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Alamo Navajo Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: MSS-563-BC
Scope and Content
The Alamo Navajo Oral History Project collection consists of 23 interviews on 26 CDs with related photographs. The interviews were conducted between 1977 and 1984 with people from the Alamo Navajo Reservation in southwestern New Mexico. The interviewees include: Louise Abeyta, Narciso Abeyta, John Anderson Pino, Denny Y. Apachito, Julian Apachito, Martiano Apachito, Billy Apachito, Hattie Apachito, Helen Apachito, Ida Apachito, Bessie Field Baca, John M. Baca. Thomas Ganadonegro, John Guerro,...
Dates:
1977-1984
Alfonso Sanchez papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-803-BC
Abstract
Alfonso Sanchez was the District Attorney for Rio Arriba County during the land struggle of Reies Lopez Tijerina and the Alianza Federal de las Mercedes. The collection consists of biographical materials pertaining to Alfonso Sanchez, as well as materials pertaining to the Tierra Amarillo land grant and Reies Lopez Tijerina.
Dates:
1856-2004; Majority of material found within 1955-1970
Barelas Community Project Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-315-BC
Scope and Content
This collection consists of the research materials, collected data, publications and reports used and generated in conjunction with the Barelas Community Project. Video and audio taped interviews, questionnaires, sociometric surveys, and information secured from informants are included in the collection. Box 1 contains most of the printed data and research, including the project proposal, surveys, and reports. A copy of Los Bareleños de Albuquerque,...
Dates:
1877-1985; Majority of material found in 1973-1974
Charlemaud Curtis Collection of Southwestern Music, Interviews and Programs
Collection
Identifier: MSS-847-BC
Abstract
The Curtis collection contains a wide variety of recordings including music, programs and interviews. They range from Navajo, Pueblo, Keresan, Laguna and Mescalero Apache and songs and dances, Spanish alabados, Christmas plays, and wedding dances and popular music, to Anglo American fiddle and cowboy tunes and African American gospel music. Also included are some songs from the Cheyenne and Plains Indians, the Tarahumara of Chihuahua, the Indians of Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Peru, and a...
Dates:
1960-1987
Consuelo Luz Entrega Recording
Collection
Identifier: MU-24
Abstract
The collection consists of one recording of the special Hispanic wedding entrega song composed and sung in Spanish and English by Consuelo Luz for the Southwest Hispanic Arts Curriculum Symposium at the University of New Mexico in 1994. Included also are the meaning of an entriega and the lyrics of this song.
Dates:
1994
East Mountain Historical Society Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: MSS-597-BC
Scope and Content
The East Mountain Oral History Project collection consists of interviews conducted by Joyce Mendel with the following residents: Jose Candelaria, Bob Cooper, Adilia Garcia, Leandro Garcia, Barbara Herrera, Tom Herrera, Bill Loudon, Andres Mora, Antonia Mora, Dorela Perea, David Salazar, Jacquelyn Schaefer, M. Zanettie and Vicki Scoresone. The interviews are in a combination of English and Spanish languages. The collection also includes a tape of reminiscences from Alejandro Herrera, recorded in...
Dates:
1908-2001 (bulk, 1989-1996)
Enrique Lamadrid Collection of Folk Songs, Oral Histories and Photographic Projects
Collection
Identifier: MSS-840-BC
Abstract
The collection features sound recordings and background information on Juan B. Rael, interviews and photos from the 1995 Farmers’ Markets Project in Colorado Springs, and folk music recordings (corridos, inditas, alabados and other traditional songs) and photographs with Native Americans and Hispanics of New Mexico, Cajuns in Texas, and Mexicans on the U.S. Mexican border. Topics covered range from life along the Rio Grande, the Penitentes, Matachines, the blessing of the acequias, tributes to...
Dates:
1930-2011
Frank V. Mares and Bruna Valencia Mares “No Hay Cosa Como La Madre” recording and associated material
Collection
Identifier: MSS-846-SC
Abstract
The collection contains a Spanish mariachi song, “No Hay Cosa Como La Madre” composed by Frank and Bruna Mares for Frank’s mother.
Dates:
1985-1989
Interhemispheric Resource Center Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-877-BC
Abstract
The collection contains the publications, administrative records, and research materials of the Interhemispheric Resource Center, a progressive think tank that published on US foreign policy, Latin America, and US-Mexico border issues.
Dates:
1966-2008
John Donald Robb Field Recordings
Collection
Identifier: MU-7
Abstract
The John Donald Robb Field Recordings consist of Hispanic, Native American, and Anglo music recorded between 1942-1979 in different parts of New Mexico, the Southwest, Mexico, and Latin America. The collection contains Hispanic folk music such as the alabado, the pastore, the decima, and the corrido. Additionally, Native American chants and dances, as well as Anglo cowboy and frontier ballads are represented in the collection.
Dates:
1942-1979
John Donald Robb Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-497-BC
Scope and Content
The multi-faceted Robb Collection is arranged in six series: Personal and Professional Papers; Folk Music; Compositions of John Donald Robb; Oversize; Sarah Robb Addition, Robb Diaries, and Ellen Robb Addition. The Personal and Professional Papers relate to Robb's work as an educator, author, lecturer, and composer. The series includes the following subseries: Biographical Materials; UNM Teaching Materials; Writings; Lectures; Composition Materials; Miscellaneous Concerts and...
Dates:
1915-1989
Juan S. Lucero and Lora L. Chavez Collection of New Mexico Hispanic Religious and Traditional Songs
Collection
Identifier: MU-2
Abstract
This is a collection of songs composed by Juan Sebedeo Lucero, along with a few other traditional New Mexico songs, sung by Lucero and family members. Included are alabanzas or songs of praise, corridos, romances, rancheros and samples of a few other song types such as an indita, polka and a waltz.
Dates:
1950-2008
Ken Keppeler and Jeanie McLerie collection of Northern New Mexico Hispanic music
Collection
Identifier: MSS-838-BC
Abstract
This collection consists primarily of recordings of traditional Hispanic folk music performed by musicians in Santa Fe, Chama, Tierra Amarilla, and Bernal, New Mexico. Included are a few ragtime, country, Mexican tunes, and other favorites.
Dates:
1980-1985
Mariachi Spectacular Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-521-BC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of advertisements and articles promoting the Mariachi Spectacular; programs, schedules and correspondence; performers biographies; and photographs of events, including broadcast videotapes. Texts of songs and full and partial scores of music performed are also a part of the collection. Audio and video tapes were added to the collection in August 2008. These tapes contain oral interviews with Miguel D. Martinez, Esteban Hernandez, Jesús Rodriguez de Hijar, Nicolás...
Dates:
1984-1996
Native and Spanish Folklore Music
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1071-BC
Scope and Content
15 vinyl records with speeds of either 45 rpm or 33 1/3 rpm. Recordings have been digitized. Six records have a record cover.
Dates:
1960s
Patricia D'Andrea Rio Grande, Rio Bravo Project Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-855-BC
Abstract
This collection contains oral histories, slides and research materials relating to the Rio Grande, Rio Bravo project conducted by Patricia D'Andrea in 1988. The research materials include information about the river, places along the river from the headwaters in Southern Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico, environmental issues and border/immigration issues.
Dates:
1912-2007; Majority of material found in 1988-2000
Peter White Collection of New Mexico Fiddle Music
Collection
Identifier: MSS-848-BC
Abstract
This collection contains recordings of New Mexican fiddlers performing in their homes and at state fiddle contests, and a live KUNM folk music show. Included are discussions of the evolution of American folk songs, bowing techniques, history of the performers, etc. Represented are old style New Mexico, Texas, and Appalachian fiddle tunes, Anglo-American and Celtic folk songs.
Dates:
1977-1980
Reies Tijerina Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-654-BC
Abstract
The collection contains the papers of New Mexico land grant activist Reies Lopez Tijerina, best known for founding the Alianza Federal de Mercedes. The group organized heirs seeking to regain Spanish and Mexican land grants protected under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, an important component of the Chicano Movement.
Dates:
1888-2003; Majority of material found within 1963-1978
Roberto Martinez Collection of New Mexican and Mexican Music (See notes for more song title information)
Collection
Identifier: MU-3
Abstract
Collection contains commercial recordings, dating 1979 to 1994, of popular New Mexican and Mexican music performed by Roberto Martinez, his son, Lorenzo, daughter, Debbie, the music group, Los Reyes de Albuquerque, and other Martinez family members.
Dates:
1979-1994
Steven Schiff Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-816-BC
Abstract
Steve Schiff was the US Representative from the First Congressional District of New Mexico from 1989-1998. A member of the Republican Party, he worked to toughen criminal penalties, supported the interests of capital, and advocated for public investment in New Mexico's national laboratories and military installations. The collection consists of legislation, memoranda, correspondence, press clippings, and audio and video derived from the work of Schiff's congressional office.
Dates:
1977-1998; Majority of material found within 1989-1998
Tomas Atencio Papers and Academia de la Nueva Raza / Rio Grande Institute Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-827-BC
Abstract
The collection contains administrative documents, correspondence, photographs, audio recordings, articles and research files of La Academia de la Nueva Raza, and the Rio Grande Institute, organizations dedicated to political, social, and cultural change. It also contains the files of Tomas Atencio related to his personal research and work on his many projects.
Dates:
1923-2013; Majority of material found in 1965-1999
University of New Mexico. Oral History Projects and Video Recordings Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-821-BC
Abstract
This is a collection of oral history projects done in conjunction with the University of New Mexico. Project themes include community/local/family history, politics/government, veterans, labor, education, and events.
Dates:
1984-2006; Majority of material found within 1995-1998
Virginia Ebinger Collection of Spanish Folk Music
Collection
Identifier: MU-23
Abstract
The collection contains a variety of street field recordings made in Spain, England, Mexico and New Mexico. Included are Gypsy dances in Granada; Easter Holy Week activities in Oaxaca, London and Torremolinos, Spain; Christmas La Posada programs in Santa Fe and Santa Cruz, New Mexico; and other examples of Spanish folk music.
Dates:
1990-1993
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