Sound recordings
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 71 Collections and/or Records:
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
LaDonna Harris Papers and Americans for Indian Opportunity Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-862-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of documents from LaDonna Harris' life as an activist and from AIO's four decades of operation as a non-profit organization involved in advocacy and development projects related to the needs and rights of Native Americans.
Dates:
1953-2010; Majority of material found within 1970-2000
Lois Rudnick Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1088-BC
Abstract
The collection illuminates Lois Rudnick’s career as an academic and as a researcher/writer. Her research focuses included Mabel Dodge Luhan and the Taos (NM) arts scene.
Dates:
1949-2020; Majority of material found in 1977-2018
Louise Lamphere Anthropological Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSS-947-BC
Abstract
The collection contains administrative documents, correspondence, photographs, audio recordings, oral histories, articles and research files of Louise Lamphere, a professor emerita of the University of New Mexico. She is known for her founding role in feminist anthropology.
Dates:
1960-2008; Majority of material found in 1980-2004
Alejandro López Papers and Ethnographic Interviews, 1971-2021
Collection
Identifier: MSS-943-BC
Abstract
This collection contains papers and interviews created and collected by Alejandro López from the 1970s to 2021. The papers relate to education, resolana, and service-learning programs, while the ethnographic interviews focus on elders from Chimayo, Truchas, and other Nuevomexicano communities.
Dates:
1971 - 2021
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
Marilyn Stutt Albuquerque Singles Scene papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-869-BC
Abstract
This collection contains Marilyn Stutt’s papers related to her work on Albuquerque Singles Scene magazine (1979-1988), later renamed On the Scene (1988-1999). Materials include a history of the magazine, Stutt’s autobiography, her research on the growing number of singles in America, letters to the editor, newspaper clippings and some photographs
Dates:
1947-2011; Majority of material found within 1979-1999
Mary Louise Perrine Recordings of Navajo Chants, Songs, and Prayers
Collection
Identifier: MU-9
Abstract
This collection contains three CDs with Navajo children and adults performing social songs.
Dates:
1959-1964
Nancy C. Wood Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-888-BC
Abstract
This collection primarily contains writings, research, and correspondence, spanning Nancy Wood’s fifty year career as a professional writer.
Dates:
1954-2011
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
New Mexico-Colorado Spanish survey records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-890-BC
Abstract
The New Mexico-Colorado Spanish survey project is the first comprehensive, quantitative survey of New Mexican Spanish as spoken by resident native speakers. 358 interviews were conducted. Results were analyzed for geographic and demographic trends. The collection consists of audio interviews, data set, maps, interview logs, articles and publications.
Dates:
circa 1909-2006; Majority of material found within 1991-1995
New Mexico Composers' Archive
Collection
Identifier: MSS-904-BC
Abstract
This collection consists primarily of music manuscripts, but also contains sound recordings, correspondence, papers, programs, and photographs from composers from New Mexico or with important ties to New Mexico.
Dates:
1914-2014
New Mexico Indian Education Association Records
Collection
Identifier: IAIA-MS013
Abstract
MS013 consists of materials originating from the New Mexico Indian Education Association's administrative and publication activities.
Dates:
1981-2009; Majority of material found in 1990-1995
New Mexico Solar Energy Association Records
Collection
Identifier: MSS-512-BC
Abstract
This collection contains the New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA) records. The material is related to the administrative issues and activities of the organization, including publications, information on solar technologies and sustainability, education, research papers and photographs.
Dates:
1956-2002 (bulk 1974-1983)
Nina Galen Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-460-BC
Scope and Content
Nina Galen's Papers relate to her literary career. The initial collection is arranged in two series. Series l consists of her published works: five novels published between l967 and l982, the related manuscript materials, correspondence and book reviews; and magazine articles. Series 2 is comprised of unpublished materials and includes childhood prose and poetry, poetry written while Ms. Galen lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an unpublished novel, and manuscript materials and correspondence...
Dates:
1963-
Oral history interview with John Gaw Meem, Will Shuster, and Karl Larsson
Collection
Identifier: MSS-810-SC
Abstract
John Gaw Meem, Will Shuster, and Karl Larsson discuss Santa Fe and the development of Santa Fe's art colony, as well as the Depression, Los Alamos/World War II, art and artists in general, homogenization and globalization particularly regarding art and architecture.
Dates:
1965 August 27
Oral history interview with Richard Wetherill II
Collection
Identifier: MSS-817-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of an audio interview with Richard Wetherill II, conducted by Richard Sandlin in December 1977. The interview gives insight into the Wetherill family, relationships with the Navajo, and life in the Southwest during the early-mid 20th century.
Dates:
1977 December 1-4
Oral History Interviews of the Abo Canyon Oral History Project for the BNSF Railroad
Collection
Identifier: MSS-952-BC
Abstract
Parametrix conducted the cultural resource survey and mitigation of adverse effects for the BNSF's Second Track Project, near Belen, NM as a major component of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance process. Shawn Kelley, a cultural anthropologist and ethnographer interviewed scores of individuals, recording their oral histories related to the railroad, Abo Canyon, and the surrounding area.
Dates:
2007-2009; Majority of material found within 2008
Oral History Interviews of the Architectural Heritage of New Mexico Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: MSS-938-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of oral history interviews with 12 New Mexico architects. The project was authored by Cecilia Portal in collaboration with the NM Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Albuquerque Chapter of AIA. Funding support was provided by the New Mexico Humanities Council.
Dates:
2002-2005
Oral history interviews of the Lama Foundation Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: MSS-860-BC
Abstract
Ammi Kohn, former resident of the Lama Foundation, a spiritual community in San Cristobal, New Mexico, conducted and transcribed oral histories of the Lama Foundation and created the Lama Foundation Oral History Project. The oral histories begin with the earliest conceptions of Lama, before land was purchased, to interviews with residents in the present community. Some interviews were collected by Linda Hansen to support her M.A. thesis research about the Foundation.
Dates:
1970-2009; Majority of material found within 2005-2009
Oral History Interviews of the New Mexico Department of Transportation Oral History Mitigation Projects
Collection
Identifier: MSS-953-BC
Abstract
The collection consists of oral history interviews conducted by Shawn Kelley for Paramatrix, under contract with the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The interviews were designed to mitigate adverse effects of various projects, including US 82 (Riley Homestead) Data Recovery Project (Eddy County, NM) and Cambray Bridge Replacement Mitigation Project (Luna County, NM).
Dates:
2011
Oral History Interviews with Frank Waters
Collection
Identifier: MSS-613-BC
Scope and Content
The Frank Waters oral history interviews consist of one master set of thirty-nine (39) professional quality Beta videotapes. The contents of the original tapes are recorded on two sets of thirteen (13) videocassettes for patron use. The set of videocassettes labeled, "Window burn from Beta, camera originals," can be used for editing. Additionally, there are two sets of seven (7) audio cassette tapes of the interviews (one set for patron use), a transcript log, plus a summary log of the contents...
Dates:
1989, September 14-17