(Martínez) Pacheco, Teófila

Authors

2 of 9

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

3-1972

Comments

Talking about her broken arm and her painful hand; the passing and mourning of her cousin [su prima hermana], and the good family relationships; the weather. Reflecting on aging, health decline, and eventual death of the elders in the family [La conejera se está acabando]. Recalling family members and relatives from her generation. 'Historias de como nacían los indios' stories about childbirth in Pueblo Quemado; 'Como eran los partos' childbirth and postpartum care in the Hispanic communities. Beekeeping, agricultural practices before industrialization of farming and ranching, adobe houses, lumbering, shepherding, food and cooking styles, family cook-outs and sleep-overs at grand parents'. 'Antes' todos trabajaban, el welfare del gobierno ha hechado a perder a la juventud pues se ha terminado con los buenos hábitos de trabajo, y buenas costumbres. Talking about the transportation in the past, trust in people and preparation of the dead before interment.

Recommended Citation

Interview of Téofila Pacheco de Martínez, 1972, Alejandro López Papers (MSS 943), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico