Martinez, Eleuterio (Tierra Amarillo, NM) part 4 of 5

Authors

1140 1. 025.4

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

4-28-1977

Comments

Continued segment on the previous recording [part 3]. His father studied with the Hermanos in el Colegio de Santa Fe. Piano music played interwoven with conversation; Vals [Waltz] and discussion on the piece he played and continued to play. Eleuterio Martinez was born in 1901 in La Plaza de Los Brazos. Family Genealogy: descent from the Bacas from San Luis, CO., the Gallegos, Martinez, Sanchez, y Abeita. He thinks his ancestors on his father's side came from Abiquiu to Santa Fe. His family ancestors fought with the Indians for the land. Los indos hirieron y mataron a una tía. Father born in Abiquiu, Story about  local people, ranch Mare, land holdings and disputes for un-fenced lands. La capilla de Ratón, and other stories about land and water disputes.

Recommended Citation

Anselmo Arellano collection (MSS 1140), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico