Trujillo, Vidal de Jesus / and other unknown speakers

Authors

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Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

1972

Comments

Born c. 1885. Recites lyrics of biographical corrido "Vidal de Jesus Trujillo", life history, sings other traditional corridos. An unknown male speaker continues the discussion about social norms/issues, the 1935's generation became dependent on government aid. Environmental changes influenced on the migration to big cities, his views of politics, the demagogic discourse of politicians, and socio-economic oppression. Young generation should stay and work the land instead of migrating to other states or bigger cities and should not forget to speak their first language, Spanish (some overlaps and code switching between Spanish and English). Last segment is a conversation with another younger male about his Spanish language skills and his writing a report on Juan de Oñate and how the foundation of the first capital city was in San Juan.

Recommended Citation

Interview of Vidal de Jesús Trujillo, 1972, Alejandro López Papers (MSS 943), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico