dates: June 15, 1964
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Albuquerque Libraries by Mrs. Elsa Thompson; During WWII, there were many changes; Mrs. Blakey made sure to get publicity for Library in the paper and on the radio to get things like scissors. Secure first children's library in the state of New Mexico- secured $600 funding to buy children's' books. January 1946- 62,000 population. Mrs. Lilian Vance, Florence Comstock, Elizabeth Smith, Louise Carmel, EJ King 1945-1946 budget was $17,500. 50,000 bonds; used money to expand the library in April 1946 (added on to children's room, built a garage, staff room, work room, office, full basement) the floor space was 3x larger than before, new furniture and pueblo architecture was maintained; Oct. 1947 Bookmobile from the Pilot Club of Albuquerque- raised 5,000 dollars- served Bernalillo country 8 schools- motion picture projector and screen the year after. Book stock 40,600 with 17,000 registered borrowers; 1948 given the Ernie Pile home by his relatives and used as first branch library in the state of New Mexico; Altrusa Club furnished the Ernie Pile house (carpet, chairs, tables) and each year they ask if things need to be replaced (have had to reupholster chairs since then); Jan 1949 Mr. Tingley decided to change the name of the library to The Reynold's Public Library (Albuquerque Public Library was established the name)- it was not ever changed. 1951 another bond was voted to build another addition- the office, sw room, bookmobile office, and Lt. Colonel Sambotts, Jr. Dec. 1956 a new bookmobile. 1957 Prospect Park branch on unimproved park Menaul and Wyoming (361,851 book circulation). Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, November 12, 1964

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Dates: November 12, 1964
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Christmas in New Mexico by Roland Dickey ; 30 Events: Taos Pueblo Eve of Day of Our Lady Guadalupe (Book of Revelation- similar) *Dec. 12 Guadalupe Day *Jan 6th, Three Kings *Winter Solstice- ceremonies (also Summer Solstice) *Dec. 12th Jemez and Taos Pueblo matachines. Mesilla Spanish plays- Pastores (shepherds) various gifts, shepherds starves. Sna Niguel and Lucifer. Salinas Monuments . Christmas day dances at the pueblos: Deer Buffalos, Eagle Corn Dances. Acoma, Laguna, Isleta, Christmas Eve dances. Santo Domingo, Don Filipe`, Taos. Mesa de Gallo Christmas Eve. Lon Reyes Magn- 3 Kings. Luminarias. Frankensince resin for E. African tree- fragrance. Fresca The Golden Bough- mistletoe. Sr. James George Frasier- 12 Volumes "Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion". Holly thought to be related to the Sun, symbol of protection. Juniper mistletoe- seeds distributed by birds, the seeds also stick to trees. Birdline out of mistletoe- device used by using sticky gum on tree branches and birds would get stuck. Mistletoe is used to help find treasure- protects fire and witches. Mistletoe will protect against and put out fire. Yule clog- block of wood which was used to start the Christmas fire (now Yule log). Perpetual fire was tended so people could have access to it rather than remake it over and and over- endless ceremonies. New traditions every year, but the same feelings that humans have had for thousands of years remain the same. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, December 10, 1964

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Dates: December 10, 1964
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

The Ilfeld Family- Merchants of New Mexico by Mrs. Leonard Hartman; Granddaughter of Louis Ilfeld. Connections also to Staab family in Santa Fe. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, January 14, 1965

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Dates: January 14, 1965
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Landmarks in the Albuquerque Area pts. 1 & 2 by E.A. Perkins; Types of housing (early) Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, September 9, 1965

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Dates: September 9, 1965
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

The Albuquerque Little Theater by Kathryn Kennedy O'Conner; Albuquerque Little Theater started in 1931. Kathryn came to Albuquerque as a health seeker. 1927 Kimo Theater built. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, October 14, 1965

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Dates: October 14, 1965
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

The Role of Oral Tradition in the Life and Times of Thomas Benton Catron by Dr. Victor Westphall; Many "legend on Thomas Benton Catron- myth says Westphall, whose objective is analysis of the facts. There was an office fire and much destroyed. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, November 11, 1965

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Dates: November 11, 1965
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

The Navajo Calendar by Leroy Condie; 1962 printed calendar, tied to the moon- Thunder Moon, etc. (There's also a Plains calendar) Albuquerque Historical Society;; MP3 Converted, February 2, 1966

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Dates: February 2, 1966
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Adobe Architecture by Dr. Bainbridge Bunting; Dr. Bainbridge Bunting is an architectural historian; Taos Pueblos- 1400s Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, May 15, 1966

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Dates: May 15, 1966
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

The Art Movement in Albuquerque by Mrs. Dorothea Whitecraft; Early art classes at UNM (1927ish) Zimmerman, UNM Pres. 1929 The Art League was formed. Early 30sTaos school started. Harwood property, DH Lawrence property Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted; Audio very faint at beginning of track, September 15, 1966

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Dates: September 15, 1966
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Historical Costumes and Dress of Spanish Colonial New Mexico by Miss Carmen Espinosa ; Spanish Colonial New Mexico noted, recording of special occasion always noted (what people wore). Bringing goals to Santa Fe, c. 1821 includes Spanish terms for clothing items. Origin of fabrics, filigree. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, October 20, 1966

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Dates: October 20, 1966
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Southwest Indian Ceremonies; The Winter Tales: Indian myths of the Southwest by Don Roberts; Roberts is a UNM Fine Arts Librarian; Third meeting of season. Roberts started his studies of Indigenous music and ceremonies for grad school. "people in our 'strata' of society' tend to look down on the Indian and think him inferior". There are 18 different pueblos in New Mexico, and they each have a different language, distinct dances form secular to sacred: corn, borrowed, lullaby, mask, etc. Southwest pueblos might be the most complex music-wise because of European influence since centuries of colonization. Masked ceremonies are done in connection to outside ceremonies. There is evidence that pueblo music/dances haven't changed in at the very least a few decades (from time of recording), but very likely haven't changed much for centuries. Roberts thinks it unwise for Indigenous tribes to "throw out" tradition including old dances (wants them to remain the same, ever-unchanging). Roberts plays a recording of a Zuni rain dance song (does not claim whether he had permission by Zuni members to play or not). Uses terms coined by other anthropologists (not terms used by Indigenous tribe/clan members). Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, November 10, 1966

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Dates: November 10, 1966
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Christmas Customs at Pena Blanca by Mauro Montoya; Home-printed Christmas cards for a little over a decade- national contests. Collection of Christmas post cards- New Mexico was very far away, but New Mexicans still got the cards. "Holidays" was a conglomeration of Thanksgiving and onwards through New Year's. 12th of December is the day of Lady of Guadalupe- for weeks people prepared for this fiesta by going for Christmas trees: you used the trees of the day of Lady of Guadalupe, as well as Christmas. Dec. 11 was a precession for 300 yards and then came back around to the church. Pitch- pine wood that burns fast, and would make luminarias out of it and place every few yards along precession march. It was very invigorating for participants- everyone wants to take part in full. Older men would tie the feet of younger men up and they would have to untie themselves- first one would run to their favorite tree, and that's how they would get their family tree. Las Posadas, an occasion where people would reenact the journey of Biblical Mary and Joseph trying to find lodging; nine day affair. Certain families would have an open house- each family would open their home each day, so 9 different families. Participants would come to each house and ask for lodging but would be refused each day until the last day. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, December 8, 1966

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Dates: December 8, 1966
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

The Past of Ft. Union by Homer F. Hastings; Hastings is Supt. Of Ft. Union National Monument; Hastings' talk was presented as slides- these slides included pictures of early Ft Union compared with how it looked at the time of this recording; located on Santa Fe Trail near the two junctions of the Santa Fe Trail; Santa Fe Trail credit for being "pioneer" 1821-22 and became main supply trail for New Mexico. Ft. Union "The Fort that's won the West". Established in newly statehood New Mexico. 1821 Captain William (?) crossed the Missouri River and is credited for starting the trail. HW 56 follows the Santa Fe Trail. During 1860s, Fr. Lawrence guarded the trail, but now is there for cattle ranching and a museum commemorating that time. Simone Cutoff or Dry route- Freight trains took this trail that was more hazardous- cuts through Oklahoma and passes dear Clayton, New Mexico and eventually meets with Ft. Union. Ft. Union was established in 1851 when the Santa Fe Trail was 30 years old. NM had only been a territory for 4 years. The buildings were designed to shelter 600 men- made w sun dried adobe bricks, flagstone walk. There was a cell block built, which served as the first territorial prison. First heated by fireplaces- replaced by wood burning stoves. The few remaining chimneys have been reinforced and stabilized for posterity. Had communication w outside world- 1865 there was a telegraph line built from the east through Ft. Union all the way to Santa Fe. 1870, water pipes were finally installed. Had a hospital that fit 36 beds- civilians could use who were traveling through and needed medical help. 1891 abandonment of Ft. Union- all materials were removed. The land was owned by the Union Land and Grazing Company. 1954 they donated 720 acres for a National Monument, and clean-up took place starting 1956- some parts removed, some reinforced. Now an outdoor public museum (at time of recording). Forts, including Ft. Union, in New Mexico were used by Confederates during Civil War. Museum exhibits made to display military life. Beer bottles, horse shoes, children's' toys, jail-cell doors, and other items were recovered while cleaning up the site in the 1950s. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, March 9, 1967

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Dates: March 9, 1967
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

New Mexico Land Grants by Gilberto Espinosa ; Intro re: membership, beginnings of Albuquerque Historical Society, Old Town- 1947-1953 New organization. Gilberto Espinosa- Historian, author, translator, in Albuquerque Historical Society Board of Directors. Spanish land grants- 1598-1823 the Spanish King granted land, Mexican land grants. The "ownership" then to the Mexican government . Earlier, land grants were given to "favorites" or as a reward- not necessarily to home owners. Encomienda system- all feudal system. Near Indian pueblos so those populations could work for the Spanish settler. Private land grants, original Alameda land grant, community/town land grants. Community Land Grants: a group would file a petition w the Alcalde (like the Justice of Peace)- King delegates his authority to the Viceroy, then the governor, then to the Alcalde, and land belonged to the Crown. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, May 18, 1967

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Dates: May 18, 1967
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

History of Albuquerque by Gilberto Espinosa, James Toulouse, Walter Bombrook ; A panel discussion; 700 Bells- Anio Broadway, Edith Walter, Henry Mona. 1st Central- saloon, Copper and 3rd St. "White Elephant Saloon". 1887 family arrived- Alb. Foundry (Bombrook); City on two sides of an area- city took it in- "Roswell Ordinance" the "sin" part of the program. Central and 2nd str. - ANB building, old buildings, new sandstone. There was farming and orchards- in 1930 there was a drought and the water table dropped and then there was no more orchards. Sheep raising- destroyed them by nibbling off and trampling roots. James Toulouse Sheriff Pat O'Grady- Where Easter day Street comes from- Boatwright none- Mayor- DKB Sellers candidate (lost) stage trips from Santa Fe to Albuquerque- one at top of La Bajida, one at Algadones. Juan Tabo- how named- "Tabo" short for Octaviano, a priest. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, September 21, 1967

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Dates: September 21, 1967
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Historical and Scenic Points of Interest Near Albuquerque by Ed Perkins; Zuni, Acoma, Coronado St. Monument, Kaw-wa, Bernalillo Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, October 19, 1967

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Dates: October 19, 1967
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

New Mexico Designer Craftsmen lectures on weaving, stitchery, metal working by New Mexico Fine Arts Commission; Made possible by New Mexico Art Commission; presented as slides. Wall hangings, pillows, blankets, piece of fabric to make clothing out of, rugs. How to sheer, sort, make ready, and dye fleece/wool in order to spin into yarn. Brief history of different natural dyes. Weaving instruction Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, April 1, 1968

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Dates: April 1, 1968
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

New Mexico Designer Craftsmen lectures on weaving, stitchery, metal working (cont.) by New Mexico Fine Arts Commission ; Josephine Diggs and Willkie Digs "Forms in Fibers"; stitchery and metal working instruction. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, April 1, 1968

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Dates: April 1, 1968
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Historic Value of State Parks of New Mexico by Phil Cooke; First meeting of the '68 season of Albuquerque's Historical Society. After New Mexico became apart of the United States union, 1846,. 1890s George Musgrave cowboy came out of Roswell, led by George Parker. Parker informed the wrestling gang that he and Musgrave were apart of. Bill Christian met up w Musgrave and Christian became known as Blackjack Christian. These two and three others formed a gang called the High Fives- SW section of New Mexico in 1895. Cole Estes, Loomis (marshal) killed Estes on train that they were robbing. Musgrave showed up on a ranch in Roswell where Parker was living after informing on his old gang, where Musgrave murdered Parker. 1897 Christian died in Clifton, Arizona during a raid. Newspapers took the name of Blackjack and gave it to another outlaw Thomas E. Ketchum who in 1901 in Clayton was hanged. After Christian died, the High Fives up to Grants Siding (just Grants now), and held up a train by unhitching engine and baggage car two miles up the track. Looted over 6 figures work of loot. Firemen tried to bring up the carts back up to rest of train but overshot, crashed it, and started a fire in Grants Siding station. 1897 Thanksgiving time, they took over Frontierist, Mexico- Mexican authorities caught them and put them in jail. Only 9000 dollars on them, so rest of the loot is somewhere on the trail from Grants to where they were caught in Mexico, and then disappeared. Musgrave went by Jesse Williams and/or Jeff Davis was able to disappear 1910 Musgrave was arrested and tried for the murder of parker, but was acquitted and Musgrave disappeared again. He went to South America- Argentina, and all over South America. He robbed trains, gambled, etc. and eventually married and settled down. 1947 died in Argentina a respected citizen. Roswell has Bottomless Lakes State Park- 5-6 lakes; one of these lakes was named after Jay C. Lee father of present city of Roswell. Ashton Upson first postmaster. Lee became established rancher in New Mexico- was aquantentces with Billy the Kid. Bottomless Lake was called because cowboys were curious- "how deep are these lakes?". Let rocks down with rope and couldn't find the bottom because of caves, caverns, etc. 190tf deep, now used to train scuba divers. Kit Carson Memorial State Park in Taos- encompass where he is buried- Padre Martinez, as well. Father of at least 14 children, political influence- first news press and printed Dawn of Liberty- printed first text books before when New Mexico was even a territory. Taos third oldest town in the country. 20 miles north of Demming called City of Rock state park- lava field rock formation, featured in several early movies. Another historical State Park in NM is Poncho Villa state park March 9th, 1916 small detachment of US army stationed at Columbus- Camp Furlong (?). During the night, the soldiers of Francisco Villa and attacked Columbus 147+ men killed, the citizens were hit and the town was burned. People from Demming came down to try to catch Poncho Villa. Wanted a shipment of Winchester rifles- people think that Poncho Villa was paid to do this by the US. President Wilson wanted to emerge from the European war as the "Prince of Peace". He had tried to call out the militia, and only two states responded; Wilson knew if he could federalize the militia he could to into France with a highly trained army. After Ponco Villa, militia was federalized and Wilson might have thought a good training would to be to track Poncho into Mexico and kill him. No matter where you go in New Mexico, you are walking on history- just have to dig to find it. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, September 19, 1968

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Dates: September 19, 1968
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Urban Renewal and Historic Preservation by Rex V. Allender; Third meeting of the 68-69 season of the Albuquerque Historical Society. Presented with slides of pictures depicting various urban renewal projects. Housing Act would attempt to make and provide better living conditions in urban areas in the US- over 1000 cites and 2000 projects of urban renewable at the time of this recording. Able to alter physical and social problems- urban renewal is just one of the many tools to help or better a given area of town. ABQ- urban renewal project- city commission- retains final authority to either go ahead or not with an urban renewal project. Kinds of things that can be done with urban renewal: renewal process addresses physical problems like streets, water lines, street lights, etc.; housing that is somewhat deteriorated that can be fixed up; housing that can be rescued- improvement of environment like paved streets or else land management that prevents proper development. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, November 21, 1968

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Dates: November 21, 1968
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Old Bottles by Mauro Montoya; ID'd as coming from a Spanish galleon bottle; ID'd as coming from St. Louis Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, March 20, 1969

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Dates: March 20, 1969
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

Programs of the "History Day" Talks for the Historical Society's first convention by ; The "History Day" was sponsored by Albuquerque Historical Society, and other historical societies were invited from other states. It was hoped to be a regular event; tape is almost inaudible, the volume of the speakers is too low. Albuquerque Historical Society; MP3 Converted, April 12, 1969

 Item — Box: 1
Dates: April 12, 1969
Found in: Albuquerque Bernalillo County Special Collections Library / MSS-0034, Historical Lectures Collection

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